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Field Epidemiology in Action @fieldepi-action.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Congratulations to Intermediate FETPNG fellow Emma Kitan, winner of the Best Operational Research Award at the 60th Medical Symposium in PNG! 🏆 Her study looked at industrial waste and health risks for nearby communities in Morobe. #FieldEpidemiology #FETP

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Field Epidemiology in Action @fieldepi-action.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Two #FETP Intermediate graduates, Raphael Anea and Sypmphorian Sumun, ran an Excel training for provincial program managers and district data officers in West Sepik, PNG. Graduates are passing on what they've learned, building skills that last beyond the program.

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Field Epidemiology in Action @fieldepi-action.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

What does a public health emergency response look like when it's built for everyone? Medley Laban, co-chair of the PNG Assembly of Disabled People, is advising Rapid Response Team training across three PNG provinces — helping make disability a priority in every response.

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Field Epidemiology in Action @fieldepi-action.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Rapid Response Team (RRT) Phase 3 training is now underway in East New Britain Province, PNG, and includes the West New Britain and New Ireland Provincial RRTs. Teams work through an immersive tabletop exercise, localising national RRT SOPs to their province.

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Field Epidemiology in Action @fieldepi-action.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

In February 2026, pigs began dying in a remote district of East Sepik Province, PNG, near suspected African Swine Fever cases just over the border. Two Frontline FETP graduates raced to investigate. #WFED Read more: www.fieldepiinaction.com/news/protect...

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Field Epidemiology in Action @fieldepi-action.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Before 2025, all disease surveillance data in Raph's province in PNG lived in Microsoft Excel spreadsheets and was manually reviewed. He taught himself to code, studying at 4am, and built a live dashboard to track them in real time. Read more: www.fieldepiinaction.com/stories/prot... #WFED

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Field Epidemiology in Action @fieldepi-action.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Pauline Mukura spent over a decade with PNG's National Malaria Program, work that took her from working on malaria surveillance in rural health facilities to leading national studies on the country's frontline malaria treatment. Read more: www.fieldepiinaction.com/stories/prot... #WFED

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Field Epidemiology in Action @fieldepi-action.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

The team has been looking for potential sites across PNG, from the bush to the coast, to map real locations against each stage of the simulation, including EMT/health centre, and a displaced village.

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Field Epidemiology in Action @fieldepi-action.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

The training is part of CORE-PNG, strengthening coordination between defence and civilian health responders in PNG, with the simulation planned for early 2027.

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Field Epidemiology in Action @fieldepi-action.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Location scouting is underway for a large-scale field simulation putting first responders through interactions that closely reflect how a disaster response unfolds on the ground.

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Field Epidemiology in Action @fieldepi-action.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

A milestone for field epidemiology in PNG. The One Health Frontline and Intermediate FETP programs are now DHERST-accredited as a Certificate IV and Diploma. Pictured: Intermediate FETPNG cohort 11.

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Field Epidemiology in Action @fieldepi-action.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Nellie Akai, National Rapid Response Team Coordinator at the National Department of Health, recently completed Compass Leadership Training with Dattner Group: "True leadership begins by understanding and leading ourselves before we become the leaders that we aspire to be."

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Field Epidemiology in Action @fieldepi-action.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Julianne Gumbat, FETPNG fellow and East Sepik's Provincial Disease Control Officer, is leading PNG's response to the first 2026 measles case. She's running contact tracing, case finding, booster coverage and IPC support, and has been recognised by NDoH for helping prevent wider spread.

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Field Epidemiology in Action @fieldepi-action.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Elaine Hevoho, #FETP graduate and Surveillance Officer at WHO PNG, recently completed Compass Leadership Training with Dattner Group: "Leadership is not defined by gender or position, but by influence, service, integrity, and the ability to positively influence others."

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Field Epidemiology in Action @fieldepi-action.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

In PNG's Enga Province, immunisation data looks good on paper, but coverage remains low. Ms Rita Ephraim looked more closely at why: inconsistent record-keeping means children who've missed vaccines aren't being followed up. She's now testing interventions to fix that.

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Field Epidemiology in Action @fieldepi-action.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

FETPNG graduate Lucy Jack on completing Compass Leadership Training with Dattner Group: "Leadership is not only about being outspoken. It's about understanding people, communicating with purpose, and having the courage to contribute. Never dim your light." #FETP #PNG

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Field Epidemiology in Action @fieldepi-action.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Congratulations to A/Prof Tambri Housen, appointed to the Steering Committee of the Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN). Tambri will serve a four-year term, contributing to GOARN's work on outbreak alerts, rapid response, and health capacity strengthening.

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Field Epidemiology in Action @fieldepi-action.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Communities often notice health events first, in people, animals, or the environment. The One Health frontline #FETP trains district-level fellows across human, animal, and environmental health to catch those signals early. Now expanded to Southern Highlands, with 10 fellows in Cohort 7.

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Field Epidemiology in Action @fieldepi-action.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

During her Intermediate #FETP, Ms Emma Kitan found industrial runoff was putting Morobe communities at higher risk of diarrhoeal disease. Her field project will strengthen industry compliance, improve community water and hygiene practices, and boost local response capacity.

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Field Epidemiology in Action @fieldepi-action.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Great to get the team together in Newcastle this week. We shared program updates from across Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu, worked through ideas and challenges, and mapped out our direction for the next 2 to 4 years. Energised for what's next.

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Field Epidemiology in Action @fieldepi-action.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Our GEDSI Advisor met with the National Disability Forum of Solomon Islands in Honiara last week — working to make field epidemiology training more accessible and improve outbreak communication for people with disabilities.

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Field Epidemiology in Action @fieldepi-action.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

This week at #GHS2026, our team and PNGDF colleagues ran a workshop on civil-military coordination, testing an outbreak-after-disaster scenario with a GEDSI lens. 10+ countries, civil and military, sharing how both sectors respond.

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Field Epidemiology in Action @fieldepi-action.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

The exercise tested one question: when a health emergency hits, how do civil and military sectors work together? @USINDOPACOM @ADF @UoN

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Field Epidemiology in Action @fieldepi-action.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Assoc. Prof. Tambri Housen and Calum Thirkell guided military, civilian, and non-government representatives through two scenarios: an infectious disease outbreak following a disaster, and a CBRN incident.

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Field Epidemiology in Action @fieldepi-action.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

At the IPHAS Summit in Kuala Lumpur, our team co-facilitated a full-day functional exercise led by @cdcgov.govmirrors.com. 21 countries. Two scenarios. One question. 🧵

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Field Epidemiology in Action @fieldepi-action.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

During the 1st phase of his Intermediate #FETP, Mr Timon Arufi from Southern Highlands found transport barriers are driving high rates of unsupervised delivery. He will now test solutions including inpatient beds, a dedicated ambulance, and a community waiting house to see if they make a difference.

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Field Epidemiology in Action @fieldepi-action.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Major Roselyn Wia, Acting Director of PNGDF Health Services, on the civil–military health emergency response workshop in Papua New Guinea last week. The workshop is part of CORE-PNG - Civil-Military Operations for Response to Health Emergencies in Papua New Guinea. #PublicHealth #GlobalHealth

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Field Epidemiology in Action @fieldepi-action.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Field epidemiology skills are built on shared knowledge, shared language and shared tools. Our free resources — reference guide, templates, case studies and eLearning — are open to all. Share with your colleagues. 🔗 www.fieldepiinaction.com/resources #GlobalHealth #FETP

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Field Epidemiology in Action @fieldepi-action.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

The workshop is part of CORE-PNG (Civil-Military Operations for Response to Health Emergencies in Papua New Guinea), which aims to build a faster, more connected emergency response system to protect lives in Papua New Guinea. #PublicHealth #DisasterResponse #HealthSecurity #EmergencyPreparedness

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Field Epidemiology in Action @fieldepi-action.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

The Integrated Rapid Response Team and Emergency Medical Team (RRT/EMT) Training brings together PNG Defence Force personnel and civilian health workers to build shared skills in coordination, legal frameworks, and emergency operations.

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Field Epidemiology in Action @fieldepi-action.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

A first-of-its-kind training workshop is currently underway in #PapuaNewGuinea. For the first time, military and civilian health staff are training together to respond to public health emergencies.

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Field Epidemiology in Action @fieldepi-action.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

This is a shared effort — across health facilities, FETP graduates, rapid response teams and the Provincial Health Authority throughout East New Britain. #GOARN #PublicHealth #PapuaNewGuinea #FieldEpidemiology #FETP #DisasterResponse

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Field Epidemiology in Action @fieldepi-action.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Community engagement is central to this work — village health volunteers are being supported to recognise and report signs of potential outbreaks in their communities.

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Field Epidemiology in Action @fieldepi-action.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Cyclones bring an increased risk of disease outbreaks. Working alongside Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP) graduates and the Provincial Health Authority, the focus is on strengthening surveillance and early warning systems before something goes wrong.

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Field Epidemiology in Action @fieldepi-action.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Two of our team members, Tambri Housen and James Flint, have been deployed to East New Britain Province, Papua New Guinea through GOARN, the Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network, to support the Cyclone Maila response.

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Field Epidemiology in Action @fieldepi-action.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Kelly Mesere, Director of Public Health – Morobe PHA shares his thoughts on the importance of clearly defining each team member's role in emergency response, after completing the 5-day Phase 3 #RRT workshop in Goroka with 28 health workers from Eastern Highlands & Morobe #FieldEpidemiology #PNG

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Field Epidemiology in Action @fieldepi-action.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Tinel Ivia, Provincial Surveillance Officer with the Eastern Highlands Provincial Health Authority, shared this reflection after completing RRT Phase 3 of the Rapid Response Team training program. #PublicHealth #RapidResponse #PapuaNewGuinea #CapacityBuilding

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Field Epidemiology in Action @fieldepi-action.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Alongside FEiA, members of the National RRT facilitated the workshop, putting skills from an adult learning workshop earlier this year into practice. Goroka is the first of eight provincial RRTs to complete Phase 3, funded by the Australian Government via PHOENIX. #RapidResponse

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Field Epidemiology in Action @fieldepi-action.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

The first Phase 3 Rapid Response Team (RRT) training has taken place over 5 days in Goroka, Eastern Highlands Province. RRT members from Morobe & Eastern Highlands trained together — building cross-province relationships alongside technical skills. #PapuaNewGuinea #FieldEpidemiology

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Field Epidemiology in Action @fieldepi-action.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

This #IWD2026, UN Women Australia calls us to #BalanceTheScales — a promise that every woman and girl deserves to be safe, respected, and free to shape their own lives. We’re sharing the story of Wendy Williams, a FEiA Epidemiologist from Vanuatu, and her insights on this year’s theme.

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Field Epidemiology in Action @fieldepi-action.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

What a year! We’re honoured to receive the University of Newcastle’s Global Engagement Award and grateful for the impact we’ve achieved with our partners across the Pacific. Read our 2025 highlights 👇 www.fieldepiinaction.com/stories/2025...

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Field Epidemiology in Action @fieldepi-action.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

We are taking a partnership approach to advancing the UN theme of this year’s International Day of Persons with Disability, fostering disability inclusive societies for advancing social progress. www.fieldepiinaction.com/stories/day-... #IDPwD #InclusionMatters #IDPwD2025

FEiA team member meeting with two representatives from the Ministry of Health and Medical Services.

Four GEDSI workshop participants sit around a table under an open-air shelter. One person writes on a large sheet of paper while the others discuss and share ideas.

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Field Epidemiology in Action @fieldepi-action.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

One of our FETPNG family, Bethseba Peni, has been selected for the prestigious Homeward Bound Projects global leadership program. She’s now raising funds to reach the Global Summit in Tanzania, please consider supporting her journey: bethseba-peni.carrd.co

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A fundraiser for Bethseba Peni to attend the Homeward Bound Global Summit in Tanzania.

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