A collaborative work-based learning with the African Center of Excellence in Data Sciences (hosted by University of Rwanda).
Building capacity for infectious disease surveillance through training, data infrastructure, and evidence translation.
MSc (work-based) & Certification programmes embedded in NPHIs with mobility opportunities, summer schools, and hackathons.
Infectious Diseases Health Data Platform (IHDP) using federated, privacy-preserving architecture with OMOP CDM harmonisation.
Real-world analytics translated into actionable policy briefs and roadmaps supporting public health decision-making.
Key figures defining the EpiScientia network
A structured pathway from recruitment to impactful outputs
Merit-based, gender-balanced selection of NPHI staff
Core modules in data science and biostatistics
Embedded training within NPHIs on real projects
Summer schools, hackathons, and partner visits
Applied research addressing NPHI priorities
Publications, policy briefs, skilled graduates
A federated, privacy-preserving data infrastructure enabling secure analytics across NPHIs without centralizing sensitive patient-level data. Built on OMOP CDM for semantic interoperability.
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The EpiScientia Network harmonised call for applications is out and the first cohort selection process is launched: MSc (single cohort, training from September 2027) and Post-Graduate Certificate pathways (repeated cohorts until 2028), hosted by the University of Rwanda / ACE-DS with NPHI-level selection in Benin, Ethiopia, Mozambique, Rwanda and Senegal.
A network of NPHIs, universities, Africa CDC, and SMEs across Europe and Africa
Netherlands
CoordinatorRwanda
Scientific LeadBelgium
Technology LeadEthiopia
Ethiopia
Rwanda
Benin
Mozambique
Senegal
Belgium
UK
Spain
Join EpiScientia and contribute to strengthening infectious disease surveillance capacity across Africa.