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African National Public Health Institutes (NPHIs) Network of Training in Integrated Health Informatics and Data Science, Scaling Up Infectious Disease Modelling
A collaborative work-based learning with the African Center of Excellence in Data Sciences (hosted by University of Rwanda).
What EpiScientia Network Does
Building capacity for infectious disease surveillance through training, data infrastructure, and evidence translation.
Train
MSc (work-based) & Certification programmes embedded in NPHIs with mobility opportunities, summer schools, and hackathons.
- Work-based MSc in Biostatistics
- Data Science Certifications
- Summer schools & hackathons
Build Data Infrastructure
Infectious Diseases Health Data Platform (IHDP) using federated, privacy-preserving architecture with OMOP CDM harmonisation.
- Federated data network
- OMOP CDM standardisation
- Privacy-preserving analytics
Translate Evidence
Real-world analytics translated into actionable policy briefs and roadmaps supporting public health decision-making.
- Policy briefs & roadmaps
- Evidence-based decisions
- Stakeholder engagement
At a Glance
Key figures defining the EpiScientia network
60
months
Duration
9
nations
Countries
10
fellows
MSc Trainees
27
professionals
Certificate Trainees
15
WPs
Work Packages
5
institutes
NPHIs Involved
Training Pipeline
A structured pathway from recruitment to impactful outputs
1
Recruitment & Selection
Merit-based, gender-balanced selection of NPHI staff
2
Foundational Training
Core modules in data science and biostatistics
3
Work-Based Learning
Embedded training within NPHIs on real projects
4
Mobility & Workshops
Summer schools, hackathons, and partner visits
5
Thesis & Projects
Applied research addressing NPHI priorities
6
Outputs & Impact
Publications, policy briefs, skilled graduates
Data Infrastructure
EpiScientia Data Portal
A federated, privacy-preserving data infrastructure enabling secure analytics across NPHIs without centralizing sensitive patient-level data. Built on OMOP CDM for semantic interoperability.
Federated Data Network
Secure, distributed architecture preserving data sovereignty across African NPHIs
OMOP CDM & Vocabularies
OHDSI-standard OMOP Common Data Model for interoperability and harmonised analytics
ETL Pipelines
Automated extract-transform-load processes for health data standardisation
Analytics & Modelling
Statistical tools, ML pipelines, and OHDSI-compatible dashboards for infectious disease surveillance
Architecture Overview
RwandaLocal Node
EthiopiaLocal Node
SenegalLocal Node
MozambiqueLocal Node
BeninLocal Node
Central Query HubOMOP CDM Processing
Analytics
Governance
News & Events
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Upcoming Events
workshop
IHDP Technical Workshop
18 Sept 2027Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
workshop
First Summer School on Health Data Science
16 Aug 2027Kigali, Rwanda
conference
Annual Consortium Meeting 2027
23 Jun 2027Arrondissement 4 Rue 2 D1, Pôle Urbain de Diamniadio, BP 7325, Dakar, Sénégal
Our Consortium
A network of NPHIs, universities, Africa CDC, and SMEs across Europe and Africa
EDCTP Association
Netherlands
CoordinatorUniversity of Rwanda (ACE-DS)
Rwanda
Scientific LeadHeritage Alliance Ltd
Belgium
Technology LeadAfrica CDC
Ethiopia
Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI)
Ethiopia
Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC)
Rwanda
IRSP-CAQ
Benin
Instituto Nacional de Saúde
Mozambique
IRESSEF
Senegal
Ghent University (UGent)
Belgium
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
UK
IDIAPJGol
Spain
Ready to Transform Public Health Intelligence?
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