Addis Ababa, 6 April 2026 – The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention is pleased to announce the appointment of Ambassador Troy Fitrell (USA) as Senior Advisor on International Cooperation, Ambassador Pierre Delsaux (Belgium) as Senior Advisor on Strategic Partnership, Dr. Christoph Benn (Germany) as Senior Advisor on Debt Swaps, and Professor Benedict Oramah (Nigeria) as Senior Advisor on Strategic Financing.
Together, they bring exceptional experience and influence across finance, diplomacy, public policy, and health security. Their appointment reflects Africa CDC’s commitment to assembling the calibre of leadership required to mobilise capital, shape high-level policy, and forge the strategic partnerships needed to advance the Africa Health Security and Sovereignty agenda with greater speed, credibility, and scale.
“I am delighted to welcome Benedict, Christoph, Troy and Pierre to Africa CDC,” said Director General Kaseya. “Their stature, strategic insight and global reach will strengthen our ability to unlock new financing, deepen high-level partnerships and accelerate Africa’s path toward stronger health security and sovereignty.” Africa CDC warmly welcomes them and looks forward to their contributions in accelerating impact across the continent.
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About Africa CDC
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Media Contact Margaret Edwin
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