Africa CDC Official Press Briefing at the 39th AU Summit
Africa CDC Official Press Briefing at the 39th AU Summit
WHAT: The Director General of Africa CDC, H.E. Dr Jean Kaseya, will engage with members of the media on the margins of the 39th African Union Summit of Heads of State and Government to highlight Africa CDC’s priorities and progress under the Africa Health Strategy (AHSS). The briefing will share key achievements, ongoing initiatives, and emerging challenges shaping the continent’s health agenda.
EVENT: Official Press Briefing with the Director General of Africa CDC at the 39th AU Summit
WHEN: 11 February 2026
TIME: 17:00 - 17:30pm EAT (GMT +3)
WHERE: Africa Union Commission - Media Briefing Room #3
SPEAKER(s): H.E Dr Jean Kaseya, Director General, Africa CDC,
MODERATOR: Master of Ceremonies
Media Invite: Accredited journalists and media institutions attending the AU Summit are invited to participate in this important briefing, as per the details outlined above.
Opportunities will be available for one-on-one interviews with the Director General and other subject-matter experts.
Media inquiries:
Margaret Muigai Edwin, Director of Communication & Public Information: Africa
CDC | Tel: +255 742 635 592 | Email: edwinm@africacdc.org
About Africa CDC
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) is a continental autonomous Public Health agency 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
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