Strengthening health systems in Africa: a case study of the Kenya field epidemiology training program for local frontline health workers

Strengthening health systems in Africa: a case study of the Kenya field epidemiology training program for local frontline health workers

Abstract The logistical and operational challenges to improve public health practice capacity across Africa are well documented. This report describes Kenya’s Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program’s (KFELTP) experience in implementing frontline public health worker training to transfer...

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Main Authors: Zeinab Gura Roka, Jane Githuku, Mark Obonyo, Waqo Boru, Tura Galgalo, Samuel Amwayi, Jackson Kioko, David Njoroge, James Anthony Ransom
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2017-10-01
Series:Public Health Reviews
Subjects:
Field epidemiology
Workforce development
Preparedness
Training
Competencies
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40985-017-0070-7

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