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…
We are excited to announce that registration is now open for the 74th Health Ministers' Conference (HMC), happening from February 10-12, 2025, at the Umodzi Park Hotel in Lilongwe, Republic of Malawi. This year’s conference, themed "Looking Ahead Post the…
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.…
From September 9th to 12th, 2024, a pivotal workshop was held in Kigali, Rwanda, to finalize, validate, and officially launch the Event-Based Surveillance (EBS) guidelines. This significant event, organized by the Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC) in collaboration with the East,…
In an effort to bolster their public health emergency preparedness, São Tomé and Príncipe, a small island nation vulnerable to a variety of natural and biological hazards, conducted a vital workshop from July 15 to 19, 2024. Utilizing the World…
ECSA-HC is inviting qualified candidates to apply for the position of Manager, Knowledge Management, Monitoring and Evaluation. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in advancing health initiatives across the region. Applicants with experience in monitoring, evaluation,…
We are delighted to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Faustine Engelbert Ndugulile on his election as the Regional Director for the World Health Organization (WHO) African Region. Dr. Ndugulile’s election during the Seventy-fourth session of the WHO Regional Committee…
