Background Information

 

The total number of COVID-19 cases is now over 11 million globally. With several confirmed cases in 54 African countries, Africa CDC is working with Member States to ensure appropriate response to the outbreak in their countries. The Director of Africa CDC will provide critical update on the coordinated efforts by Member States to implement the AU’s joint continental strategy on COVID-19 and highlight key steps taken to support the PACT initiative across countries and other countermeasures taken to minimize fatality due to the disease in Africa. 

 

Here are basic things to note about tomorrows briefing.

 

 

Journalists are invited to connect and attend the press briefing on Thursday, 09 July 2020, at 11.00 a.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.