... to give insights into the case for investing in public health for economic development. 𝔻𝕣. 𝔸𝕙𝕞𝕖𝕕 𝕆𝕘𝕨𝕖𝕝𝕝 - 𝔽𝔸ℙℍ noted that in the African continent, there’s regularity of disease outbreaks which requires consistent investments including; financial, human resource and infrastructure. 2/4

Such an honour to share this space.

The Chief Economists of Government (CEoG) initiative is a peer network of more than 40 Chief Economic Advisors to heads of the executive throughout sub-Saharan Africa. The goal of the network is to promote knowledge-based policymaking in the region by facilitating ... 1/3

Africa CDC, the Health Economics Programme (HEP) has a mission of strengthening Africa CDC & Member States’ capacity of generating and utilizing health economics evidence to improve public health decision-making and practice.  3/3

Your support Justice Nonvignon & the opportunity to spend time with Mieraf Taddesse Tolla Elias and Ewot in person last week has reignited the passion I have in what we do! Excited to reconnect soon in Nairobi and make strides in the Africa CDC Health Economics Programme!

Training opportunity! Are you interested in gaining practical experience in Health Economics? Be on the lookout for monthly training sessions by the Africa Health Economics Study Group (AfHESG) starting 30th June 2023. 1/3

Are COVID-19 oral antivirals (COAVs) a cost-effective option in #Africa? 💊 Tom Drake, Pete Baker, & Javier H Guzman Cruz review a recent policy brief from Africa CDC on the role COAVs play in the wider COVID-19 response efforts in Africa 🌍⬇ bit.ly/47ZVvNj

"If rich countries shed their perceptions that low-income countries remain mere recipients of their charity, they would find strong allies with the expertise to help take on some of the most persistent health and climate challenges." Worth a read...⬇️

Let’s all be watchers and keepers. Our sisters and brothers need us. As we too need them to watch over us. #WorldSuicidePreventionDay2023 #NewPublicHealthOrder Africa CDC African Union

A year ago, Mahsa Amini died after being arrested and tortured for allegedly breaking Iran’s mandatory hijab law. Mass protests ensued. richard horton writes about events since, doctors implicated in human rights abuses, and the intersection of health and women’s rights. /2

Progress has stalled or reversed for more than a 1/3 of SDGs and is slow on nearly half; only 15% remain on track. More people live in extreme poverty than before the pandemic, and the goal of gender equality will take nearly 300 years to realize at current pace.

"An opportunity for Africa’s voice to be heard and acted upon" a new era for African excellence ever more tangible. Proud to #learn #grow under the stewardship of Justice Nonvignon witnessing #trusted #partnerships in action Center for Global Development Pete Baker #NewPublicHealthOrder @JeanKaseya2

The Health Economics, Policy and Systems (HEPS) Hubs at University of Ghana and Univ of #Rwanda SPH are a platform to enhance interactns with Ministries of Health of both countries, promoting evidence-informed policymaking. Hubs intend to mobilize country capacity to support cntry policies

Over 3000 global health professionals have signed an open letter calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. This image summarises the responses of those who signed so far. As the situation becomes increasingly desperate, please consider adding your voice here: forms.gle/bKhXwRxfnrB28h…

From the River to the Sea, Palestine will be free 🕊️

The #CPHIA2023 theme on Breaking Barriers: Repositioning Africa in the Global Health Architecture, stands as a compelling call to action to advocate for policy change, share knowledge, and empower African changemakers. #NewPublicHealthOrder