March 26
East Africa: East Africa Community (EAC) Launch Carmma Plus - Re-Strengthened Campaign On Accelerated Reduction of Maternal Mortality in Africa (Carmma Plus 2021-2030)
The African Union Commission through the Department of Health, Humanitarian Affairs, and Social Development in coordination with the East Africa Community launches the CARMMA plus… Read more »
March 22
Africa: The African Union (AU) Commission Commemorates the 2024 World Tuberculosis Day Under the Theme - 'Yes, We Can End TB'
The AU Commission, under the leadership of the Department of Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development held a commemoration event at the AU Commission HQ under the theme… Read more »
March 04
Africa: AUC Joins WHO and Unicef Campaign to Halt Spiralling Overweight and Obesity Rates in Africa
The African Union (AU) Commission joins the AU Member States and development partners worldwide to commemorate 2024 World Obesity Day under the theme "Let's Talk About Obesity… Read more »
February 24
Africa: Ground-Breaking Ceremony for the AU-Panvac New Laboratory Complex
The African Union Pan African Veterinary Vaccine Centre (AU-PANVAC) celebrated a historic milestone on February 21, 2024, with the groundbreaking ceremony for its new laboratory… Read more »
February 05
Africa: African Union and European Union Expand Mutual Cooperation for Global Health
The African Union Commission (AUC) and the European Union convened for a 3-day High-level dialogue from 05 - 07 February 2024 to Strengthen the Health Partnership between Africa… Read more »
Africa: AU - EU Health Dialogue On Strengthening Health Partnership Between Africa and Europe
What: High level dialogue and media briefing between the African Union Commission and the European Union to Strengthen Health Partnership between Africa and Europe Read more »
March 29, 2023
Africa: African Union Commission and Nutrition International Join Forces to Launch Advocacy Campaign Focused On Reducing Malnutrition Particularly in Adolescent Girls
African Union Commission and Nutrition International join forces to launch advocacy campaign focused on reducing malnutrition particularly in adolescent girls Read more »
Africa: African Union Nutrition Champion, His Majesty King Letsie III Calls On Leaders to Put in Place Practical and Sustainable Financing Mechanisms to Deliver Improved Nutrition Outcomes
The two-day High-Level Dialogue on Nutrition Financing which started on 23 March, set out to review initiatives on private sector engagement, unpack the role of the private sector… Read more »
March 24, 2023
Africa: 2023 World Tuberculosis Day Commemoration
"Yes! We Will End TB!" Read more »
March 16, 2023
Africa: AU-Saro and Mauritius Set to Initiate a Mental Health Facilitator Pilot Programme
The African Union Southern Africa Regional Office held a meeting with Senior officials from the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology in Port Louis, Mauritius to discuss… Read more »
February 22, 2023
Africa: AU Assembly Appoints Dr Jean Kaseya As Director General of the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (AfricaCDC)
On 19th February, the Assembly of the African Union appointed Dr Jean Kaseya of the Democratic Republic of Congo as Director General of the AfricaCDC for a mandate of 4 years. He… Read more »
January 21, 2023
Africa: AU Commission Chair Appoints Dr Ibrahim Assane Mayaki As Special Envoy for Food Systems
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission H.E Moussa Faki Mahamat is pleased to announce the appointment of H.E. Dr Ibrahim Assane Mayaki, former Prime Minister of the… Read more »
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