EMPHNET

What EMPHNET does

EMPHNET (Eastern Mediterranean Public Health Network) is a nonprofit organization headquartered in Amman, Jordan, founded in 2010 to strengthen public health systems across the Eastern Mediterranean Region. The organization operates as the regional hub for Field Epidemiology Training Programs (FETPs), supporting 15 country programs across Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Tunisia, and Yemen. Its core offerings include FETPs delivered in Advanced, Intermediate, and Frontline modalities under a learning-by-doing model where approximately 75% of training occurs in real fieldwork, alongside specialized centers for applied epidemiology (CEAE), public health emergency management (PHEMC), and health communication.

EMPHNET's product portfolio extends beyond FETPs to include the International Academy of Public Health (IAPH) offering 52+ accredited courses and diplomas, the EMPHNET Learning Management System (LMS) hosting 130+ self-paced online learning hours and serving 5000+ professionals, the EMPHNET Electronic Library (EEL) providing free access to 24 public health databases, 22 e-journals, and 28 e-books, and the WEBi Series virtual learning platform with 55+ episodes. Supporting technology includes the Web-Based Disease Surveillance System (WBDSS) for real-time disease tracking and a Real-Time Syndromic Surveillance System developed for mass gathering events. Additional entities include the NCDs Research and Prevention Center, an Institutional Review Board, and the Engage Internship Program.

The organization's business model is grant-funded, with revenue derived primarily from cooperative agreements and grants with bilateral and multilateral donors including the US CDC, USAID, GAVI, and WHO, supplemented by project-based funding from academic partners such as Johns Hopkins and Georgetown University. Distribution occurs through direct partnerships with ministries of health and national public health institutes (B2G sales-led motion), supplemented by self-serve digital platforms (EEL, LMS) and event-driven engagement via the biennial Regional Conference. The FETP Ambassadors Program (17 ambassadors), Engage Alumni Network (111+ members), and FETP Exchange Program create an interconnected regional community. The organization holds multiple accreditations including TEPHINET for country FETPs, APHEA, CPD, and ASIC for IAPH programs.

Name

EMPHNET

Legal name

Eastern Mediterranean Public Health Network (EMPHNET)

Website

https://emphnet.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

EMPHNET is a Jordan-based nonprofit that operates the leading Field Epidemiology Training Program network across 15 Eastern Mediterranean countries, partnering with ministries of health to deliver workforce training, disease surveillance, and emergency response capacity building supported by US CDC, USAID, WHO, and GAVI funding.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Amman

HQ country

Jordan

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Grant Funding: EMPHNET operates as a nonprofit organization funded primarily through grants and cooperative agreements from international health organizations and bilateral donors including US CDC, USAID, GAVI, WHO, and other global health partners
2. Project-Based Funding: Implementation of specific public health projects funded by donors such as CDC, WHO, GAVI, Johns Hopkins University, Georgetown University, and others for targeted capacity-building initiatives
3. Training Programs: International Academy of Public Health (IAPH) offers 52+ accredited courses, programs, and diplomas; Engage Internship Program provides skills-based training accredited by APHEA with CPD points

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

EMPHNET is a nonprofit public health network that establishes, supports, and runs Field Epidemiology Training Programs (FETPs) across 15 countries in the Eastern Mediterranean Region, delivered in Advanced, Intermediate, and Frontline/Basic modalities. The organization complements its FETP network with the International Academy of Public Health (IAPH) for accredited professional training, the EMPHNET Electronic Library and LMS for digital knowledge delivery, disease surveillance and rapid response support, and research and policy work carried out through dedicated centers.

Product overview

EMPHNET is a nonprofit organization operating as a network and technical hub for public health across the Eastern Mediterranean Region. The organization offers a multi-platform portfolio centered around Field Epidemiology Training Programs (FETPs) delivered in Advanced, Intermediate, and Frontline/Basic modalities. Supporting the FETP ecosystem are specialized centers including the Center of Excellence for Applied Epidemiology (CEAE), the Public Health Emergency Management Center (PHEMC), and the Center of Communication and Health Promotion. The portfolio extends to knowledge platforms such as the EMPHNET Electronic Library (EEL), WEBi Series virtual learning, the biennial Regional Conference, and the Engage Internship Program. EMPHNET also operates the International Academy of Public Health (IAPH) offering 52+ accredited courses, the NCDs Research and Prevention Center (NCDsRC), an Institutional Review Board, FETP Exchange Program, and an E-Learning Unit. These interconnected offerings form a comprehensive public health capacity-building ecosystem spanning training, research, emergency response, knowledge management, and professional development across 15 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IAPH: International Academy of Public Health - EMPHNET's training arm offering residency-style public health education programs, diplomas, and courses with accreditations from CPD Certification Service, APHEA, and ASIC.
• Engage
• EEL
• WEBi Series
• FETP Ambassadors Program
• FETP Exchange Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 1500+ RRT members trained across EMR
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

API detail

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No

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Sudan Federal Ministry of HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 June 2026MoU signed at EMPHNET headquarters in Amman to establish the Regional Center for Infectious Disease, reinforcing partnership for regional health security.
• Libya Ministry of HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Five-year MoU signed in 2019 for collaboration on biorisk management and emergency response, focusing on biosecurity capacity building at biological facilities.
• Afghanistan National Public Health Institute (ANPHI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018MoU signed in late 2018 to launch Afghan-owned Intermediate FETP led by Ministry of Public Health, delivered in Dari and Pashto ensuring national ownership and sustainability.
• US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1998Technical assistance partner supporting establishment and ongoing development of FETPs across EMR. CDC provided initial technical assistance for Jordan FETP launch and continues as key technical partner for FETP programs regionally.
• World Health Organization (WHO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on IHR capacities, Global Health Security priorities, JEE missions, and public health emergency response. Supporting Libya in strengthening integrated Event Based Surveillance system.
• Georgetown University - Center for Global Health Science and SecuritymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on biosecurity and biosafety support for Libya and Tunisia, including establishment of systems for samples and pathogen inventory and security in high-risk laboratories.
• Johns Hopkins UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-country collaboration establishing regional consortium of public and private laboratories comprising 18 laboratories in Libya, Morocco, and Tunisia to address biosecurity and biosafety needs.
• TEPHINETcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal FETP network providing accreditation for country programs. Egypt FETP and Morocco FETP achieved TEPHINET accreditation through this partnership.
• Agency for Public Health Education Accreditation (APHEA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational accreditation body providing accreditation for IAPH's Engage Public Health Internship Training Program and other professional training offerings.
• GOARN (Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal network for outbreak alert and response. EMPHNET maintains active membership enhancing collaboration, visibility, and collective action in public health.
• Pandemic Action NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal partnership for pandemic prevention and preparedness. EMPHNET participates as regional partner.
• IANPHI (International Association of Public Health Institutes)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal network of public health institutes. EMPHNET maintains active membership for collaboration and knowledge exchange.
• Bangladesh Department of Livestock Services (DLS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in establishing Veterinary FETP (FETPV) in Bangladesh, promoting One Health approach by addressing interconnected risks between human, animal, and environmental health.
• Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (CVASU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner for FETPV program where residents are simultaneously enrolled in career-track master's program combining academic training with field-based experience.
• MENA HPV CoalitionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional coalition focused on HPV prevention and cervical cancer elimination. EMPHNET contributes technical support and regional coordination.
• US CDC BangladeshcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical partner supporting Bangladesh Intermediate FETP implementation alongside EMPHNET at Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control & Research (IEDCR).

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• ECDC (European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control): ECDC is the EU agency for disease surveillance, outbreak response, and public health workforce development. Comparable to EMPHNET in mission (regional disease surveillance and capacity building) but operates at a much larger, well-funded intergovernmental scale.
• CDC Foundation: The CDC Foundation is a nonprofit that mobilizes resources for US CDC-led global health security initiatives. It is structurally similar to EMPHNET as a public-health-focused nonprofit dependent on grants and donor partnerships, though it operates at the global/US-domestic level rather than regionally.
• ASPHER (Association of Schools of Public Health in the European Region): ASPHER is the European network of public health schools, comparable to EMPHNET's role in the EMR as a regional convener of public health education and workforce development. It accredits and supports public health training institutions across Europe.
• Africa CDC: Africa CDC is the continental public health agency coordinating surveillance, emergency response, and workforce development across AU member states. It is comparable to EMPHNET as a regional public health capacity-building organization but operates at a larger, multi-regional scale with a different governance structure.
• IANPHI (International Association of National Public Health Institutes): IANPHI is a global network of national public health institutes — including ANPHI in Afghanistan, which is a direct EMPHNET partner. Comparable in mission and membership profile, though EMPHNET is a regional member rather than a peer organization.

Emerging players

• Resolve to Save Lives: Resolve to Save Lives is a global health nonprofit working on epidemic preparedness and cardiovascular disease prevention. Comparable to EMPHNET as a mission-driven public health nonprofit with donor-funded training and surveillance programs, though focused on global rather than EMR-specific activity.
• Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI): PHFI is a regional public health training and research institution comparable to EMPHNET's IAPH in offering accredited public health education. It serves a similar role in India and has comparable training-program accreditation footprints.

Direct peers

• AFENET (African Field Epidemiology Network): AFENET is a regional FETP network covering 16+ African countries with comparable workforce development, training, and outbreak response programs. It is the closest geographic peer to EMPHNET, operating with similar CDC-donor backing and Advanced/Intermediate/Frontline training modalities.
• TEPHINET (Training Programs in Epidemiology and Public Health Interventions Network): TEPHINET is the global network of Field Epidemiology Training Programs and provides the accreditation framework used by EMPHNET's country programs (Egypt, Morocco). It is the most directly comparable peer at the network level, with overlapping mission, training modalities, and member institutions.
• EMPHNET (Global Health Development - GHD): Global Health Development (GHD) is the legal organizational entity associated with the EMPHNET public health network. It is the corporate counterpart that channels donor funding and runs the Regional Center for Infectious Disease and related programs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/EMPHNET
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@EMPHNET
• Facebookfacebook.com/EMPHNET
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ghdemphnet
• Instagraminstagram.com/emphnet

Compliance5 records

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Subsidiaries3 records

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