Africa CDC: Lessons and Action for a Trans Fat Free Africa
Artificial trans fat is a toxic chemical used in many processed foods. One of the main risk factors for cardiovascular diseases, trans fat causes heart attacks and deaths. Through evidence-based policies, countries can eliminate artificial trans fats from their food supplies, preventing heart attacks, saving lives, reducing health inequalities, and reducing pressure on health systems. […]
Africa CDC: Elimination of NTDs in Africa: sustaining elimination milestones through strong, integrated post-elimination surveillance systems
Neglected tropical diseases (NTD) are endemic across the continent and primarily affect the poorest communities without access to sanitation and clean water and with limited or no access to quality and affordable health services. A key risk to NTD elimination goals is the re-emergence of NTDs that have previously been eliminated. It is crucial for […]
LifeLine International: Reversing Africa’s suicide toll: legislative reform, prevention strategies, and crisis lines – a comprehensive and integrated approach with a youth focus
With escalating suicide rates across the continent, especially among young people, LIfeLine International will draw on the work of our 8 African and global Members that daily conduct lifesaving crisis line services to discuss how crisis lines can build community resilience and engage young people most at risk. With a focus on the role of […]
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 […]
Partners In Health: Achievements and Challenges in Financing Primary Care: Lessons from the African Continent
In alignment with CDC Africa’s vision for A New Public Health Order, this side event asks the question: “How can we finance primary care systems that work for everyone”? During this side event, we will hear from panelists representing a diverse group of stakeholders and countries. Panelists will be invited to share case studies and […]