When Dr. Henry Chibowa, Director of Health Services in Malawi’s Mangochi District Council, reflects on his early years in the health system, he recalls a time marked by frustration and uncertainty. Despite his district’s deep involvement in translating national health…
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – 26 October 2025 The East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) and the Forum of Parliaments of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (FP-ICGLR) have today signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding…
In September 2025, the Government of Zimbabwe, with technical and financial support from the East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) and the World Health Organization (WHO), successfully conducted a Joint External Evaluation (JEE) to assess the country’s progress…
The East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC), in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), and Resolve to Save Lives (RTSL), convened a regional training workshop on Early Action Review (EAR) using…
As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen regional preparedness and cross-border health security, the East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) supported a coping capacity assessment at the Nakonde–Tunduma One Stop Border Post, situated between Zambia and Tanzania. The…
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…
