WHAT: Weekly engagement with members of the media to share critical updates on the COVID-19 situation and the progress made to implement key initiatives of the joint continental strategy for COVID-19 response in Africa.
SPEAKERS: H.E. Amira Elfadil Mohammed, Commissioner for Social Affairs, AUC
Dr John Nkengasong, Director, Africa CDC
WHERE: Online through ZOOM, please register in advance to join the briefing
Register in advance for this webinar using the below link:
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vgLIaGHNRyqKCxI6JqrfaQ
Live stream: https://livestream.com/africanunion/events/9033858
The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has spread to about 220 countries and territories with more than 54million cases; and claimed over 1.3million lives globally. In Africa, over 1.9million cases have been reported in all countries, with nearly 48,000 deaths. Africa CDC continue to work with Member States to ensure an effective response to the outbreak by Member States, including maintaining key public health measures which have helped to slow down the pandemic on the continent and to be prepared for a possible second wave of the outbreak.
Dr Nkengasong’s briefing on the COVID-19 situation will be followed by the signing of MOU between the African Union and African Development Bank (AfDB). This short ceremony will be performed by H.E. Amira Elfadil, Commissioner for Social Affairs at AU Commission, and Mr. Abdul B. Kamara, Country Manager, AfDB Group.
Kindly note that the briefings now covers 3 AU working languages (English, French and Portuguese) through interpretation.
Below are basic things to consider during the briefing.
· Journalists will be allowed to ask questions directly online. If you have a question send your name and the name of your media house to WhatsApp # (+251 945 502 310), the following emails (GwehN@africa-union.org, molalett@africa-union.org) and they will be taken by the moderator.
· Colleagues who cannot ask questions directly online should send their questions to the same number or email addresses.
Media inquiries:
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.
About Africa CDC
Africa CDC is a specialized technical institution 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
