Silicosis, a debilitating and often fatal lung disease caused by prolonged exposure to fine silica dust, continues to pose a significant threat to mine workers around the world. This preventable occupational disease is particularly rampant in developing countries where safety…
ECSA Health Community (ECSA HC), in collaboration with the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and USAID Advancing Nutrition, successfully convened the 4th Technical Meeting from the 21st to the 25th of August at Whitesands, Mombasa, Kenya. This assembly served as…
In an era where the handling of biological materials such as microorganisms, viruses, and toxins can pose monumental challenges, the need for steadfast biosafety and biosecurity has never been clearer. But what does it really take to ensure these…
📢Join us for a crucial webinar: "Post Lung Disease: Emerging Threats to TB Response" 🫁🦠 Hosted by ECSA-HC 🌍🔬 🗓️ Date: August 22, 2023 🕑 Time: 14:00 CAT 🔗 Register now: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScWS7UZ_NF-FWjYpBuwaekN_1oCYL72so8O2PFifaV0rnbc8w/viewform?pli=1 Don't miss this insightful discussion!
Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant global health challenge, particularly in regions like sub-Saharan Africa. In Angola, the prevalence of TB has been a cause for concern, contributing to the overall burden of disease within the Southern African Development Community (SADC)…
Attention strategic planning experts! We're excited to invite you to be a part of a meaningful mission. The ECSA-HC (East, Central, and Southern Africa Health Community) is looking for dedicated Individual Consultants to help craft our Strategic Plan for 2023-2028.…
The unique landscape of Africa mandates region-specific approaches for the implementation of National Antimicrobial Stewardship programs and the deployment of AMR surveillance systems. Addressing this challenge head-on from August 7th to 11th, 2023, the East, Central, and Southern Africa Health…
PRESS RELEASE REGIONAL MEETING TO REVIEW ANTIMICROBIAL (AMR) STEWARDSHIP GUIDELINES AND IMPLEMENTATION OF AMR SURVEILLANCE. The East,…
We're excited to announce that the SATBHSS project, in collaboration with Genetic Analytics, is hosting a virtual stakeholder workshop to disseminate and solicit feedback on our draft report of the recent Regional TB Out of Pocket Expenditure study. What's the…
The World Bank is proposing to finance a Multi Phased Approach (MPA) project (or the” project”), AFE Health Emergencies, Preparedness, Response and Resilience MPA regional operation that will include in the first instance Kenya, Ethiopia, and Sao Tome and Principe.…
