Revolutionising Foodborne Disease Prevention

Empowering health authorities to swiftly detect and respond to outbreaks, saving lives, and minimising the economic impact of foodborne diseases.

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About Us

PulseNet Africa is a regional collaboration of public health laboratories that tracks food- and water-borne disease outbreaks, including AMR. Our mission...

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Membership

Join a growing community dedicated to advancing public health through collaboration, knowledge sharing, and professional development.

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Surveillance

Genomic surveillance of food-borne diseases is a robust process that uses genomic techniques to monitor, identify, and respond to outbreaks...

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Impact of Foodborne Diseases

Foodborne illness substantially burdens the global economy despite heightened efforts at improving food safety.

According to the World Health Organisation, nearly 600 million people get sick, and about 420,000 others die from consuming contaminated food each year—resulting in substantial economic ramifications in both high- and low-income countries.

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Our Impact

The Role of Genomic Surveillance in Public Health

We play a critical role in protecting public health through genomic surveillance. By leveraging advanced techniques to monitor and address foodborne diseases, we ensure swift action against outbreaks, safeguarding communities and reducing health risks.

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Together, We Make an Impact

Reach out to us today to learn how you can help create lasting change and bring hope to those who need it most. Every message makes a difference!

Get Involved

Join our movement for change

Applications for new members are accepted on an ongoing basis. Institutions and qualifying laboratories must meet specific eligibility requirements to join.

Join a growing community dedicated to advancing public health through collaboration, knowledge sharing, and professional development. By becoming a member, your laboratory/institution will access specialised expertise, robust resources, and valuable opportunities to strengthen its role in public health initiatives.

News

PulseNet Africa Launches Feasibility Studies on AMR in Foodborne Pathogens

PulseNet Africa is thrilled to announce the launch of applications for its groundbreaking feasibility studies on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in foodborne pathogens. This initiative, supported ...

PulseNet Africa Regional Meeting 2024

PulseNet Africa Regional Meeting: Strengthening Genomic Surveillance Across Africa From December 11-13, 2024, PulseNet Africa hosted a dynamic regional meeting, bringing together representatives from Uganda, ...

ONT Sequencing for Foodborne Pathogens – Now at Our Fingertips

To strengthen the genomic sequencing capabilities of participating laboratories within PulseNet Africa, we recently organised a hands-on genomics workshop focusing on Oxford Nanopore Technology (ONT) ...

Africa Pathogen Genomics Initiative October 2020

On 12 October 2020, a group of public, private and non-profit organizations, led by the African Union Commission through the Africa Centres for Disease Control ...

PulseNet Africa Meeting, October 2017 

On 4-5 October 2017, a PulseNet Africa meeting was held at the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD), Johannesburg, South Africa to discuss ‘Molecular characterization ...

Proficiency Testing Program for PFGE , October 2013 

The second PulseNet Africa PFGE proficiency testing (PT) program was launched in October 2013. The testing panel includes 4 Salmonella strains. Six African countries are registered for ...
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