Background Information
The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has spread to about 220 countries and territories with more than 71.5million cases; and claimed over 1.6million lives globally. In Africa, over 2.4million cases have been reported in all countries, with nearly 57,000 deaths.
Africa CDC continue to work with Member States to ensure an effective response to the outbreak by Member States, including maintaining key public health measures which have helped to slow down the pandemic on the continent and to be prepared as some countries are already experiencing a second wave of infections.
Dr Nkengasong will be joined by Professor Heidi Larson, Director of the Vaccine Confidence Project at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine at this week’s briefing which will cover regular updates on the COVID-19 situation and Africa CDC response activities across the continent.
Ground Breaking and Unveiling Ceremony for of the Africa CDC Headquarters Building Project
WHAT: Ground breaking and Unveiling Ceremony to launch the start of the construction work of the Africa CDC Headquarters Building Project (Phase I). The program is jointly organized by the Commission and the Chinese Mission to the African Union, and will be attended by Senior Officials of the Commission, Member States, China and the host country.
SPEAKER:
H.E. Amira Elfadil Mohammed, Commissioner for Social Affairs.
H.E. Ambassador LIU Yuxi, Head of the Chinese Mission to the AU.
WHEN: Monday, 14 December 2020
TIME: 10:30 A.M., East Africa Time
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