6 April 2023

OVERVIEW: This briefing which commenced in 2020 is a channel through which the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has engaged with the media on a weekly basis, to share critical updates on the state of the COVID-19 pandemic response and other public health emergencies in Africa.

This week’s briefing will provide updates on the current situation of the COVID-19 pandemic and other disease outbreaks happening across the continent. The Director will also highlight Africa CDC’s support to all Member States who are currently responding to ongoing health emergencies, as well as outline other initiatives the organization is doing to strengthen Member States capacities.

SPEAKER: Dr Ahmed Ogwell OUMA, Ag. Director, Africa CDC

WHEN: Thursday, 6 April 2023

TIME: 12:00 – 1:00pm East Africa Time (09:00 – 10:00am GMT)

WHERE: via zoom: https://zoom.us/j/91505305717?pwd=OGxpWGNmRlB1cnRHWWlhMStDV2Y2QT09

MODERATOR: G. Nekerwon Gweh, Communication Officer, Africa CDC

LAUNGUAGES: The briefing will be available in English and French through interpretation.

You can also follow the briefing using the links below:

Live stream (AUC): https://livestream.com/africanunion/events/9033858

Live stream (Africa CDC):

https://app.restream.io/new-event-invitation/cmxHR1ZSa6ephqKUbUI4iR2ykYf4T9Q/email

About Africa CDC

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) is a continental autonomous Public Health agency of the African Union which supports Member States in their efforts to strengthen health systems and improve surveillance, emergency response, prevention and control of diseases.

Learn more at: http://www.africacdc.org

About the African Union

The African Union spearheads Africa’s development and integration in close collaboration with African Union Member States, the Regional Economic Communities and African citizens. AU Vision: to accelerate progress towards an integrated, prosperous and inclusive Africa, at peace with itself, playing a dynamic role in the continental and global arena, effectively driven by an accountable, efficient and responsive Commission.

Learn more at: http://www.au.int/en