This week marks a significant milestone in Africa’s health security agenda. Africa CDC and the Government of Ghana have signed an MoU to strengthen data sharing and cross-border surveillance—key pillars of epidemic preparedness. I joined Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akando, Minister of

An equitable #Commonwealth requires shared responsibility for global health security, mutual accountability and targeted support to the most vulnerable nations. I joined the The Commonwealth Health Ministers Meetings on the sidelines of #WHA78 to reaffirm Africa CDC commitments

This weekend, I had the honour of chairing a high-level side event hosted by Africa CDC during #WHA78 to push forward a new agenda for health financing in Africa. With African Union ministers, partners, and private sector leaders, we addressed the urgent need to reduce

At today’s Unitaid event during #WHA78, I emphasized that Africa must lead in shaping health solutions, by investing in local manufacturing, driving innovation, and building stronger health systems. Together, we can secure a healthier, self-reliant future. --------- Lors de

Met with Winnie Byanyima of UNAIDS Global during #WHA78 to strengthen Africa CDC – UNAIDS collaboration. We’re setting the stage for a new Cooperative Agreement focused on strategic, high-impact #HIV interventions aligned with the Global AIDS Strategy and HIV Sustainability Planning.

Yesterday in Brussels, I had a productive meeting with EU HERA and INTPA to strengthen our collaboration on health emergency preparedness, response, and local manufacturing of health products across the continent — all vital to advancing our health security and the

Great catching up with H.E. Amine Tehraoui, Morocco’s Health Minister 🇲🇦, at #WHA78. We discussed boosting collaboration with Africa CDC and agendas on health financing and local manufacturing to advance Africa’s health sovereignty. Ministère de la Santé et de la Protection Sociale #NewPublicHealthOrder ----

It was a pleasure to meet Dr. Peter Piot—renowned Belgian microbiologist known for his pioneering work on Ebola and AIDS—and his wife Heidi Larson. We had a thoughtful discussion on pressing health challenges across the African continent and the future of

Productive meeting with Nqobile Ndlovu, CEO of ASLM, to discuss ways to strengthen Africa’s laboratory systems. We reflected on our long-standing partnership and celebrated the progress our institutions have made together. Thank you, Mr. Ndlovu, for your continued

Attending the 2025 Ibrahim Governance Weekend (#IGW) hosted by Mo Ibrahim Foundation in Marrakech , where African leaders from public and private sectors are engaging on one urgent question: how can Africa better mobilize its own resources? Over the next two days, we will be discussing

Sierra Leone is facing a growing #mpox outbreak, with spillover effects in neighboring countries like Togo and Ghana. In my recent interview with BBC News (UK), I highlighted two key drivers of this crisis: weak health systems and a lack of critical supplies (vaccines, diagnostics,

Countering #terrorism is becoming a priority area in #India’s relations with #Africa. Nassim Mecheri, a journalist from #Algeria, says that the terrorist threat posed by #Pakistan also affects his country’s #NationalSecurity and that Algeria is buying weapons from India to

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Honoured to welcome 🇨🇦 Canada’s Secretary of State for International Development, Honourable Randeep S. Sarai, and Assistant Deputy Minister, Honourable Cheryl Urban, to Africa CDC Headquarters. Our discussions centred on deepening strategic collaboration between Africa CDC and

Africa faces a shortage of 5–6 million health workers. Clinics are closing, medicines are out of reach, and outbreaks are spreading across borders. If we do not act now, we risk erasing 20 years of progress. We must urgently protect lives, rebuild our health workforce, and

Today at Africa CDC, I met with H.E. Mr. Adam Drury, UK Ambassador & Deputy Permanent Representative to the African Union. We discussed pandemic prevention, local manufacturing, health financing & digital health — key areas for deeper cooperation. Together, we will strengthen

I am deeply honoured to receive the rank of Commander of the National Order of the Star of Zambia from H.E. Hakainde Hichilema, President of Zambia and African Union Champion on cholera. I accept this distinction with humility, as a recognition of the work of African Union and

Je remercie le Président Emmanuel Macron pour l’accueil chaleureux à l’Élysée ce matin. Ce petit-déjeuner nous a permis d’échanger sur la revue du portefeuille de nos programmes de coopération et de réaffirmer notre volonté commune de renforcer la relation bilatérale dans des

On 1 September in Abidjan, I had the honour of attending the swearing-in of Dr. Sidi Ould Tah (AfDB President) as the new President of the African Development Bank (African Development Bank Group). On behalf of the entire African health family, I warmly congratulate Dr. Sidi on his appointment. We

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