MEDIA ADVISORY
Press Briefing on the Coronavirus Disease Outbreak
INVITATION TO REPRESENTATIVES OF THE MEDIA
WHAT: A follow-up press briefing to provide updated information to the media on the ongoing coronavirus disease outbreak. The briefing will provide information about the status of the disease and actions taken by African Union to prevent transmission in Africa.
SPEAKER: Dr John Nkengasong, Director, Africa CDC
WHEN: Friday, 14 February 2020
TIME: 2.00 p.m.-3.00 pm
WHERE: Small Conference Hall 3, New Conference Center (NCC), African Union Commission, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Background Information
The number of cases of the ongoing outbreak of coronavirus disease is now more than 45,000, mainly in China. Until date there has been no confirmed case in any African country. Africa CDC is working with Member States to ensure adequate preparedness and response to the disease. In this briefing the Director of Africa CDC will provide update on the countermeasures being taken by Africa CDC to prevent transmission of the disease in the continent.
Journalists are invited to attend and cover the press briefing at the African Union Headquarters on Friday, 14 February 2020, at 2.00 pm.
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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