Needs assessment of the advanced Ghana field epidemiology and laboratory training program, April 2024: lessons learned and best practices
GFELTP has made substantial contributions to public health capacity-building in Ghana and West Africa, through training, outbreak response, and scientific engagement. Key strengths include its regional reach, robust alumni network, One Health integration, and strategic collaborations. However, challenges remain in mentorship support, online visibility, and funding for resident development opportunities. Addressing these gaps through sustained mentorship, improved stakeholder engagement, and enhanced resource mobilization will further strengthen the program's impact and long-term sustainability in building a resilient public health workforce.
Authors
- Herbert Kazoora
- Virgil Kuassi Lokossou (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0920-1370)
- Aishat Bukola Usman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0952-4639)
- Kerton R. Victory (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5503-0889)
- Ernest Kenu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8007-0073)
- Mariame Bonkano Laurent Comlan
- Ditu Kazambu
- Simon Antara
- Joseph Asamoah Frimpong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4758-0589)
- Pat Thomas
- Danielle T. Barradas (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6544-943X)
- Donne Ameme (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1017-7155)
- Charles Lwanga Noora (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7926-9891)
Institutions
- University of Ghana (GH)
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (UG)
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KE)
- Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NG)
- African Field Epidemiology Network (UG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Epidemiology
- Published
- 2025-12-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fepid.2025.1646076
- Primary Topic
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention