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Ethiopian Food-Borne Disease Surveillance Project
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Hands-on Laboratory Training Course on Metagenomics
The PIONEER Project successfully conducted a hands-on laboratory training course on metagenomics at the Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI) in Addis Ababa from 14–18 September 2026. The training was delivered by experts from the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), with…
PIONEER Launches Pilot Testing
The PIONEER Project has launched pilot data collection at four HDSS sites: Hararghe, Butajira, Arba Minch, and North Shewa (Debre Berhan). The pilot aims to assess the feasibility, acceptability, and operational readiness of the foodborne disease surveillance system and to…
Stakeholders Emphasize the Need for Institutional Coordination to Ensure Food Safety in Ethiopia; PIONEER Project Set for Multi-Institutional Implementation
Various institutions working in food-related sectors in Ethiopia must coordinate their efforts to prevent and address the health, social, and economic challenges arising from poor food safety. This message was emphasized during a consultative workshop held in Addis Ababa by…
Ethiopia Foodborne Disease Surveillance (PIONEER) Project Provides Capacity-Building Training for Data Collectors
Haramaya University Provides Training for Health Professionals under the PIONEER Project, Being Implemented for the First Time in Ethiopia As part of the successful implementation of the nationwide PIONEER Project, which has been launched for the first time in Ethiopia…
PIONEER Project Establishes Technical Working Groups and Community Advisory
The PIONEER Project established Technical Working Groups (TWGs) and Community Advisory Groups (CAGs) across four Ethiopian HDSS sites in May 2026 to strengthen stakeholder engagement and ensure effective project implementation. The establishment meetings brought together a broad cross-section of stakeholders,…