Africa: AU Member States Urged to Have Functional Nat'l Public Health Institute Capable of Leading Disease Prevention

Africa: AU Member States Urged to Have Functional Nat'l Public Health Institute Capable of Leading Disease Prevention

Addis Ababa, -- - In a powerful display of regional unity and commitment to strengthening public health systems, senior health officials, government leaders, and public health professionals from across Southern Africa convened in Harare, Zimbabwe, for the Fourth Annual Southern African National Public Health Institute (NPHI) Meeting.

Africa CDC urges countries to strengthen public health systems

The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) on Wednesday urged African countries to bolster their public health systems in preparation for future pandemics and health threats. Speaking at the opening of the Fourth Annual Southern Africa National Public Health Institute (NPHI) Meeting held in the Zimbabwean capital of Harare on Wednesday, Africa CDC Regional Director Lul Riek said pandemics such as COVID-19, Marburg virus a…