The East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC), in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO), Africa CDC, World Bank, and IGAD, convened a high-level Regional Workshop to adapt the WHO Guidance on Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs) and Multidrug-Resistant Organisms…
The ECSA-HC Management Team paid a courtesy visit to the Hon. Minister of Health, Tanzania, to reaffirm our shared commitment to advancing health across East, Central, and Southern Africa. This high-level engagement focused on regional cooperation, health systems strengthening, and…
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 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…
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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…
