The East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) welcomes the publication of the WHO Global Antimicrobial Resistance and Use Surveillance System (GLASS) Report 2025 — a landmark contribution to global and regional accountability in our collective fight against antimicrobial…
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 Health Day 2025, under the theme “Mental Health in Humanitarian Emergencies.”This year,…
Health care-associated infections (HAIs) remain a critical challenge in low- and middle-income countries. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 15% of hospitalized patients in developing countries acquire at least one HAI during their hospital stay. These infections result in prolonged hospital stays,…
Overview In July 2025, Zambia and Zimbabwe convened a high-level Cross-Border Health Security Meeting at Kazungula under the HEPRR Programme, bringing together port-health officials, district representatives, and international partners to reinforce epidemic preparedness and response Focus Areas The meeting addressed…
Overview The East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) has rolled out a Digital Point of Entry (PoE) Screening Tool — a real-time solution transforming traveler screening and health data reporting across the region Developed under the World Bank–funded…
Overview In August 2025, Ethiopia, with support from the East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC), conducted a comprehensive assessment of its International Health Regulations (IHR 2005) Core Capacities across four major international airports Addis Ababa Bole, Dire Dawa,…
The East, Central, and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) proudly marked a historic milestone at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80) by convening a high-level side event on Science Diplomacy, organized in collaboration with the Muhimbili University of Health…
The East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) invites qualified audit firms to submit proposals for the Provision of Financial Audit Services for the financial years 2025/26–2028/29. 🔹 RFP No.: ECSAHC/209/2025-2029🔹 Scope: Audit of ECSA-HC Secretariat, constituent Colleges (COSECSA…
The East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) joins the world in commemorating World Suicide Prevention Day, reaffirming its commitment to addressing mental health as a regional public health priority. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than…
📅 Date: September 10, 2025⏰ Time: 16:00 – 17:30 EAT📍 Venue: Online | Zoom The East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC), in collaboration with The Center for Implementation (TCI), invites you to an introductory webinar on Implementation Science…
