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Welcome to the 74th Health Ministers’ Conference (HMC)

February 10-12, 2025 | Umodzi Park Hotel, Lilongwe, Malawi

The East, Central, and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) is thrilled to host the 74th Health Ministers’ Conference in Malawi’s vibrant capital, Lilongwe. This significant annual event convenes health ministers, policymakers, healthcare professionals and key stakeholders from across the region to share knowledge, foster partnerships, and support impactful health initiatives.

Join the 74th ECSA Health Ministers’ Conference Live!

We invite you to follow the proceedings of the conference in real-time. Engage with health leaders from 9 Member States as they discuss strategies to strengthen health systems and foster regional collaboration in East, Central, and Southern Africa.

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Be part of this transformative discussion and share your thoughts with us using #74ECSAHMC and #ECSAHealthCommunity.

About the Conference

Themed “Looking Ahead Post the Golden Jubilee,” the 74th HMC represents a vital opportunity to reflect on the milestones of ECSA-HC’s 50 years of progress while setting a forward-looking agenda for health in the region. This year’s conference will address essential priorities to strengthen health systems, improve health outcomes, and enhance resilience in the face of future challenges.

Join us to engage in high-level discussions, collaborative sessions, and networking opportunities, all aimed at creating sustainable, impactful change across East, Central, and Southern Africa.

Conference Highlights:

  • Launch of the ECSA-HC 10-year Strategic Plan (2024-2034)
  • Key Plenary Sessions covering priority health areas:
    • Building Capacity on Health Emergencies and Resilience
    • Health of Women, Children, and Adolescents
    • Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases
    • Universal Health Coverage
    • Health Workforce Development
    • Local Manufacturing of Medicines and Medical Supplies
    • Health Data Integration and Financing
  • Networking Events: Cocktail reception and formal dinner to foster partnerships and dialogue
  • Exclusive Closed Session for Health Ministers to discuss policy and strategic directives

For a detailed agenda,Event programme,logistic information, and other details, please view the attachments tab

Registration

Preconferences

Transforming Political Commitments on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) into Action

Join us for a high-level side event focused on reviewing, refining, and aligning Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) resolutions. This session will center on actionable strategies informed by declarations from the United Nations General Assembly High-Level Meeting (UNGA HLM) on AMR and the 4th High-Level Ministerial Summit on AMR.

  • Date: 9th February 2025
  • Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Location: Malawi, hosted at the ECSA-HC 74th Health Ministers’ Conference
  • Organized by: ECSA-HC, ReAct Africa, and ICARS

Register now to secure your participation: Transforming Political Commitments on AMR – Registration Form

Contact Information

For any questions or additional information, please feel free to reach out:

ECSA-HC Secretariat
Plot 157, Oloirien, Njiro Road
P.O. Box 1009, Arusha, Tanzania
Tel: +255-27-2549362; +255-27-2549365/6
Email: regsec@ecsahc.org

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