Global Oxygen Alliance: Harnessing partnerships to increase access to medical oxygen: a focus on Africa
The Global Oxygen Alliance (GO2AL), co-chaired by Unitaid and the Global Fund, and vice-chaired by the Africa CDC and PAHO/WHO, promotes collective efforts to make oxygen affordable, and accessible in low- and middle-income countries. Since its launch in May 2023, it has aligned its Strategy with the landmark World Health Assembly (WHA) Oxygen Resolution (an […]
Africa CDC & WHO: One Regional Emergency Workforce for Africa: Aligning Efforts Through the Joint Emergency Action Plan for Quicker Action and Greater Impact
In the face of escalating health threats, swift and coordinated emergency response is paramount. Recognizing this critical need, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have forged a formidable partnership through the Joint Emergency Action Plan to establish a cadre of 3,000 highly trained first responders, […]
WHO AFRO: Putting Africa back on track to achieve the immunization agenda 2030
To date, routine immunization (RI) services provided through National EPI programmes in the African region have played a pivotal role in reducing deaths and illnesses from vaccine preventable diseases (VPDs). This event seeks to: Hosted by World Health Organization – Africa Regional Office (WHO AFRO) Join here: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85919834781?pwd=To4gpEYE4_a1-BoRck6xx8TH3ctSz3xKi1w.NxrT7IBWYI-TyEeY Passcode: CPHIA@2023
DNDi: The fight against neglected diseases in Africa: The power of innovation, partnerships, and patient-centric approaches
DNDi will host a side event on the fight against neglected diseases in Africa, highlighting the power of innovation, partnerships, and patient-centric approaches. The event will discuss successes and gaps in innovation, critical considerations, and the need for commitment from governments and stakeholders. Hosted by Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative Join here: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86019545232?pwd=wEzuHH_9_Eof5SDNBwMjdAdHiPWMqEkN0fs._4UnTUYo4RNs4BGt Passcode: CPHIA@2023
PATH Zambia: Climate Change, Digital Health, and the future of Immunization Service Delivery in Africa
This side event gathers experts in climate change, public health, digital health, and health systems strengthening in an interactive session for shared learning and co-creation of actionable efforts around the following themes: Climate change and unforeseen constraints: What pre-emptive measures can be adopted to fortify immunization infrastructure? Climate change’s impact on socio-economic enablers/challenges for immunization […]
Africa CDC: Regional Approaches to Strengthening Biosafety and Biosecurity Capacities of African Union Member States
Event details to come. Join here: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88082208083?pwd=Vpqrc7cbCZqe3li341FbzqBOd3cqWXIT9NU.VTxNp-vwwok8qGkG Passcode: CPHIA@2023 Hosted by Africa CDC