Field Epidemiology Training - Applied Communication Skills
AED in partnership with the West Africa office of Africa Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) conducted a two-day training in Dakar, Senegal on Applied Communication Skills for Field Epidemiologists. Senior representatives from four countries - Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, and Togo as well as representatives from the government of Senegal's Ministry of Health participated in the training that focused on skills related to listening to the public; creating actionable recommendations and talking points; and communicating with select audiences including the media. Two journalists from Senegal also attended and assisted with the third component on talking with the media. Attendees include Dr. Kandioura Toure (Mali), Dr. Souley Rabi Maïtournam (Niger) and Kafechina Litorga (Togo). Dr. Yaya Drabo, AED behavior change and communication advisor, conducted the training and Julien Denakpo, Africa coordinator for Avian and Pandemic Influenza, coordinate the activity. Dr. Ousmane Badolo, AFENET West Africa Program Officer and his staff in Burkina Faso organized the event for AFENET. The training was held on 15 and 16 February 2010.
Materials for Field Epidemiology Training - Applied Communication Skills
AED in partnership with the West Africa office of Africa Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) conducted a two-day training in Dakar, Senegal on Applied Communication Skills for Field Epidemiologists. Senior representatives from four countries - Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, and Togo as well as representatives from the government of Senegal's Ministry of Health participated in the training that focused on skills related to listening to the public; creating actionable recommendations and talking points; and communicating with select audiences including the media. Two journalists from Senegal also attended and assisted with the third component on talking with the media. Attendees include Dr. Kandioura Toure (Mali), Dr. Souley Rabi Maïtournam (Niger) and Kafechina Litorga (Togo). Dr. Yaya Drabo, AED behavior change and communication advisor, conducted the training and Julien Denakpo, Africa coordinator for Avian and Pandemic Influenza, coordinate the activity. Dr. Ousmane Badolo, AFENET West Africa Program Officer and his staff in Burkina Faso organized the event for AFENET. The training was held on 15 and 16 February 2010.