Press Briefing on the Coronavirus Disease Outbreak
Press Briefing on the Coronavirus Disease Outbreak
MEDIA ADVISORY
Press Briefing on the Coronavirus Disease Outbreak
INVITATION TO REPRESENTATIVES OF THE MEDIA
WHAT: A press briefing to provide information to the media on the ongoing coronavirus disease outbreak. What is the virus and how is it transmitted? What is Africa CDC doing with Member States on preparedness and how can one avoid being infected?
SPEAKER: Dr John Nkengasong: Director, Africa CDC
WHEN: Tuesday, 28 January 2020
TIME: 11.00 am - 12.00 noon
WHERE: Small Conference Hall 2, New Conference Center (NCC), African Union Commission, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Background Information
The ongoing outbreak of Coronavirus disease, which originated from China, is spreading very fast. Cases have been detected in some countries, including USA, France, Singapore, Japan, Malaysia, Australia, South Korea, Nepal, Thailand, and Vietnam. This briefing will present a description of the virus disease, what Africa CDC is doing with Member States on preparedness and general information on how to avoid being infected.
Journalists are invited to attend and cover the press briefing at the African Union Headquarters on Tuesday, 28 January 2020, at 11.00 am.
Media inquiries:
Mr Molalet Tsedeke, Tel: 0911-630631; Email: molalett@africa-union.org; Directorate of Information and Communication; AU Commission
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
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
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
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