Public health measures at Points of Entry (PoE) play a critical role in protecting populations from cross-border health risks, including the spread of infectious diseases and other threats to health security. In line with the International Health Regulations (IHR, 2005),…
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a significant public health and economic challenge in the East, Central, and Southern Africa (ECSA) region. The misuse and overuse of antimicrobials in animal health contribute to the emergence and spread of resistant pathogens, posing risks…
ECSA-HC Welcomes Dr. Ntuli Kapologwe as the New Director General The East, Central, and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Ntuli Angyelile Kapologwe 🇹🇿 as its new Director General. His appointment was officially…
The 74th Health Ministers’ Conference (HMC) is underway! 📢 From February 10-12, 2025, health leaders, policymakers, and experts from across East, Central, and Southern Africa have gathered in Lilongwe, Malawi, to discuss key strategies for strengthening health systems, tackling public…
The East, Central, and Southern African Health Community (ECSA-HC) is deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Faustine Engelbert Ndugulile on November 27, 2024. His passing is an immense loss not only to the United Republic of Tanzania but to…
In the picturesque city of Arusha, Tanzania, on the 13th of November 2024, the East, Central, and Southern African Health Community (ECSA-HC), in collaboration with the Commonwealth Secretariat, took a monumental step forward with the launch of the Regional Mental…
Date & Time: 📅 Thursday, November 14, 2024 ⏰ 15:00 Nairobi time / 07:00 DC time 📍 Virtual (Portuguese and French interpretation available) Webinar Registration Link: Join the Webinar Background Advocacy has been essential in advancing the fight against cervical…
In an effort to bolster health security and emergency preparedness at key border points, representatives from the Ministries of Health in Kenya and Tanzania convened from August 12th to 24th, 2024. This strategic meeting, supported by the East, Central, and…
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a formidable global health threat, challenging the efficacy of life-saving drugs and escalating healthcare costs. São Tomé and Príncipe, a small island nation in Central Africa, faces significant challenges in combating AMR due to limited resources…
São Tomé and Príncipe marked a significant milestone in strengthening its public health emergency response with a comprehensive training on the Public Health Emergency Operations Center (PHEOC) and the Incident Management System (IMS) held from August 19 to 23, 2024.…
