How we work

Our Impact

At SAFETYNET, we strengthen health systems and build resilient public health workforces across Asia and the Pacific. Through partnerships with governments, academic institutions, and international organizations, we deliver training, tools, and expertise that help countries prevent, detect, and respond to public health threats.

Highlights of Our Work

Supported Field Epidemiology Training Programs (FETPs) in 14+ countries.
Trained over 20,000 public health professionals, from frontline workers to advanced epidemiologists.
Implemented a regional learning management system (LMS) serving 10+ national hubs and 3,000+ learners annually.
Hosted 7 regional and 20+ national FETP conferences, providing platforms for scientific exchange.
Piloted 10+ One Health and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) modules to strengthen multisectoral collaboration.
Supported the COVID-19 response in 8 countries through logistics coordination and deployment of trained epidemiologists.
Facilitated Joint External Evaluations (JEE) and preparedness reviews in 5 countries to improve health security capacities.

Our Collaborations

Our work is made possible through strong partnerships at the international, regional, and national levels. Together, we deliver training, implement innovations, and scale solutions across the region.

Regional & International Partners
World Health Organization (SEARO, WPRO, Country Offices) · US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC) · TEPHINET · ASEAN+3 FETN · SEAOHUN · PPHSN · Asian Venture Philanthropy Network (AVPN) · Asian Development Bank (ADB) · Google.org

National Collaborations

Bangladesh: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare · Save the Children · IEDCR · ICDDRB · Department of Health Services
India: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare · National Center for Disease Control (NCDC) · WHO Country Office · University of Singapore – Asia Centre for Health Security · University of Newcastle · DataLEADS
Cambodia: Ministry of Health · WHO Cambodia
Indonesia: Ministry of Health · BBPK Ciloto · PAEI (Epidemiologist Association) · Universitas Gadjah Mada (CHPM) · Bappenas
Malaysia: Ministry of Health · University Malaysia Sabah · HAYAT Technologies
Nepal: Ministry of Health and Population · National Health Training Centre (NHTC)
Philippines: Department of Health – Epidemiology Bureau · Regional and national public hospitals
Vietnam: Ministry of Health · Pasteur Institutes · WHO Vietnam