NCDs, Food Security and Nutrition
Reducing malnutrition and non-communicable diseases through stronger food security and nutrition across the region.
An inter-governmental health organization uniting member states across East, Central and Southern Africa.
Leadership & Governance
The ECSA-HC governance structure is led by the Health Ministers Conference (HMC), which provides strategic policy direction, while the ECSA-HC Secretariat, led by the Director-General, coordinates regional programmes and implements key decisions.
Regional cooperation is key to stronger health systems and better health outcomes across East, Central and Southern Africa.
Minister of Health, Kingdom of Eswatini & Chairperson of the ECSA-HC Health Ministers' Conference (HMC)
Director Director, ECSA-HC & Head of Secretariat
Four clusters driving better health across East, Central and Southern Africa.
Reducing malnutrition and non-communicable diseases through stronger food security and nutrition across the region.
Policy priorities and strategies that help every family member enjoy optimum physical, mental and social well-being.
Tracking progress on the SDGs and Health Ministers Resolutions, and sharing knowledge for informed decisions.
Strengthening health systems for efficient, equitable and effective health services in member states.
Measurable results fostering regional cooperation for better health.
27
Member & Non-member States Supported
11
Colleges of Health Science Established
76
Laboratories Set Up in Member States
2,134
Medical Practitioners Trained
Regional projects strengthening health systems across our region.
Conferences, meetings and workshops across East, Central and Southern Africa.
Minister of Health, Eswatini
Minister of Health, Kenya
Minister of Health, Lesotho
Minister of Health, Malawi
Minister of Health, Mauritius
Minister of Health, Mozambique
Minister of Health, Sao Tome
Minister of Health, Tanzania
Minister of Health, Uganda
Minister of Health, Zambia
Minister of Health, Zimbabwe
Open tenders and the latest press releases from the ECSA-HC Secretariat.
ECSA-HC/T/2026/005 - Tanzania
Arusha, Tanzania | 6 October 2026 The East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) has called for strengthened regional vigilance following Kenya’s confirmation of an imported case of…
Stories and perspectives from voices across the region.
One flight from Entebbe On Saturday 3 October 2026, a Kenyan citizen who had lived in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) for seven years boarded Jambo jet flight JM8523 from Entebbe to Nairobi…
Stay informed with the latest news and stories from across our region.
Arusha, Tanzania – 2nd June 2026 – The East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) is pleased to announce the rejoining of the Republic of Mozambique as a Full Member State and the ad…
The East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) is implementing a six-month intervention to evert possible cross-border transmission of the Bundibugyo Virus from the Democratic Republ…
The official launch of the six-month cross-border Ebola preparedness and response intervention for high-risk Points-of-Entry in Eastern and Southern Africa Lusaka, Zambia |August 20, 2026. Today, in L…
ECSA-HC Marks World Mental Health Day 2025 by Highlighting Youth-Driven Action The East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) joins the global community in commemorating World Mental…
The East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) invites applications from suitably qualified nationals of ECSA-HC Member States for the position of Director of Finance. The Director o…
Arusha, Tanzania – 2nd June 2026 – The East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) is pleased to announce the rejoining of the Republic of Mozambique as a Full Member State and the ad…
