GFEP was created with the goal of integrating and strengthening field epidemiology training programs around the world. This international partnership aims to institutionalize Field Epidemiology programs, recognize technical competencies, and create career pathways for epidemiologists, as well as foster the exchange of best practices and the development of innovative solutions for public health.

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GFEP’s Theory of Change and Its Place in the Global Health Architecture

The Global Field Epidemiology Partnership (GFEP) is a global network of partners that enables its member institutions to engage, collaborate, and contribute in a coordinated way to address the many challenges faced by the field epidemiology community worldwide.

See GFEP’s Theory of Change and how it fits into the Global Health Architecture.

Check out the GFEP structure.

Mission

The GFEP brings together a network of national, regional, and global stakeholders, mobilizes technical and financial resources, and advocates for the expansion and integration of field epidemiology capacities into national health systems.

Vision 

All countries have robust field epidemiology capacities to protect the health of their populations and contribute to global health security.

History of GFEP

2018

Recognition of the need for broader engagement

This led to the creation of the concept of Field Epidemiology Enterprise, describing the collective effort of leaders, funders, implementing partners, government agencies, and other stakeholders in the global FETP enterprise.

 

Development of the FETP Roadmap

A roadmap was developed to address the challenges faced by FETPs worldwide, proposing the creation of a Senior Leadership Group (SLG) to bring diverse institutional stakeholders under one umbrella.

October 2023

Launch of GFEP at the WHO Hub in Berlin

The Global Field Epidemiology Partnership (GFEP) was launched, representing the next phase in the evolution of the FETP enterprise. WHO and the U.S. CDC co-chaired GFEP, with WHO and TEPHINET co-hosting the secretariat function.

October 2023 – February 2024

Provisional support team formed

April 2024

Strategic meeting of the interim support team, Geneva

A strategic meeting of the interim support team was held in Geneva.

July 2024

Strategic meeting of the interim support team, Geneva

Another strategic meeting of the interim support team was held in Geneva.

October 2024

GFEP side event at the World Health Summit, Berlin

A GFEP side event was held during the World Health Summit in Berlin.

  • First GFEP Steering Committee meeting
  • Call for GFEP membership
  • Call for applications to the Technical Working Group

2025

GFEP Forum

The GFEP Forum is scheduled to take place, marking another significant event in ongoing efforts to support global FETPs.

Jonas Brant
Member of the GFEP Steering Committee

Jonas is a public health specialist, Professor of Collective Health at the University of Brasília (UnB), Coordinator of the Health Situation Room at UnB, and Adviser to ProEpi.

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