Statement on COVID-19 and the training of healthcare professionals in Africa

Governments around the world are implementing measures to contain the spread of COVID-19, which are complimented effectively with clinical care. Healthcare professionals have emerged as national heroes on account of the perceived COVID-19 risk they face daily in carrying out their duties at healthcare facilities or in the communities. Several healthcare professionals have lost their […]

COMMUNITY USE OF FACE MASKS (2)

This document provides guidance to Member States on the effective use of face masks/coverings in the community by individuals without COVID-19 symptoms in order to reduce potential transmission of SARS-CoV-2.a It also provides advice on the use of masks during home care for patients with COVID-19. Background: According to current evidence, SARS-CoV-2 – the virus […]

Public Health Emergency Operations Centres (PHEOCs) and COVID-19 Management

Date: Thursday, 17 September 2020 | Time: 3.00-4.10 pm Eastern Africa TimeFeatures• Knowledge transfer through facilitated sessions and continuous mentoring• Networking, learning and experience sharing• Advocating for the use of PHEOCs and Incident Management System for emergency response in settings where there are no PHEOCsSeries:Incident LeadershipTopic of the week:Team building and ManagementCountry Experience:Uganda

Public Health Emergency Operations Centres (PHEOCs) and COVID-19 Management

Date: Thursday, 10 September 2020 | Time: 3.00-4.10 pm Eastern Africa TimeFeatures• Knowledge transfer through facilitated sessions and continuous mentoring• Networking, learning and experience sharing• Advocating for the use of PHEOCs and Incident Management System for emergency response in settings where there are no PHEOCsSeries:Incident LeadershipTopic of the week:Management by ObjectivesCountry Experience:Togo

AU Heads of State and Government endorse African common position on controlling Antimicrobial Resistance

RECALLING the commitments, strategies, and guidance from international organizations, intergovernmental organizations, and Member States regarding antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and the highest level commitment shown by Africa’s Heads of State and Government to improve the health of Africans, including: • Agenda 2063, the Africa We Want • The Africa Health Strategy, 2016-2030 • Animal Health Strategy […]