CPHIA2023 in Focus: Unpacking Africa's New Public Health Order

11/10/23 • 23 min

🎉 Get ready for another riveting episode of Break It Down! 🎙️
In this special episode, our MD, Vivianne Ihekweazu, speaks with Dr. Ahmed Ogwell Ouma, Deputy Director General of the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC).
This special episode is a sneak peek into the upcoming Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA) set to be held in Lusaka, Zambia from November 27th to 30th. Nigeria Health Watch proudly stands as an official media partner, hosting two side events that will contribute to shaping the future of health across the continent. 🔬
In this episode, Vivianne and Dr. Ouma delve into the essence of Africa's health landscape, exploring the pillars of the New Public Health Order. Brace yourself for an enlightening discussion on strengthening institutions, empowering the workforce, local manufacturing, utilising domestic resources, and fostering action-oriented partnerships.
Discover how Africa CDC communicates these pillars to member states and the broader community, fostering ownership and ensuring a collective response to future health emergencies.
It’s a lively dialogue that transcends boundaries and charts a course for a resilient and self-reliant health system in Africa. 🎧

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