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1st Governing Board Meeting of the Africa Center for Disease Control and Prevention Endorses Five Regional Collaborating Centers

1st Governing Board Meeting of the Africa Center for Disease Control and Prevention Endorses Five Regional Collaborating Centers

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May 13, 2016

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 9 May 2016- The inaugural meeting of the governing board of the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) was hosted by the African Union Commission at the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa. The board comprises ten (10) ministers of health, two (2) representatives of the Commission, two (2) nominees of the private sector and civil society and one (1) representative of regional health organizations.

In his opening remarks, the Commissioner for Social Affairs; Dr Mustapha Sidiki Kaloko congratulated the members of the Africa CDC governing board. “Allow me to seize this opportunity to congratulate you for your nomination as members of the Governing Board of the Africa CDC. As you know, the role of this board is very important in the implementation of the Africa CDC and key decisions from this first meeting of the board will definitely help to accelerate the implementation of the first phase”.

The 15 member board endorsed Kenya, Nigeria, Gabon, Egypt and Zambia as the Regional Collaborating Centers (RCCs) for the Africa CDC, after reading and reviewing the onsite assessment mission report for the selection of the centers. The RCC’s will support the day-to-day execution of the Africa CDC strategic work plan to effectively monitor public health, respond to emergencies, and address complex health challenges and build needed capacity. They will support the continent at the point of need, rather than from a centralized, distant location.

The board also vetted the 5 candidates for the Africa CDC director position, the outcome of which is yet to be announced.

The Africa CDC will put in place a structure to support African countries in their efforts to effectively monitor public health, respond to emergencies, address complex health challenges and build needed capacity. The Africa CDC, as an African-owned institution, will provide a strong platform for technical coordination, ultimately strengthening public health systems, preparedness, surveillance and interventions across the continent. Furthermore, the Africa CDC will build capacity on the continent to respond to public health emergencies including outbreaks, man-made and natural disasters as well as public health events of regional and international concern. FA/wzm

Media Contact:
Wynne Musabayana | Deputy Head of Division | Information and Communication Directorate | African Union Commission | Tel: (251) 11 551 77 00 | Fax: (251) 11 551 78 44 | E-mail: MusabayanaW@africa-union.org | Web: www.au.int|Addis Ababa | Ethiopia

For further information:
Directorate of Information and Communication | African Union Commission I E-mail: DIC@african-union.org I Website: www.au.int I Addis Ababa | Ethiopia

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