Webinar: African Solidarity in the age of COVID19
Webinar: African Solidarity in the age of COVID19
MEDIA ADVISORY
WHAT: Webinar on “African Solidarity in the age of COVID19”.
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_G7O9y691TWCjV0j5UqRjGQ
SPEAKERS: Dr. John Nkengasong, Director, Africa CDC.
Dr Benjamin Djoudalbaye, Head of Policy, Health Diplomacy and Communication. AfricaCDC. Moderator Mrs Wynne Musabayana, Head of Communication African Union Commission.
WHEN: Monday, 25 May 2020
TIME: 7.00–8.00 pm East African Time.
Background Information
Starting at 19:00 EAT, 16:00 GMT, the webinar will review the vision of the founders of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) and the importance of solidarity in tackling Africa’s health issues. It will celebrate Africa’s contribution to health and its resilience, and discuss a new global health order. The forum will be an opportunity to brief Africa about the #COVID19 situation on the continent, including some of the resource and capacity challenges, as well as its likely socio economic impact. It will also discuss the recently launched African Union COVID-19 Response Fund. The discussions will take place in the context of Agenda 2063, the continental development framework agreed to by leaders of all the 55 member states.
Journalists are invited to connect and attend the webinar on Monday, 25 May 2020, at 7.00 p.m. East Africa Time.
Media inquiries:
Mr Molalet Tsedeke, Tel: 0911-630631; Email: molalett@africa-union.org; Directorate of Information and Communication; AU Commission
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
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
For further information:
Directorate of Information and Communication | African Union Commission I E-mail: DIC@africa-union.org I Website: www.au.int I Addis Ababa | Ethiopia
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Topic Resources
Outbreak Update: As of 3 May 2023, a total of 765,222,932 COVID-19 cases and 6,921,614 deaths (case fatality ratio [CFR]: 1%) have been reported globally by 232 countries and territories to the World Health Organization (WHO).
Outbreak Update: As of 3 May 2023, a total of 765,222,932 COVID-19 cases and 6,921,614 deaths (case fatality ratio [CFR]: 1%) have been reported globally by 232 countries and territories to the World Health Organization (WHO).
Outbreak Update: As of 1 April 2023, a total of 761,402,282 COVID-19 cases and 6,887,000 deaths (case fatality ratio [CFR]: 1%) have been reported globally by 232 countries and territories to the World Health Organization (WHO).
Outbreak Update: As of 21 March 2023, a total of 760,360,956 COVID-19 cases and 6,873,477 deaths (case fatality ratio [CFR]: 1%) have been reported globally by 232 countries and territories to the World Health Organization (WHO).
Agenda 2063 is Africa’s development blueprint to achieve inclusive and sustainable socio-economic development over a 50-year period.
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