# ECSA-Health Community > Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.2, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. Fostering Regional cooperation for Better Health ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://ecsahc.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [ECSA-HC’s regional Ebola Preparedness and Response plan for 10 countries](https://ecsahc.org/ecsa-hcs-regional-ebola-preparedness-and-response-plan-for-10-countries/): The East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) is implementing a six-month intervention to evert possible cross-border transmission of the Bundibugyo Virus from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) where an outbreak of the disease has raised the risk for high-volume trade and mobility routes connecting DRC with 16 major trade corridors. Over 30 - [Consultancy Opportunity - Technical Expert for Regional South-to-South Learning and Innovation Adoption](https://ecsahc.org/consultancy-opportunity-technical-expert-for-regional-south-to-south-learning-and-innovation-adoption/): TERMS OF REFERENCE Technical Expert for Regional South-to-South Learning and Innovation Adoption NEST360 in Tanzania and the Pluslife MiniDock MTB near-point-of-care test in Mozambique Contracting authority East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) Countries of focus United Republic of Tanzania and Republic of Mozambique Exemplar/learning partners Kenya for NEST360; South Africa - [STATEMENT BY THE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF THE EAST, CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN AFRICA HEALTH COMMUNITY (ECSA-HC), DR. NTULI KAPOLOGWE](https://ecsahc.org/ecsa-hc-launches-regional-cross-border-ebola-preparedness-and-response-intervention/): The official launch of the six-month cross-border Ebola preparedness and response intervention for high-risk Points-of-Entry in Eastern and Southern Africa Lusaka, Zambia |August 20, 2026. Today, in Lusaka, Zambia, the East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC), has officially launched a comprehensive six-month cross-border Ebola preparedness and response intervention for high-risk borders to the - [Webinar: Policy & Governance for Self-Care](https://ecsahc.org/webinar-policy-governance-for-self-care/): The East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC), in collaboration with the Self-Care Trailblazer Group (SCTG), invites you to the second webinar in the Self-Care Webinar Series, titled: Policy & Governance for Self-Care: Country Experiences and Opportunities for Integration in ECSA-HC Member States Self-care is increasingly being recognized as an important strategy for strengthening - [Vacancy Announcement: Director of Finance](https://ecsahc.org/vacancy-announcement-director-of-finance/): The East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) invites applications from suitably qualified nationals of ECSA-HC Member States for the position of Director of Finance. The Director of Finance will provide strategic financial leadership, support resource mobilization, strengthen financial governance, oversee multi-donor financial management, and contribute to digital transformation of financial systems at the - [ECSA-HC Welcomes Mozambique as a Full Member State and São Tomé and Príncipe on Observer Status](https://ecsahc.org/ecsa-hc-welcomes-mozambique-as-a-full-member-state-and-sao-tome-and-principe-on-observer-status/): Arusha, Tanzania – 2nd June 2026 – The East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) is pleased to announce the rejoining of the Republic of Mozambique as a Full Member State and the admission of the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe (STP) on Observer Status to the regional health organization. The admission was formally approved by ECSA-HC - [ECSA-HC Health Ministers Commend Uganda’s Swift Response to Ebola Bundibugyo Disease Outbreak](https://ecsahc.org/ecsa-hc-health-ministers-commend-ugandas-swift-response-to-ebola-bundibugyo-disease-outbreak/): Press Release Arusha, 23rd May 2026; The East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC), through the Health Ministers Conference (HMC), commends the Government of the Republic of Uganda for its swift, decisive and well-coordinated response to the confirmed Ebola Bundibugyo Disease outbreak. The HMC further congratulates His Excellency the President of Uganda, the Ministry of - [ECSA-HC and Africa Frontline First Partner to Strengthen Community Health Systems in East, Central and Southern Africa](https://ecsahc.org/ecsa-hc-and-africa-frontline-first-partner-to-strengthen-community-health-systems-in-east-central-and-southern-africa/): ECSA-HC and Africa Frontline First Formalise Regional Partnership to Strengthen Community Health Worker Systems Across East, Central and Southern Africa Memorandum of understanding and joint action plan signing on the sidelines of the 79th World Health Assembly will mark a commitment to professionalise community health workers as a cornerstone of universal health coverage in the - [ECSA-HC Calls for Strengthened Regional Preparedness and Solidarity Following Ebola Outbreaks in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.](https://ecsahc.org/ecsa-hc-calls-for-strengthened-regional-preparedness-and-solidarity-following-ebola-outbreaks-in-uganda-and-the-democratic-republic-of-congo/): Arusha, Tanzania – 18th May 2026. The East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) expresses deep concern over the ongoing Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreaks reported in the Republic of Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). It extends its solidarity to the Governments, Ministries of Health, healthcare workers, affected families, and - [Permanent Secretaries from 12 Member Countries Convene to Formalize Cross-Border Collaboration for Health Security](https://ecsahc.org/permanent-secretaries-from-12-member-countries-convene-to-formalize-cross-border-collaboration-for-health-security/): BRAZZAVILLE, Republic of Congo – Permanent Secretaries from across East, Central, and Southern Africa have converged at the World Health Organisation Regional Office for Africa (WHO AFRO) for a consultative meeting that formalizes a framework for cross-border health security, a decisive move to strengthen regional efforts against infectious diseases. The two-day Consultative Meeting of Permanent - [ECSA-HC and Ministry of Health Zanzibar Sign Landmark MoU](https://ecsahc.org/ecsa-hc-and-ministry-of-health-zanzibar-sign-landmark-mou/): The East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) and the Ministry of Health Zanzibar have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking a major step forward in strengthening healthcare delivery, promoting innovation, and enhancing regional cooperation in health. The agreement was signed in Zanzibar on 21 April 2026. The new partnership provides a - [Invitation for Proposals: Consultancy to Support Communications & Dissemination (SRH/RMNCAH & Demographic Dividend)](https://ecsahc.org/invitation-for-proposals-consultancy-to-support-communications-dissemination-srh-rmncah-demographic-dividend/): The East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC), with funding support from AUDA-NEPAD, invites full proposals from qualified consulting firms for a consultancy to support communications and dissemination of SRH/RMNCAH and Demographic Dividend (DD) initiatives under the A2DSRH programme. Selection will be through Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) in line with ECSA-HC procurement - [PRESS RELEASE | Regional Leaders Set a Bold Health Agenda during the 76th Health Ministers Conference](https://ecsahc.org/communique-of-the-76ᵗʰ-health-ministers-conference/): ECSA-HC has successfully concluded the 76th Health Ministers Conference (3–5 Feb 2026) in Ezulwini, Kingdom of Eswatini, bringing together 400+ leaders from across East, Central and Southern Africa. The Conference and its high-level pre-events, including the Regional Youth Summit, Health Financing Dialogue on Value for Money, Value for Health, and the AMR Technical Meeting, resulted - [ECSA HEALTH MINISTERS AFFIRM REGIONAL AMR COMMITMENTS AND A CLEAR “PATHWAY TO ABUJA” FOLLOWING THE 76TH HEALTH MINISTERS CONFERENCE IN ESWATINI](https://ecsahc.org/ecsa-health-ministers-affirm-regional-amr-commitments-and-a-clear-pathway-to-abuja-following-the-76th-health-ministers-conference-in-eswatini/): Ezulwini, Eswatini — 05 February, 2026. Health Ministers from the East, Central and Southern Africa (ECSA) region have concluded the 76th Health Ministers Conference with a strengthened, regionally aligned set of commitments to accelerate action on antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The Ministers further reaffirmed a unified regional position and implementation-focused priorities to be advanced at the - [From Potential to Power: Young Africans Step Forward to Shape the Continent’s Future](https://ecsahc.org/from-potential-to-power-young-africans-step-forward-to-shape-the-continents-future/): The East, Central, and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) is holding the first-ever Regional Youth Summit on the Demographic Dividend and Sexual and Reproductive Health in Ezulwini from 30–31 January 2026, in the Kingdom of Eswatini. The Summit brings together young leaders, policymakers, development partners, and regional institutions from across East, Central, and Southern Africa to - [Consultancy Opportunity: Regional South-to-South Learning Landscape Analysis](https://ecsahc.org/consultancy-opportunity-regional-south-to-south-learning-landscape-analysis/): The East, Central, and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) is inviting applications from qualified individual consultants to undertake a Regional South-to-South Learning Landscape Analysis. The assignment will generate evidence on innovations that have worked (and those that have not) in supporting South-to-South learning within the ECSA region. Key Details Contract type: Individual Contract Duration: 30 - [Laboratory Leaders and Regulators Forge Stronger Partnerships to Strengthen Africa’s Laboratory Systems](https://ecsahc.org/laboratory-leaders-and-regulators-forge-stronger-partnerships-to-strengthen-africas-laboratory-systems/): Laboratory leaders and regulators have forged a stronger partnership to work more closely in strengthening laboratory systems across Africa improving coordination and ensuring that health systems remain adaptive and resilient in the face of emerging threats. This renewed collaboration was reinforced during the Adaptive Leadership Training 2025, a high-level initiative designed to build leadership capacity, - [Major Airports in Eastern and Horn of Africa Undergo Peer Review for Compliance to WHO’s International Health Regulation Standards](https://ecsahc.org/major-airports-in-eastern-and-horn-of-africa-undergo-peer-review-for-compliance-to-whos-international-health-regulation-standards/): A delegation of experts in epidemiological surveillance and port health services from Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Ethiopia has concluded a first-of-its-kind Peer-To-Peer assessment of compliances to the International Health Regulation (IHR) Core capacities at four major international airports in the region to establish the hubs’ capacities to handle public health emergencies. The experts’ review, led - [ECSA-HC: It’s Time for Africa to Lead; Not to Follow in Global Health Governance](https://ecsahc.org/ecsa-hc-its-time-for-africa-to-lead-not-to-follow-in-global-health-governance/): The Director General of the East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC), Dr. Ntuli Kapologwe, has called for greater ambition, unity, and assertiveness in Africa’s engagement with global health governance. Speaking during the Global Health Diplomacy Workshop in Lusaka, he stressed that the continent can no longer afford to be a passive actor in shaping international - [ECSA-HC Driving Policy Transformation: How the Thanzi Model is Empowering Smarter Health Decisions in Malawi](https://ecsahc.org/ecsa-hc-driving-policy-transformation-how-the-thanzi-model-is-empowering-smarter-health-decisions-in-malawi/): 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 policies into action, one persistent challenge remained understanding what truly worked and what did not. - [ECSA-HC and FP-ICGLR Forge Strategic Alliance to Advance Health, Governance, and Regional Integration](https://ecsahc.org/ecsa-hc-and-fp-icglr-forge-strategic-alliance-to-advance-health-governance-and-regional-integration/): 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 (MoU) to strengthen regional cooperation in health governance, diplomacy, and policy harmonization across the Great - [Zimbabwe Conducts Joint External Evaluation to Strengthen Health Security and IHR Core Capacities](https://ecsahc.org/zimbabwe-conducts-joint-external-evaluation-to-strengthen-health-security-and-ihr-core-capacities/): 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 in implementing the International Health Regulations (IHR 2005). The JEE, Zimbabwe’s second since joining the - [ECSA-HC Strengthens Regional Capacity through Training on Early Action Review Using the 7-1-7 Approach](https://ecsahc.org/ecsa-hc-strengthens-regional-capacity-through-training-on-early-action-review-using-the-7-1-7-approach/): 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 the 7-1-7 approach in Nairobi, Kenya. The workshop brought together public health professionals and emergency - [ECSA-HC Supports Coping Capacity Assessment at the Zambia–Tanzania Border.](https://ecsahc.org/ecsa-hc-supports-coping-capacity-assessment-at-the-zambia-tanzania-border/): 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 assessment was conducted within the framework of the Joint Strategic Risk Assessment (SRA) led by - [Statement by the Director General East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC), On the Release of the WHO GLASS 2025 Report on 13/10/2025](https://ecsahc.org/statement-by-the-director-general-east-central-and-southern-africa-health-community-ecsa-hc-on-the-release-of-the-who-glass-2025-report-on-13-10-2025/): 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 resistance (AMR). On behalf of the ECSA-HC Secretariat, I applaud all Member States and the - [Youth Taking Lead in Advancing Mental Health Across the ECSA Region](https://ecsahc.org/youth-take-the-lead-in-advancing-mental-health-across-the-ecsa-region/): 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, the spotlight turns to the region’s young people who are increasingly taking the lead in - [Zambia and Zimbabwe Join Forces to Strengthen Cross-Border Health Security](https://ecsahc.org/zambia-and-zimbabwe-join-forces-to-strengthen-cross-border-health-security/): 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 vulnerabilities to cross-border outbreaks such as cholera, polio, and Mpox — often driven by porous - [Malawi Moves to Strengthen Patient Safety through Adaptation of WHO HAI Guidelines “Tackling Health Care-Associated Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance in Malawi”](https://ecsahc.org/malawi-moves-to-strengthen-patient-safety-through-adaptation-of-who-hai-guidelines-tackling-health-care-associated-infections-and-antimicrobial-resistance-in-malawi/): 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, increased costs, higher patient mortality, and significant pressure on healthcare systems. In Malawi, the true - [ECSA-HC Launches Digital Point of Entry Screening Tool to Boost Regional Health Security](https://ecsahc.org/ecsa-hc-launches-digital-point-of-entry-screening-tool-to-boost-regional-health-security/): 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 HEPRR Programme, the tool enhances surveillance and reporting at borders, enabling frontline teams to capture - [Ethiopia Strengthens Preparedness at Major Airports through IHR Core Capacity Assessment](https://ecsahc.org/ethiopia-strengthens-preparedness-at-major-airports-through-ihr-core-capacity-assessment/): Overview In August 2025, Ethiopia, with support from the East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC), conducted a comprehensive assessment of its International Health Regulations (IHR 2005) Core Capacities across four major international airports Addis Ababa Bole, Dire Dawa, Mekelle, and Bahir Dar The exercise was led by the Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI) - [ECSA-HC Hosts First-Ever Science Diplomacy Event at UNGA80, Calls for Collective Regional Action to Address Africa’s Scientific Needs](https://ecsahc.org/ecsa-hc-hosts-first-ever-science-diplomacy-event-at-unga80-calls-for-collective-regional-action-to-address-africas-scientific-needs/): The East, Central, and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) proudly marked a historic milestone at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80) by convening a high-level side event on Science Diplomacy, organized in collaboration with the Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS). For ECSA-HC, hosting this dialogue was more than a duty; it - [Call for Proposals – Financial Audit Services 2025–2029](https://ecsahc.org/call-for-proposals-financial-audit-services-2025-2029/): The East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) invites qualified audit firms to submit proposals for the Provision of Financial Audit Services for the financial years 2025/26–2028/29. 🔹 RFP No.: ECSAHC/209/2025-2029🔹 Scope: Audit of ECSA-HC Secretariat, constituent Colleges (COSECSA and ECSACOG), and the HEPPR-MPA project.🔹 Selection Method: Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS).🔹 Deadline - [Science Diplomacy at UNGA80](https://ecsahc.org/ecsa-hc-at-the-science-summit-at-unga80/): Advancing Global Health for the UN Pact for the Future The East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC), in partnership with the Government of Tanzania and the Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS), will convene a High-Level Session at the Science Summit during UNGA80 in New York. 📅 Date: Wednesday, 24 September - [ECSA-HC joins Global Efforts in Suicide Awareness Month: Creating Hope Through Action](https://ecsahc.org/4196-2/): The East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) joins the world in commemorating World Suicide Prevention Day, reaffirming its commitment to addressing mental health as a regional public health priority. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 720,000 people die by suicide each year, with 73% of these deaths occurring in low- - [Getting Started with Implementation Science: Key Concepts and Methods](https://ecsahc.org/4190-2/): 📅 Date: September 10, 2025⏰ Time: 16:00 – 17:30 EAT📍 Venue: Online | Zoom The East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC), in collaboration with The Center for Implementation (TCI), invites you to an introductory webinar on Implementation Science (IS). This session will provide a practical foundation in IS — what it is, when - [Tripartite Cross-Border Meeting on Mpox Surveillance and Response](https://ecsahc.org/tripartite-cross-border-meeting-on-mpox-surveillance-and-response/): The East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC), with support from the World Bank-funded Health Emergency Preparedness, Response and Resilience Project (HEPRRP-MPA), has officially opened the Tripartite Cross-Border Disease Surveillance Meeting in Karonga, Malawi. The meeting runs from 1–3 September 2025. The gathering has attracted over 50 delegates from Malawi, Mozambique, and Tanzania, including: - [The 15th ECSA-HC Best Practices Forum: Advancing Equity, Resilience & Sustainability in Regional Health](https://ecsahc.org/the-15th-ecsa-hc-best-practices-forum-advancing-equity-resilience-sustainability-in-regional-health/): From the 4–6 August 2025 — The East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) convened policymakers, technical experts, researchers, and partners for the 15th Best Practices Forum (BPF) at the InterContinental Mauritius Resort. Hosted by the Government of Mauritius, the forum spotlighted proven solutions and forged south–south partnerships to strengthen health systems across the - [ECSA-HC Signs MoU with Uniting to Combat NTDs to Accelerate Elimination Efforts](https://ecsahc.org/ecsa-hc-signs-mou-with-uniting-to-combat-ntds-to-accelerate-elimination-efforts/): Lusaka, Zambia | 26 August 2025 – On the margins of the 75th WHO Regional Committee for Africa (RC75), the East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Uniting to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs). The partnership marks a significant milestone in the region’s efforts to eliminate NTDs - [ECSA-HC Participates in the 75th WHO Regional Committee for Africa in Lusaka](https://ecsahc.org/ecsa-hc-participates-in-the-75th-who-regional-committee-for-africa-in-lusaka/): The East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) joined African health ministers today in Lusaka, Zambia, for the opening of the 75th Session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for Africa (RC75), the continent’s highest decision-making body on health. Ministers of Health from 47 African countries of WHO AFRO, including those from - [Building Bridges for Antimicrobial Resistance: Malawi–Kenya Community of Practice Exchange](https://ecsahc.org/building-bridges-for-antimicrobial-resistance-malawi-kenya-community-of-practice-exchange/): A week-long peer learning visit—hosted by Kenya’s Ministry of Health and the Kenya National Public Health Institute (KNPHI), and supported by the ECSA Health Community through the World Bank–funded Health Emergency Preparedness, Response and Resilience (HEPRR) project—brought Malawi’s AMR Coordinating Committee together with Kenya’s National Antimicrobial Stewardship Interagency Committee (NASIC) to translate One Health AMR - [ECSA-HC Joins “Walk the Talk” at the 75th WHO Regional Committee for Africa in Lusaka](https://ecsahc.org/ecsa-hc-joins-walk-the-talk-at-the-75th-who-regional-committee-for-africa-in-lusaka/): The 75th Session of the WHO Regional Committee for Africa (RC75) officially opened in Lusaka, Zambia, with the inspiring “Walk the Talk” campaign — a health-promoting event that brought together leaders, policymakers, partners, and communities to champion healthier lifestyles and raise awareness on the fight against Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). The East, Central and Southern Africa - [Thank You for Joining the International Youth Day 2025 Webinar!](https://ecsahc.org/thank-you-for-joining-the-international-youth-day-2025-webinar/): The East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC), in collaboration with the Commonwealth Secretariat, sincerely thanks all participants, speakers, and moderators who joined us on 12 August 2025 for the International Youth Day Webinar under the theme: “Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond”Sub-theme: Harnessing the Demographic Dividend: Investing in Youth SRHR and - [Commemorating International Youth Day 2025: Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond](https://ecsahc.org/commemorating-international-youth-day-2025-local-youth-actions-for-the-sdgs-and-beyond/): Theme: Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond Sub-theme: Harnessing the Demographic Dividend: Investing in Youth SRHR and Mental Health for a Sustainable Future 📅 Date: 12 August 2025🕔 Time: 17:00 – 18:00 EAT💻 Platform: Zoom (Online) 💬 About the Webinar The East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC), in collaboration with the - [ECSA-HC and WAHO Sign MoU to Strengthen Continental Health Cooperation](https://ecsahc.org/ecsa-hc-and-waho-sign-mou-to-strengthen-continental-health-cooperation/): As the 15ᵗʰ Best Practices Forum (BPF) and 31ˢᵗ DJCC Meeting came to a close in Port Louis, Mauritius, a landmark agreement was signed between the East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) and the West African Health Organization (WAHO). The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)—signed by Dr. Ntuli A. Kapologwe, Director General of ECSA-HC, - [The 15ᵗʰ Best Practices Forum (BPF) and 31ˢᵗ DJCC Meeting Officially Open in Mauritius!](https://ecsahc.org/the-15ᵗʰ-best-practices-forum-bpf-and-31ˢᵗ-djcc-meeting-officially-open-in-mauritius/): The 15ᵗʰ Best Practices Forum (BPF) and 31ˢᵗ DJCC Meeting Officially Open in Mauritius! 🇲🇺 Mauritius, 4 August 2025 — The East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) officially launched the 15ᵗʰ Best Practices Forum (BPF) and 31ˢᵗ Directors’ Joint Consultative Committee (DJCC) today at the InterContinental Mauritius Resort, under the theme: “Enhancing Health - [Pre-Conferences Open with a Focus on Youth Mental Health and Intergenerational Collaboration](https://ecsahc.org/pre-conferences-open-with-a-focus-on-youth-mental-health-and-intergenerational-collaboration/): 2 August 2025 – Balaclava, Mauritius As part of the pre-conference activities leading to the 15ᵗʰ Best Practices Forum (BPF) and 31ˢᵗ DJCC, the East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) launched a high-level Intergenerational Policy Dialogue focused on strengthening youth mental health policies and services across the region. The dialogue, hosted at the - [Join the ECSA-HC Self-Care Webinar Series – Webinar 1: Introducing Self-Care in SRHR](https://ecsahc.org/join-the-ecsa-hc-self-care-webinar-series-webinar-1-introducing-self-care-in-srhr/): The East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC), in collaboration with the Self-Care Trailblazer Group (SCTG), is pleased to announce the launch of a powerful new webinar series on self-care in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR). Webinar 1 Theme:Introducing Self-Care in SRHR: Definitions, Global Guidance, and Resources for Programming Date: Thursday, 31st - [ECSA-HC Director-General Leads Courtesy Visit to Mauritius Minister of Health Ahead of BPF & DJCC](https://ecsahc.org/ecsa-hc-director-general-leads-courtesy-visit-to-mauritius-minister-of-health-ahead-of-bpf-djcc/): Port Louis, Mauritius – August 1, 2025 With the 15ᵗʰ Best Practices Forum (BPF) and 31ˢᵗ Directors’ Joint Consultative Committee (DJCC) just days away, the Director-General of the East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC), Dr. Ntuli A. Kapologwe, led a high-level delegation to the Ministry of Health and Wellness of the Republic of - [Webinar:Leadership and Career Growth in Nursing and Midwifery](https://ecsahc.org/webinarleadership-and-career-growth-in-nursing-and-midwifery/): 🗓️ Date: Friday, 25th July 2025🕒 Time: 15:00 – 16:30 EAT📍 Platform: Zoom The East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC), in collaboration with ECSACONM, invites you to an interactive webinar on: Leadership and Career Growth in Nursing and Midwifery This session aims to empower nurses and midwives across the region by providing insights - [Tanzania Food Fortification Alliance Convenes for the 39th Stakeholders’ Meeting in Arusha](https://ecsahc.org/tanzania-food-fortification-alliance-convenes-for-the-39th-stakeholders-meeting-in-arusha/): The 39th Tanzania Food Fortification Alliance (TFFA) Meeting was successfully held from 22–23 July 2025 at the East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) headquarters in Arusha. The two-day gathering brought together over 100 stakeholders from government, private sector, academia, and development partners to review progress, challenges, and plans toward improved food fortification in - [Call for Consultancy: Feasibility Study, Design & Supervision for CHS and Regional Centres of Excellence](https://ecsahc.org/call-for-consultancy-feasibility-study-design-supervision-for-chs-and-regional-centres-of-excellence/): The East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) invites expressions of interest from qualified consulting firms for the Feasibility Study, Master Planning, and Supervision of Construction for its upcoming College of Health Sciences (CHS) and Regional Centres of Excellence in Arusha, Tanzania. This landmark project will strengthen health workforce capacity in the region through - [Strengthening Regional Health and Social Development through Strategic Collaboration](https://ecsahc.org/strengthening-regional-health-and-social-development-through-strategic-collaboration/): The East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) is honoured to host a high-level technical engagement with AUDA-NEPAD from 10–11 July 2025 at the ECSA-HC Secretariat in Arusha, Tanzania. This engagement follows the momentum of the A2DSRH Steering Committee meeting held in Geneva and aims to translate shared priorities into concrete programmes for health, - [Strengthening Regional Outbreak Response: ECSA-HC Hosts 7-1-7 Early Action Review Training in Nairobi](https://ecsahc.org/strengthening-regional-outbreak-response-ecsa-hc-hosts-7-1-7-early-action-review-training-in-nairobi-2/): Nairobi, Kenya | July 8–11, 2025 The East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC), in collaboration with IGAD, the World Health Organization (WHO), and Resolve to Save Lives, convened a Regional Training Workshop on Early Action Review (EAR) using the 7-1-7 approach from 8th to 11th July 2025 in Nairobi, Kenya. This vital workshop - [Thanzi Health Economics and Modelling Workshop Kicks Off in Morogoro](https://ecsahc.org/thanzi-health-economics-and-modelling-workshop-kicks-off-in-morogoro/): 📍 Location: Morogoro, Tanzania | 📅 Dates: 8–16 July 2025 The Thanzi Health Economics and Modelling Workshop has officially begun in Morogoro, Tanzania. This collaborative initiative between the East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC), the Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS), and the National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) brings - [ECSA-HC Internship and Volunteer Programme](https://ecsahc.org/ecsa-hc-internship-and-volunteer-programme/): The East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) is pleased to announce the official launch of its Internship and Volunteer Programme. This initiative offers exciting opportunities for students, recent graduates, and professionals to gain practical experience while contributing to regional health development efforts. The programme is hosted at the ECSA-HC Secretariat in Arusha, Tanzania, - [2025/2026 Internship & Volunteer Opportunities at ECSA-HC Secretariat – Arusha, Tanzania](https://ecsahc.org/internship-volunteer-opportunities-at-ecsa-hc-secretariat-arusha-tanzania/): Are you passionate about health systems, community development, or regional cooperation in public health? The East, Central, and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) is excited to announce open Internship and Volunteer opportunities at its Secretariat in Arusha, Tanzania. This programme offers a unique chance for students, recent graduates, and professionals to gain hands-on experience, sharpen - [Strengthening Border Health Security: ECSA-HC and IGAD Hosts Regional Training of Trainers on Strategic Risk Assessment for Points of Entry](https://ecsahc.org/strengthening-border-health-security-ecsa-hc-and-igad-hosts-regional-training-of-trainers-on-strategic-risk-assessment-for-points-of-entry/): East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) in collaboration with the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), hosted a Regional Training of Trainers (ToT) Workshop on the Methodology to Conduct Strategic Risk Assessment (SRA) for Points of Entry (PoEs) and cross-border settings in Machakos, Kenya, from 30th June to 5th July 2025. This critical workshop was organized under the umbrella - [Vacancy Announcement: Director of Programmes](https://ecsahc.org/vacancy-announcement-director-of-programmes/): The East, Central, and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) is inviting applications from qualified nationals of its member states for the position of Director of Programmes, based at the Secretariat in Arusha, Tanzania. The successful candidate will lead and oversee all technical programmes, ensuring alignment with the ECSA-HC Strategic Plan, while driving resource mobilization and - [ECSA-HC and ESA SUN CSN Forge Strategic Alliance to Advance Nutrition and Health Outcomes](https://ecsahc.org/ecsa-hc-and-esa-sun-csn-forge-strategic-alliance-to-advance-nutrition-and-health-outcomes/): Arusha, Tanzania – 30 June 2025The East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) and the East and Southern Africa Scaling Up Nutrition Civil Society Network (ESA SUN CSN) have entered into a landmark partnership aimed at accelerating nutrition and health gains across the region. The MoU was officially signed at ECSA-HC headquarters in Arusha, - [Ethiopia National TB Reference Laboratory Assessed for WHO Centre of Excellence Designation](https://ecsahc.org/ethiopia-national-tb-reference-laboratory-assessed-for-who-centre-of-excellence-designation/): Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – June 2025The East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC), in collaboration with the Uganda Supranational TB Reference Laboratory (SRL), continues to support Ethiopia’s National TB Reference Laboratory (NTRL) in its journey to become a WHO-designated National Centre of Excellence (NCE). This week, a high-level team from the WHO SRL Network - [ECSA-HC Champions Bold Action at Coalition 2025 Annual Meeting on Access to NCD Medicines and Products in Africa](https://ecsahc.org/ecsa-hc-champions-bold-action-at-coalition-2025-annual-meeting-on-access-to-ncd-medicines-and-products-in-africa/): Munyonyo, Uganda – June 26, 2025The East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) reaffirmed its commitment to universal access to noncommunicable disease (NCD) medicines and products at the Coalition 2025 Annual Meeting on Access to NCD Medicines and Products in Africa, held at Speke Resort Munyonyo. The high-level meeting, convened under the theme “Prepare, - [Scholarship Opportunity: China Government Exchange Program – Hosting African Scholars](https://ecsahc.org/scholarship-opportunity-china-government-exchange-program-hosting-african-scholars/): The East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC), in partnership with Southern Medical University (SMU), China, invites qualified African scholars from its member states to apply for the China Government Exchange Program – Hosting African Scholars. This fully funded one-year academic exchange in Guangzhou, China, is designed to promote cross-border research collaboration, knowledge sharing, - [ECSA-HC Welcomes Prof. Julie Makani as New Science Advisor](https://ecsahc.org/ecsa-hc-welcomes-prof-julie-makani-as-new-science-advisor/): The East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) is proud to welcome Prof. Julie Makani as the organization’s new Science Advisor. A distinguished researcher and global health leader, Prof. Makani brings a wealth of expertise in sickle cell disease, clinical research, and science-driven health policy. During her visit to the ECSA-HC Secretariat, she was - [Strengthening Border Health Security in São Tomé and Príncipe](https://ecsahc.org/3874-2/): The East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Health of São Tomé and Príncipe and the World Health Organization (WHO), has launched a groundbreaking Point of Entry (PoE) assessment mission under the World Bank-supported Health Emergency Preparedness Response and Resilience Program. PoEs Assessed: Ana Chaves Port Lembá Port - [World Sickle Cell Day – June 19, 2025](https://ecsahc.org/world-sickle-cell-day-june-19-2025/): Global Action, Local Impact: Empowering Communities for Effective Self-Advocacy The East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) proudly joins the global community in commemorating World Sickle Cell Day—a day to raise awareness of sickle cell disease (SCD), honor those affected, and promote action for improved care and support systems. Sickle cell disease remains a - [World Blood Donor Day – June 14, 2025](https://ecsahc.org/world-blood-donor-day-june-14-2025/): Theme: “Give blood, give hope: together we save lives.” The East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) proudly joined the global community in commemorating World Blood Donor Day 2025, under this year’s inspiring theme: “Give blood, give hope: together we save lives.” As part of our commitment to strengthening health systems and promoting emergency - [ECSA-HC Strengthens Diplomatic Ties with the East African Community](https://ecsahc.org/ecsa-hc-strengthens-diplomatic-ties-with-the-east-african-community/): Today, a delegation from the East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) had the honor of meeting with Her Excellency Veronica M. Nduva, CBS, Secretary General of the East African Community (EAC). The meeting provided a valuable opportunity to discuss avenues for deepening collaboration between ECSA-HC and the EAC. Central to the discussions was - [Abstract Submission Deadline Extended to 30 June 2025!](https://ecsahc.org/abstract-submission-deadline-extended-to-30-june-2025/): The East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) is pleased to announce that the deadline for abstract submissions for the 15ᵗʰ Best Practices Forum (BPF) has been extended to 30 June 2025. The extension provides an opportunity for more participants across the region to contribute innovative ideas, share impactful practices, and present evidence-based approaches - [Regional Community of Practice on AMR & IPC Opens in Lusaka, Zambia](https://ecsahc.org/regional-community-of-practice-on-amr-ipc-opens-in-lusaka-zambia/): From June 9–11, 2025, ECSA-HC—supported by the World Bank, Africa CDC, WHO, FAO, WOAH, and ReAct Africa—is convening a pivotal Community of Practice Annual Meeting in Lusaka. This workshop is validating three regional tools: Pre-service Training Curriculum on AMR & IPC Protocol for HAIs and MDRO Surveillance AMS Handbook for Animal Health Participants are developing - [Strengthening Regional Health Collaboration | Geneva, WHA78](https://ecsahc.org/strengthening-regional-health-collaboration-geneva-wha78/): The East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) had the privilege of meeting the newly elected Regional Director for WHO Africa (WHO AFRO) during the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva. This high-level engagement provided an opportunity to: Reaffirm ECSA-HC’s commitment to WHO AFRO’s leadership Discuss strategic priorities for advancing health systems strengthening, innovation, - [ECSA-HC Participates in WHA Side Event on Cross-Border Health Surveillance](https://ecsahc.org/ecsa-hc-participates-in-wha-side-event-on-cross-border-health-surveillance/): 📅 19 May 2025 | 🏛️ International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), Geneva, Switzerland As part of the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA), the East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) participated in a high-level side event hosted by the World Bank Group, focusing on “Strengthening Regional Collaboration and Data - [Multiple Job Opportunities at ECSA-HC](https://ecsahc.org/multiple-job-opportunities-at-ecsa-hc/): The East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) is inviting applications for four key positions based at its Secretariat in Arusha, Tanzania. Join our team and help strengthen health systems and emergency preparedness in the region! 🧑‍💼 Available Positions: Financial Management Specialist Senior Emergency Preparedness and Response Specialist Gender, Equity and Human Rights Specialist - [75th ECSA Health Ministers Conference](https://ecsahc.org/75th-ecsa-health-ministers-conference/): 18 May 2025 | Crowne Plaza, Geneva, Switzerland The East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) successfully convened the 75th Health Ministers Conference (HMC) on 18th May 2025, held on the sidelines of the World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland. This closed session meeting brought together Health Ministers and high-level representatives from ECSA member - [ECSA-HC Congratulates Prof. Mohammed Janabi!](https://ecsahc.org/ecsa-hc-congratulates-prof-mohammed-janabi/): We extend our warmest congratulations to Prof. Mohamed Janabi on his appointment as Regional Director for WHO Africa (AFRO). This is a proud moment not only for Tanzania but for the entire continent. We are confident in his visionary leadership to drive positive and lasting health impact across the African region. Together, building a healthier - [We’re Hiring: Communications and Advocacy Specialist](https://ecsahc.org/were-hiring-communications-and-advocacy-specialist/): The East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) is inviting applications for the position of Communications and Advocacy Specialist based at its Secretariat in Arusha, Tanzania. If you are a skilled communicator with at least 10 years of experience in communications and advocacy—especially in public health, international development, or media relations—this could be the - [Regional Meeting on Mpox Response and Other Health Emergencies](https://ecsahc.org/regional-meeting-on-mpox-response-and-other-health-emergencies/): 📍 Radisson Blu Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya | 🗓️ 13 May 2025 East, Central, and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Health – Kenya, World Health Organization (WHO), Africa CDC, and the World Bank, convened a high-level Regional Meeting on Mpox Response and Other Health Emergencies under the theme:“Strengthening Coordination and - [Regional Workshop on Adapting WHO Guidance on HAIs and MDROs](https://ecsahc.org/regional-workshop-on-adapting-who-guidance-on-hais-and-mdros/): 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 (MDROs) to the African context. Hosted by the Government of Kenya through the Ministry of - [Strengthening Regional Health Partnerships | Dodoma, Tanzania April 2025](https://ecsahc.org/strengthening-regional-health-partnerships-dodoma-tanzania-april-2025/): 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 aligning strategic priorities for sustainable impact. The team also held fruitful discussions with officials from - [Strategic Risk Assessments for the Bole International Airport (BIA) and Kurmuk Ground Crossing Points of Entry in Ethiopia](https://ecsahc.org/strategic-risk-assessments-for-the-bole-international-airport-bia-and-kurmuk-ground-crossing-points-of-entry-in-ethiopia/): 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), PoE are defined as places “where travelers, baggage, cargo, containers, conveyances, goods, postal parcels, and - [ECSA-HC Supports Development of Regional Guidance for Implementing Antimicrobial Stewardship in Animal Health](https://ecsahc.org/ecsa-hc-supports-development-of-regional-guidance-for-implementing-antimicrobial-stewardship-in-animal-health/): 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 to both animal and human health. Addressing AMR requires a One Health approach, integrating human, - [Dr. Ntuli Angyelile Kapologwe Appointed as New Director General of ECSA-HC](https://ecsahc.org/dr-ntuli-angyelile-kapologwe-appointed-as-new-director-general-of-ecsa-hc/): 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 announced by the HMC Chair during the 74th Health Ministers' Conference (HMC), with a vote - [The 74th Health Ministers Conference](https://ecsahc.org/hmc/): 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 - [Condolence Message on the Passing of Dr. Faustine Engelbert Ndugulile](https://ecsahc.org/condolence-message-on-the-passing-of-dr-faustine-engelbert-ndugulile/): 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 the entire health community in Africa and beyond. Dr. Ndugulile was a visionary leader whose - [Expanding on the Importance of Youth Mental Health in the ECSA Region](https://ecsahc.org/expanding-on-the-importance-of-youth-mental-health-in-the-ecsa-region/): 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 Health Youth-led Project. This initiative arrives not a moment too soon, as the ECSA region - [Invitation to Webinar: Championing for Change – Leveraging Advocacy to Advance the HPV Agenda](https://ecsahc.org/invitation-to-webinar-championing-for-change-leveraging-advocacy-to-advance-the-hpv-agenda/): 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 cancer, helping to promote prevention, early detection, and treatment through HPV vaccination and awareness. This - [Enhancing Cross-Border Health Security through Strategic Risk Assessment](https://ecsahc.org/enhancing-cross-border-health-security-through-strategic-risk-assessment-2/): 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 Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) and guided by the Health Emergency Preparedness Response and Resilience - [Strengthening Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance and Building Capacity for Antimicrobial Stewardship in São Tomé and Príncipe](https://ecsahc.org/strengthening-antimicrobial-resistance-surveillance-and-building-capacity-for-antimicrobial-stewardship-in-sao-tome-and-principe/): 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 and infrastructure. Recognizing these challenges, ECSA-HC, with support from the World Bank's Health Emergency Preparedness - [ECSA-HC, IGAD, and AU Join Forces to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance in Africa](https://ecsahc.org/ecsa-hc-igad-and-au-join-forces-to-combat-antimicrobial-resistance-in-africa/): On June 14, 2024, over 60 participants from nine African countries gathered in Arusha, Tanzania, for the inaugural joint regional meeting organized by the East, Central, and Southern African Health Community (ECSA-HC), the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), and the African Union (AU). The focus of the meeting was twofold: to prepare for the upcoming - [Transforming Health Emergency Preparedness: The Critical Role of Gender Integration](https://ecsahc.org/transforming-health-emergency-preparedness-the-critical-role-of-gender-integration/): In the picturesque settings of Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, a groundbreaking training program, the Gender in Health Emergency Preparedness and Response (GENPAR), was recently conducted. This initiative brought together 33 participants from Ethiopia, Kenya, Zambia, São Tomé and Príncipe, Rwanda, Malawi, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, along with the ECSA-HC and IGAD Project Implementation Units - [Strengthening Rwanda’s Mpox Preparedness: A Comprehensive Guideline Development Workshop](https://ecsahc.org/strengthening-rwandas-mpox-preparedness-a-comprehensive-guideline-development-workshop/): In response to the emergence of Mpox in Rwanda, a critical workshop took place from August 5th to 9th, 2024, in Nyamata Town, Bugesera District. Organized by the East, Central, and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) with support from the World Health Organization (WHO-Rwanda), the workshop aimed to bolster Rwanda’s public health preparedness by developing - [PHEOC/IMS Training in São Tomé and Príncipe: Building Resilience in Public Health Emergency Preparedness](https://ecsahc.org/pheoc-ims-training-in-sao-tome-and-principe-building-resilience-in-public-health-emergency-preparedness/): 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. Organized by the East, Central, and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) and the World Health - [Finalization and Launch of Rwanda’s Event-Based Surveillance Guidelines: Strengthening Early Detection of Health Threats](https://ecsahc.org/finalization-and-launch-of-rwandas-event-based-surveillance-guidelines-strengthening-early-detection-of-health-threats/): 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, Central, and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) and Africa CDC, marked a crucial step in - [Enhancing Public Health Resilience: São Tomé and Príncipe's Strategic Workshop on Risk Assessment](https://ecsahc.org/enhancing-public-health-resilience-sao-tome-and-principes-strategic-workshop-on-risk-assessment/): 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 Health Organization’s Strategic Tool for Assessing Risk (STAR), the workshop was a significant stride towards - [Global Ministerial Conference on Ending Violence Against Children in November 2024](https://ecsahc.org/3307-2/): ECSA-HC is committed to protecting children from violence. Member states prepare to participate in the first ever Global Ministerial Conference on Ending Violence Against Children in November 2024. Learn more - [Now Hiring: Manager, Knowledge Management, Monitoring and Evaluation](https://ecsahc.org/now-hiring-manager-knowledge-management-monitoring-and-evaluation/): 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, and knowledge management are encouraged to apply. Interested? Visit our Job Opportunities page to learn - [ECSA-HC Releases Updated Mpox Information Sheet](https://ecsahc.org/ecsa-hc-releases-updated-mpox-information-sheet/): The East, Central, and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) has published a new Mpox Information Sheet. This document is designed to provide comprehensive and up-to-date information on Mpox, including key details on its symptoms, transmission, prevention, and treatment strategies. Healthcare professionals, policymakers, and the general public are encouraged to access and utilize this resource to - [A Landmark Step in the Fight Against Antimicrobial Resistance: Unveiling the AU AMR Report](https://ecsahc.org/a-landmark-step-in-the-fight-against-antimicrobial-resistance-unveiling-the-au-amr-report/): The African continent recently witnessed a significant milestone in the global battle against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) with the launch of the AU AMR Landmark Report by the Africa Centers for Disease Control (Africa CDC). This pivotal report, developed through a robust collaboration involving National Antimicrobial Resistance Coordinating Committees, the East Central and Southern Africa Health - [Enhancing Cross-Border Health Security through Strategic Risk Assessment](https://ecsahc.org/enhancing-cross-border-health-security-through-strategic-risk-assessment/): 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 Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) and guided by the Health Emergency Preparedness Response and Resilience - [Invitation to Apply: Consultancy for End-term Review of the TB in the Mining Sector (TIMS) Project](https://ecsahc.org/invitation-to-apply-consultancy-for-end-term-review-of-the-tb-in-the-mining-sector-tims-project/): ECSA-HC is currently seeking experienced consultants for an exciting opportunity to conduct the End-term Review of the TB in the Mining Sector (TIMS) Project. This consultancy will play a crucial role in assessing the project’s impact and guiding future initiatives. Qualified consultants with a strong background in TB programming and project evaluations are encouraged to - [Transforming Healthcare in Kisii County: The Antimicrobial Stewardship Revolution Begins](https://ecsahc.org/transforming-healthcare-in-kisii-county-the-antimicrobial-stewardship-revolution-begins/): In a groundbreaking move to combat the rising threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), Kisii County has officially launched its Antimicrobial Stewardship Interagency Committee (CASIC). This pioneering initiative brings together an impressive array of multisectoral stakeholders, including experts in human health, animal health, agriculture, plant health, and beyond, exemplifying a comprehensive One Health Approach. The inaugural - [Exciting Opportunity: Apply for the Position of Director General at ECSA-HC](https://ecsahc.org/exciting-opportunity-apply-for-the-position-of-director-general-at-ecsa-hc/): The East, Central, and Southern African Health Community (ECSA-HC) is seeking a highly qualified and visionary leader to join our team as the Director General. This prestigious role offers the chance to make a significant impact on health standards across our member states. Position Overview The Director General will lead and manage the organization, driving - [ECSA-HC Organizes Successful Health Walk and Medical Camp in Arusha](https://ecsahc.org/ecsa-hc-organizes-successful-health-walk-and-medical-camp-in-arusha/): On June 15, 2024, the East, Central, and Southern African Health Community (ECSA-HC) organized a 5km health walk and medical camp in Arusha, Tanzania, the secretariat's headquarters. Themed "Step by Step for Better Health and Mental Wellbeing," the event was officiated by Hon. Emmanuella Kaganda, the Arumeru District Commissioner. Delegates from member states including Eswatini, - [Strengthening Health Systems in Eastern and Southern Africa: Launch of the HEPRR Program](https://ecsahc.org/strengthening-health-systems-in-eastern-and-southern-africa-launch-of-the-heprr-program/): On May 15, 2024, in Nairobi, Kenya, the Health Emergency Preparedness Response and Resilience (HEPRR) Program for Eastern and Southern Africa was officially launched. This significant initiative, orchestrated by the East Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) in collaboration with the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), aims to fortify the region's health systems to - [TIMS Regional conference to share best and promising practices and showcase innovations geared towards ending TB in the Mining Sector in Southern Africa](https://ecsahc.org/timsconference/): Date: June 3-7, 2024 Location: Durban International Conference Centre, Durban, South Africa Join us at the TIMS Regional Conference, hosted by the East Central & Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) and the TIMS Regional Coordinating Mechanism, with support from the South Africa Department of Health. This conference will focus on combating tuberculosis (TB) in the - [Press Release: Launch of the HEPRR Programme for East and Southern Africa](https://ecsahc.org/press-release-launch-of-the-heprr-programme-for-east-and-southern-africa/): Press Release (English) Comunicado de Imprensa (Portuguese) Press Release (English) Press Release: Launch of the HEPRR Programme for East and Southern Africa Date: May 11, 2024 Location: Nairobi, Kenya The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), in collaboration with the East, Central, and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC), proudly announces the upcoming launch of the Health - [The 71st Health Ministers' Conference, Best Practice Forum and Directors' Joint Consultative Committee meeting in Lesotho](https://ecsahc.org/the-71st-health-ministers-conference-best-practice-forum-and-directors-joint-consultative-committee-meeting-in-lesotho-2/): East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) ) and the Kingdom of Lesotho welcomes you to the 71st Health Ministers’ Conference (HMC). The conference will take place from February 8th to 9th, 2023 at Avani Lesotho Hotel and Casino ,Maseru- the Kingdom of Lesotho. The conference will be preceded by , the 13th Best - [Attention all attendees of the 71st Health Ministers Conference and 13th Best Practice Forum taking place from 5th to 9th February in Lesotho!](https://ecsahc.org/attention-all-attendees-of-the-71st-health-ministers-conference-and-13th-best-practice-forum-taking-place-from-5th-to-9th-february-in-lesotho/): Here are the latest travel and public health screening requirements for arrivals and departures: Arriving Travellers: Will be required to fill out self-declaration forms Will be subjected to public health screening If detected ill, will be referred to the point of entry (PoE) clinic for secondary screening/assessment If suspected of having COVID-19, rapid antigen testing - [Consultancy Opportunity: ECSA-HC 50th Anniversary Historical Book](https://ecsahc.org/consultancy-opportunity-ecsa-hc-50th-anniversary-historical-book/): The East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) is celebrating its 50th anniversary and is looking for a consultant to produce a historical book marking this significant event. This project offers a unique opportunity to delve into the rich history of health improvements in our region. Apply Now: For more details on the consultancy - [Empowering Local Expertise: The Future of Biomedical Engineering in Sub-Saharan Africa](https://ecsahc.org/empowering-local-expertise-the-future-of-biomedical-engineering-in-sub-saharan-africa/): In an unprecedented collaborative effort, the East Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC), in partnership with Uganda’s Ministry of Health, has launched a transformative training program designed to bolster in-country capabilities for the maintenance and repair of critical laboratory equipment. Specifically focusing on biosafety cabinets, this initiative marks a pivotal step towards self-reliance in - [Celebrate World Cancer Day with Us: "Close the Care Gap" Webinar](https://ecsahc.org/celebrate-world-cancer-day-with-us-close-the-care-gap-webinar/): Join us as we extend the spirit of World Cancer Day (February 4) into an empowering webinar on February 8th. ECSA-HC is proud to host an enlightening session aimed at bringing us closer to closing the gap in cancer care. Why It's a Must-Attend: Learn from leading cancer experts. Hear inspiring survivor stories. Discover how - [DISSEMINATION OF THE ECSA REGIONAL ADOLESCENT NUTRITION ADVOCACY STRATEGY DODOMA,TANZANIA](https://ecsahc.org/dissemination-of-the-ecsa-regional-adolescent-nutrition-advocacy-strategy-dodomatanzania/): With approximately 250 million inhabitants, the ECSA region is home to about 56 million adolescents aged between 10 to 19 years, constituting roughly 26% of the total population. Among these adolescents, girls represent 50.6%. Recognizing the significance of addressing the nutritional needs of this demographic, the Regional Adolescent Nutrition Advocacy Strategy was launched during the - [Join Our Essential Webinar on Leprosy](https://ecsahc.org/join-our-essential-webinar-on-leprosy/): Join Our Essential Webinar on Leprosy East, Central, and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC), warmly invite you to our upcoming webinar focused on the fight against Leprosy. Date & Time: Thursday, 25th January 2024, 14:00 CAT / 15:00 EAT Theme: "Ending Stigma, Embracing Dignity" This webinar will bring together leading experts discussing Leprosy trends and - [Deadline Extension for Application: Manager, Health Systems and Capacity Development](https://ecsahc.org/deadline-extension-for-application-manager-health-systems-and-capacity-development/): We are pleased to announce that the application deadline for the position of Manager, Health Systems and Capacity Development has been extended to February 16, 2024. This extension is to ensure that all interested and qualified candidates have the opportunity to submit their applications. Opportunity Details: Position: Manager, Health Systems and Capacity Development Extended Deadline: - [Elevating Mine Health and Safety: ECSA-HC's Workshop in South Africa Concludes Nine-Country Initiative](https://ecsahc.org/elevating-mine-health-and-safety-ecsa-hcs-workshop-in-south-africa-concludes-nine-country-initiative/): In a significant advance towards enhancing Mine Health and Safety (MHS) standards across the Southern African region, the East Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) is hosting a pivotal five-day workshop from January 22nd to 26th , 2023. This workshop signifies the culmination of a nine-country initiative aimed at adapting and implementing four generic - [Breaking News: ECSA-HC Secures 7-Year World Bank Project for Health Emergency Preparedness](https://ecsahc.org/breaking-news-ecsa-hc-secures-7-year-world-bank-project-for-health-emergency-preparedness/): In a monumental stride towards regional health resilience, ECSA-HC proudly announces its victory in securing a groundbreaking 7-year project from the esteemed World Bank. Brace yourselves for the AFE Health Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Resilience program, a game-changer in fortifying health systems across Eastern and Southern Africa. 🌐 Regional Empowerment: Unleashing a Multiphase Programmatic Approach - [50th Anniversary Celebration of ECSA-HC: A Milestone of Regional Health and Cooperation](https://ecsahc.org/50th-anniversary-celebration-of-ecsa-hc-a-milestone-of-regional-health-and-cooperation/): As we step into 2024, the East Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) is elated to celebrate its 50th anniversary. This milestone not only symbolizes a half-century of collaboration with our core member states - Kenya, Lesotho, Eswatini, Malawi, Mauritius, the United Republic of Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe - but also reflects our - [Advancing Regional Health Initiatives: Highlights from the Southern African Meeting in Lusaka](https://ecsahc.org/advancing-regional-health-initiatives-highlights-from-the-southern-african-meeting-in-lusaka/): In a strategic move towards combating Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), the African Union Commission (AUC) orchestrated the Southern African Regional Meeting in Lusaka, Zambia, from December 13th to 15th, 2023. This pivotal gathering delved into the crucial aspects of mobilizing domestic resources and fortifying programs to address NTDs. Themed "Leveraging on Neglected Tropical Diseases Programs - [Fueling Futures: ECSA Region Sparks Change with Bold Adolescent Nutrition Advocacy Strategy Dissemination](https://ecsahc.org/fueling-futures-ecsa-region-sparks-change-with-bold-adolescent-nutrition-advocacy-strategy-dissemination/): East Central and Southern Africa (ECSA) region has approximately a population of 250 million people and about 56 million are adolescents (10-19 years of age), accounting for about 26 percent of the total population. Out of 56 million, girls make up 50.6 per cent of all the adolescents in the region. Picture this: Adolescence, a - [Join Our Team: Exciting Career Opportunities at ECSA-HC](https://ecsahc.org/join-our-team-exciting-career-opportunities-at-ecsa-hc/): We are excited to announce two key job openings at the East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC). Explore these opportunities and join us in making a significant impact in health and surgical education across the ECSA region. 1. Manager, Health Systems and Capacity Development Become part of our dynamic team at ECSA-HC. This - [East Central and Southern Africa Health Community Gathers for RCM Meeting in Maputo](https://ecsahc.org/east-central-and-southern-africa-health-community-gathers-for-rcm-meeting-in-maputo/): In a significant stride towards enhancing health outcomes in the region, the East Central and Southern Africa health community recently attended a two-day Regional Coordinating Mechanism (RCM) meeting in the picturesque city of Maputo, Mozambique, from November 28th to 29th. The primary focus of this gathering was to provide RCM Grant Oversight to the Tuberculosis - [Webinar Alert: Protecting Children from Violence in Low-Resource Settings – Nov 29, 2023, 04:00 PM (EAT)](https://ecsahc.org/webinar-alert-protecting-children-from-violence-in-low-resource-settings-nov-29-2023-0400-pm/): Join us for an insightful and critical webinar co-hosted by the East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) and Together for Girls, as part of the Implementation Science Collaborative’s Evidence to Policy series. This event is a must-attend for anyone passionate about creating a safer world for children. 🔹 Date & Time: November 29, - [Commemorating the Global Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week 2023](https://ecsahc.org/commemorating-the-global-antimicrobial-resistance-awareness-week-2023/): The looming challenge of Antimicrobial Resistance poses a significant threat to public health, agriculture, and the environment. With the rise of drug resistance, the efficacy of antibiotics and other antimicrobial agents has diminished, rendering infections challenging or even impossible to treat. This not only escalates treatment costs but also amplifies the risks associated with the - [Navigating New Horizons: The Culmination of the Global Laboratory Leadership Program in Malawi](https://ecsahc.org/navigating-new-horizons-the-culmination-of-the-global-laboratory-leadership-program-in-malawi/): In the heart of Malawi, a transformative journey is reaching its zenith as the Global Laboratory Leadership Program (GLLP) enters its final phase. As the participants, mentors, and facilitators stand on the precipice of a significant milestone, the air is charged with a blend of anticipation, preparation, and celebration. This pivotal moment not only signifies - [Career Opportunity: Seeking Software Developers at ECSA-HC](https://ecsahc.org/career-opportunity-seeking-software-developers-at-ecsa-hc/): The East Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) is calling for applications for two Software Developer positions for the Thanzi La Mawa Research Project. If you're a national of ECSA-HC member states with software development skills and an interest in health care, we want to hear from you. Location: ECSA-HC headquarters, Arusha, Tanzania. Open - [Dissemination of the ECSA-HC Adolescent Nutrition Advocacy Strategy in Zambia.](https://ecsahc.org/dissemination-of-the-ecsa-hc-adolescent-nutrition-advocacy-strategy-in-zambia/): Recalling from the previous resolutions and directives through the 69th ECSA-HC HMC of 2020 (ECSA/HMC69/R3): Efforts to Improve Adolescent and Young People’s Health which directed her member states to strengthen the implementation of appropriate and comprehensive adolescent health and nutrition programmes, cognizant of meaningful engagement by young people and build capacity of health care professionals - [Invitation to Apply: ECSA-HC Supplier and Service Provider Pre-Qualification](https://ecsahc.org/invitation-to-apply-ecsa-hc-supplier-and-service-provider-pre-qualification/): The East, Central, and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) is now accepting applications for pre-qualification from proficient suppliers and service providers, for various categories of goods and services for the 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 financial years. Key Information: Tender No: ECSAHC/209/2023-2025/PQ/ 01-24 Categories: Varied lots including Design Services, ICT Equipment Supply, Office Maintenance, and many more. - [ECSAHC's Landmark Regional Advisory Committee Meeting in Livingstone: A Glimpse into Seven Years of Transformation](https://ecsahc.org/ecsahcs-landmark-regional-advisory-committee-meeting-in-livingstone-a-glimpse-into-seven-years-of-transformation/): In the heart of Livingstone, Zambia, on the 17th and 18th of October, a significant event is taking place that promises to be a milestone in the realm of healthcare development and regional collaboration. The ECSAHC, under its monumental SATBHSS project, is hosting its Regional Advisory Committee meeting, marking the final leg of a seven-year - [Advocating for Safer Mines: Addressing Silicosis and other Occupational Lung Diseases in Angola through the TIMS Project](https://ecsahc.org/advocating-for-safer-mines-addressing-silicosis-and-other-occupational-lung-diseases-in-angola-through-the-tims-project/): 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 regulations and protective measures are lacking. Angola, a country rich in mineral resources, is no - [Fostering Nutritional Excellence: ECSA HC and IGAD Collaborate for Enhanced Nutrition Surveillance](https://ecsahc.org/fostering-nutritional-excellence-ecsa-hc-and-igad-collaborate-for-enhanced-nutrition-surveillance/): 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 a crucial platform for the Learning Network on Nutrition Surveillance (LeNNS), facilitating the exchange of - [Safeguarding Tomorrow: ECSA's Trailblazing Initiative in Rwanda's Bio-Frontier](https://ecsahc.org/safeguarding-tomorrow-ecsas-trailblazing-initiative-in-rwandas-bio-frontier/): 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 biological materials are managed safely and securely? Enter the Biosafety and Biosecurity Technical Working Group. - [Webinar Announcement" Post Lung Disease:The Underlinings of an emerging threat to the TB Response"](https://ecsahc.org/webinar-announcement-post-lung-diseasethe-underlinings-of-an-emerging-threat-to-the-tb-response/): 📢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! - [Angola's Battle Against Tuberculosis Gains Momentum: Inaugural Meeting of Technical Working Group Marks Key Step in 'TB in the Mines' Project](https://ecsahc.org/angolas-battle-against-tuberculosis-gains-momentum-inaugural-meeting-of-technical-working-group-marks-key-step-in-tb-in-the-mines-project/): 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) region. Addressing this pressing issue requires collaborative efforts and innovative strategies. Tuberculosis has long been - [REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: EXPERT CONSULTANT NEEDED TO SHAPE ECSA-HC's STRATEGIC PLAN (2023-2028)](https://ecsahc.org/request-for-proposal-expert-consultant-needed-to-shape-ecsa-hcs-strategic-plan-2023-2028/): 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. If you're passionate about improving health standards in our region and have the strategic skills - ["Unveiling Solutions: Regional Workshop in Nairobi Champions Antimicrobial Stewardship Against Global Threat of AMR](https://ecsahc.org/unveiling-solutions-regional-workshop-in-nairobi-champions-antimicrobial-stewardship-against-global-threat-of-amr/): 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 Community (ECSA-HC) and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) collaboratively orchestrated - [REGIONAL MEETING TO REVIEW ANTIMICROBIAL (AMR) STEWARDSHIP GUIDELINES AND IMPLEMENTATION OF AMR SURVEILLANCE.](https://ecsahc.org/regional-meeting-to-review-antimicrobial-amr-stewardship-guidelines-and-implementation-of-amr-surveillance/): PRESS RELEASE REGIONAL MEETING TO REVIEW ANTIMICROBIAL (AMR) STEWARDSHIP GUIDELINES AND IMPLEMENTATION OF AMR SURVEILLANCE. The East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC), jointly with Africa CDC, in collaboration with the - [Virtual Stakeholder Workshop: Share Your Insights on the Regional TB Out of Pocket Expenditure Study Report](https://ecsahc.org/virtual-stakeholder-workshop-share-your-insights-on-the-regional-tb-out-of-pocket-expenditure-study-report/): 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 purpose of this workshop? The goal is to engage in a valuable exchange of insights - [Important Announcement: AFE Health Emergencies Preparedness, Response and Resilience MPA DISCLOSURE](https://ecsahc.org/important-announcement-afe-health-emergencies-project-and-environmental-social-commitment/): 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. The project will also support selected activities in non-project countries based upon an agreed upon - [ECSA-HC and SADC Secretariat Collaborate to Launch and Train National TB Programmes on TIMS Regional TB Dashboard and Repository](https://ecsahc.org/ecsa-hc-and-sadc-secretariat-collaborate-to-launch-and-train-national-tb-programmes-on-tims-regional-tb-dashboard-and-repository/): Dar es Salaam, Tanzania - In a significant step towards combating tuberculosis (TB) in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region, the East, Central, and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC), in partnership with the SADC Secretariat, recently organized a 5-day workshop. The workshop aimed to launch and provide training on the TIMS Regional TB Dashboard - [Exciting Job Opportunities Available at ECSA-HC for the College of Surgeons of East, Central and Southern Africa (COSECSA)!](https://ecsahc.org/exciting-job-opportunities-available-at-ecsa-hc-for-the-college-of-surgeons-of-east-central-and-southern-africa-cosecsa/): The East, Central and Southern African Health Community (ECSA-HC) is thrilled to announce the opening of new positions within the esteemed College of Surgeons of East, Central and Southern Africa (COSECSA). We are actively seeking talented individuals who are nationals of our Member States to join our dynamic team as: Admissions Assistant IT Assistant Academic - [Exciting Opportunity: Senior Accountant Position at ECSA-HC!](https://ecsahc.org/exciting-opportunity-senior-accountant-position-at-ecsa-hc/): Join our dynamic team at the East, Central and Southern African Health Community (ECSA-HC) as a Senior Accountant. Based in Arusha, Tanzania, you'll play a vital role in financial management, supporting our regional health initiatives. Visit https://ecsahc.org/jobs/ for details and apply now! - [Drug Resistant TB Webinar-June 2023](https://ecsahc.org/drug-resistant-tb-webinar-june-2023/): Join us in the Upcoming Drug Resistant TB Webinar, titled WHO Guidelines and Implementation Guidance on the diagnosis of drug-resistant TB with our Guest Speaker Dr. Nazir Ismail-WHO Global Tuberculosis (TB) Programme Geneva, Switzerland. Registration Link: https://forms.gle/vdPRvR8RAAuAsYTP9 Meeting Link: https://echo.zoom.us/j/89844872999pwd=ZENWWExEUzU1NU5DeTdxdWFRTStrZz09 - [ECSA-HC Conducts Productive 5-Day Staff Retreat in Nairobi, Kenya](https://ecsahc.org/ecsa-hc-conducts-productive-5-day-staff-retreat-in-nairobi-kenya/): The East, Central, and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) is holding a highly anticipated 5-day staff retreat from June 19th to June 23rd in Nairobi, Kenya. The purpose of the retreat is to bring together the organization's staff, review the annual performance of the past fiscal year, and chart the course for future development. In - [Exclusive Consultancy Opportunity: Enhance TB Management in Southern Africa!](https://ecsahc.org/exclusive-consultancy-opportunity-enhance-tb-management-in-southern-africa/): We are pleased to announce a consultancy opportunity in the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC). The ECSA Health Community is seeking experienced consultants to upgrade the Cross-Border Referral System (CBRS) and enhance tuberculosis (TB) management in the mining sector. 🔍 Responsibilities: Overhaul the system, integrate cutting-edge technologies, and ensure scalability, user-friendliness, and data integrity. ⏰ - [VP Chiwenga Spearheads Global Efforts Against Drug Abuse at WHA: Zimbabwe Leads the Way in Combating Menace](https://ecsahc.org/vp-chiwenga-spearheads-global-efforts-against-drug-abuse-at-wha-zimbabwe-leads-the-way-in-combating-menace/): In a lead-up to the Seventy-sixth World Health Assembly, the East Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSAHC) successfully convened the Health Ministers Conference (HMC). The meeting included key participants from across the region, notably Zimbabwe's Vice President and Health Minister, Dr. Constantino Chiwenga. The conference emphasized the collective effort needed in combating drug - [The Launch of the Regional Collaborative Platform for Drug Resistant TB in East Central and Southern Africa- Date: April 25, 2023 Time: 1400CAT](https://ecsahc.org/the-launch-of-the-regional-collaborative-platform-for-drug-resistant-tb-in-east-central-and-southern-africa/): We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Regional Collaborative Platform for Drug Resistant TB in East Central and Southern Africa. This webinar aims to bring together experts, stakeholders, and partners in the fight against TB, particularly drug-resistant TB, in the region. The event will feature two prominent speakers: Prof Simon Schaaf , who - [World TB Day: Yes, We Can End TB](https://ecsahc.org/world-tb-day-yes-we-can-end-tb/): World TB Day: Yes, We Can End TB in Southern Africa On March 24th, the world commemorates the World Tuberculosis (TB) Day, which aims to raise public awareness about the devastating health, social, and economic consequences of TB, and to step up efforts to end the global TB epidemic. This year's theme is "Yes, We - [Join us on our upcoming TB Webinar.](https://ecsahc.org/join-us-on-our-upcoming-tb-webinar-on-next-generation-sequencing-of-mycobacterium-tuberculosis-and-implementation-considerations-a-country-experience-from-eswatini/): TOPIC: Next-generation sequencing of mycobacterium tuberculosis and implementation considerations: A country experience from Eswatini KEY SPEAKERS: Dr Debrah Vambe PMDT-Technical Advisor ESWATINI National TB Control Program Dr Andrea Cabibbe-Research Associate Ospedale San Raffaelle, TB Supranational Reference Laboratory,Milan MODERATORS: Dr Patric Lungu -ECSA HC Dr Khalide Azam- ECSA HC - [The East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) launched its 13th Best Practice Forum in Maseru, Lesotho.](https://ecsahc.org/the-east-central-and-southern-africa-health-community-ecsa-hc-launched-its-13th-best-practice-forum-in-maseru-lesotho/): ECSA-HC in collaboration with the Ministry of Health in Lesotho has launch the 13th Best Practice Forum and 29th Directors Joint Consultative Committee meeting here in Lesotho, Maseru. This forum provides a platform for the sharing of best practices and experiences in the health sector among ECSA-HC member states and the region. The aim is - [Updates! Programs Released for Upcoming 71st Health Ministers Conference and 13th Best Practice Forum in Lesotho](https://ecsahc.org/updates-programs-released-for-upcoming-71st-health-ministers-conference-and-13th-best-practice-forum-in-lesotho/): The East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) is pleased to announce the release of the full program for its upcoming event in Lesotho. The 71st Health Ministers Conference, 13th Best Practice Forum and Directors Joint Consultative Committee Meeting will take place from February 5th to 9th, 2023. The full program for the 13th - [ECSA-HC Seeks Talent for Position of Finance and Administration Officer (NEW!!)](https://ecsahc.org/ecsa-hc-seeks-talent-for-position-of-finance-and-administration-officer-new/): ECSA-HC is hiring! We are seeking for a suitably qualified Tanzania national for the position of Finance and Administration Officer at the East, Central and Southern Africa College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ECSACOG). This position will be based at the ECSA-HC Secretariat in Arusha, Tanzania. If you are interested,please apply now at https://ecsahc.org/jobs/ Deadline for - [Strengthening Maternal Mental Health in Special Populations: Implementation Challenges and Opportunities](https://ecsahc.org/strengthening-maternal-mental-health-in-special-populations-implementation-challenges-and-opportunities/): This webinar will present implementation strategies for providing depression care and psychosocial support to vulnerable mothers in low- and middle-income countries, highlighting key findings and lessons learned from the Baby Friendly Spaces program for refugee mothers in Bangladesh and the Maternal Depression Treatment in HIV (M-DEPTH) program for HIV-infected pregnant women in Uganda. An expert - [Multi-country research on antimicrobial resistance in Africa reveals only five of 15 antibiotic-resistant pathogens designated by the WHO as priority pathogens are consistently tested](https://ecsahc.org/multi-country-research-on-antimicrobial-resistance-in-africa-reveals-only-five-of-15-antibiotic-resistant-pathogens-designated-by-the-who-as-priority-pathogens-are-consistently-tested/): Study across 14 countries reveals lack of laboratory capacity and erratic use of available antibiotics, finds only 1.3% of medical laboratories conduct any bacteriology testing. September 15, 2022 (Addis Ababa) – New data released on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) from 14 sub-Saharan countries finds that only five out of the 15 antibiotic-resistant pathogens designated by the World - [Successful East Africa Personalised Medicine Regional Stakeholder workshop held in Nairobi, Kenya](https://ecsahc.org/successful-east-africa-personalised-medicine-regional-stakeholder-workshop-held-in-nairobi-kenya/): 13th – 14th July 2022, Nairobi Kenya Recently, over 70 participants from health systems policy makers, researchers, funding agencies, scientific societies, regional technology developers and international organisations in the field of Personalised Medicine (PM) and health research institutions met in Nairobi, Kenya, to discuss Personalised Medicine and identify regional specific needs around the area of - [ECSA-HC supports Establishment of an Events Based Surveillance (EBS) in Lesotho](https://ecsahc.org/ecsa-hc-supports-establishment-of-an-events-based-surveillance-ebs-in-lesotho/): The Events Based Surveillance (EBS) was through the World Bank Funded Project- Southern Africa TB and Health Systems Support (SATBHSS). The EBS covered support for adoption of Guidelines, SoPs and training materials. ECSA-HC has joined hands with Africa CDC to support this activity which also included training of trainers who will be pivotal in rolling-out - [TIMS phase 3 project shines light on the cross-border referral systems](https://ecsahc.org/tims-phase-3-project-shines-light-on-the-cross-border-referral-systems/): TIMS 3 Project which is implemented by ECSA-HC has had a successful two-day meeting on sensitizing National TB program managers from 10 SADC Countries on Cross-border referral systems. The meeting took place on the 14 and 15th of July in Johannesburg, South Africa with representation of Botswana, Comoros Lesotho, Namibia, Malawi, Madagascar, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Tanzania - [The 13th Best Practices Forum and 29th Directors Joint Consultative Committee Meeting](https://ecsahc.org/the-13th-best-practices-forum-and-29th-directors-joint-consultative-committee-meeting/): Dates: 13 to 15 JULY 2022 Venue: CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL, UPPER HILL, NAIROBI, KENYA Background The East, Central and Southern African Health Community (ECSA-HC) is an inter-governmental organization that fosters and promotes regional cooperation in health. Its member states are Eswatini, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. In pursuit of its mandate, - [ECSA- HC sensitizes key population on TB in the mining sector](https://ecsahc.org/ecsa-hc-sensitizes-key-population-on-tb-in-the-mining-sector/): ECSA-HC under the TB in the Mining Sector in Southern Africa Phase III (TIMS III) project convened a two-day regional meeting to sensitize Key populations (KPs) (Miners, ex-miners, migrant workers, labour unions, families of mine workers) on the TIMS III grant. The two days regional meeting was convened between 17th -18th May 2022 in Gaborone, - [Mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) webinar series](https://ecsahc.org/mental-health-and-psychosocial-support-mhpss-webinar-series/): This webinar will feature a discussion around uptake of evidence-based MHPSS interventions and recommendations. It will focus on examples from Africa, highlighting current policy directions and lessons learned from the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Depression and Primary Care Partnership for Effectiveness-Implementation Research Project (SMART-DAPPER). A panel representing diverse stakeholder - [ECSA-HC takes a Swing in the 8KM Virtual Run to End TB to Commemorate the World TB Day in Zambia.](https://ecsahc.org/ecsa-hc-takes-a-swing-in-the-8km-virtual-run-to-end-tb-to-commemorate-the-world-tb-day-in-zambia/): ECSA-HC through its SATBHSS project took part in the 8KM charity run organized by the Ministry of health Zambia aimed to create awareness towards the Commemoration of the World TB Day - [ECSA-HC Launches the Strengthening Pandemic Preparedness Project in Maputo, Mozambique.](https://ecsahc.org/ecsa-hc-launches-the-strengthening-pandemic-preparedness-project-in-maputo-mozambique/): The East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) in collaboration with the Ministry of Health of Mozambique officially launched the Strengthening Pandemic Preparedness project (ECSASPP) on 11th March 2022 at Avenida Hotel Maputo, Mozambique. The launch was attended by five Countries participating in the project namely, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Zambia.The countries were - [ECSA-HC Launches TIMS Phase III Project In Lilongwe, Malawi.](https://ecsahc.org/ecsa-hc-launches-tims-phase-iii-project-in-lilongwe-malawi/): The East Central and Southern Africa Health Community in collaboration with the Ministry of Health Malawi has Launched the TB in the Mining Sector in Southern Africa (TIMS) Project Phase II on the 25th of February 2022 at Umodzi Park Hotel Lilongwe, Malawi. The project launch was hosted by Malawi who is the presiding chair - [TB in the mining sector in southern africa (TIMS) phase III project launch 25th February 2022.](https://ecsahc.org/tb-in-the-mining-sector-in-southern-africa-tims-phase-iii-project-launch-25th-february-2022/): The East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, Republic of Malawi will host the TB In the Mining Sector in Southern Africa (TIMS) Phase III Project Launch. The event will take place on the 25th of February 2022 in Malawi at the Umodzi Park Hotel. Tuberculosis (TB) - [Strengthening pandemic preparedness in the Eastern, Central and Southern Africa Health Community project launch](https://ecsahc.org/strengthening-pandemic-preparedness-in-the-eastern-central-and-southern-africa-health-community-project-launch/): The East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, Republic of Mozambique will host the launch of the Strengthening Pandemic Preparedness in the Eastern, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (SPP) project. The event will take place on the 11th March 2022 in Maputo, Mozambique, at the Avenida - [TB In the Mining Sector in Southern Africa, Phase III, Project Launch in Lilongwe, Malawi.](https://ecsahc.org/tb-in-the-mining-sector-in-southern-africa-phase-iii-project-launch-in-lilongwe-malawi/): The Director General of the East Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC), Prof.Yoswa Dambisya, would like to announce the Official Launch of the TB in the Mining Sector in Southern Africa, Phase III, Project. The project launch will be held on the 25th of February 2022 from 09:30hrs to 16:00hrs, at the Umodzi PARK - [National TB Programme Managers from 16 SADC Countries convene to make recommendations for decision by the Full Regional Coordinating Mechanism (RCM](https://ecsahc.org/national-tb-programme-managers-from-16-sadc-countries-convene-to-make-recommendations-for-decision-by-the-full-regional-coordinating-mechanism-rcm/): Regional Coordinating Mechanism (RCM) as part of the preparations for the full RCM meeting has convened a one-day meeting for the 16 SADC National TB Programme Managers in Lilongwe, Malawi. The main purpose of the meeting is to make recommendations for decision by the full RCM that is to be held on the 24th of - [EU-AFRICA PerMed information day webinar](https://ecsahc.org/eu-africa-permed-information-day-webinar/): The EU-Africa PerMed project funded by the European Commission's H2020 framework programme seeks to develop international collaborations and identifying future actions in personalised medicine to be established between Africa and Europe. The objective is to build a lasting relationship between these two continents in terms of research, development, innovation and implementation for a better integration - [Season Greetings - ECSA-HC](https://ecsahc.org/season-greetings-ecsa-hc/): Christmas is a time of giving, a time of reflection and taking stock of the past year; a time to appreciate all those without whom things could have been much worse. We at ECSA-HC would like to register our huge thanks to you for being our partner, donor and stakeholder in fostering regional cooperation for - [Supporting Providers to Address Postpartum Hemorrhage - Webinar](https://ecsahc.org/supporting-providers-to-address-postpartum-hemorrhage/): USAID’s Health Evaluation and Applied Research Development (HEARD) and Breakthrough Research Project’s Partnership to Advance Post Partum Hemorrhage (PPH) Care invites you to join us on Monday, December 6th from 4:00-5:30 PM EAT to learn about how to better support providers and strengthen systems to address emergency obstetric complications. The discussion will highlight how our - [COVID-19 and contextual adaptations to community-based PSS interventions for trauma-impacted communities](https://ecsahc.org/covid-19-and-contextual-adaptations-to-community-based-pss-interventions-for-trauma-impacted-communities/): Join us on Thursday, November 11th from 5:00-6:00 PM EAT for the first webinar in a series entitled: Accelerating Evidence to Use in Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Policy and Programming." This webinar series is supported by the HEARD Project, managed by University Research Co., LLC. and co-hosted by the CUNY Graduate School of - [EU-AFRICA PerMed launching event: Building links between Europe and Africa in Personalised Medicine](https://ecsahc.org/eu-africa-permed-launching-event-building-links-between-europe-and-africa-in-personalised-medicine/): A kick-off meeting of the EUAfrica PerMed project (https://www.euafrica-permed.eu/), funded under Horizon 2020, the European framework programme for Research & Innovation, was held in 4th March 2021 The EU-Africa PerMed project has the overall objective of integrating African countries into ICPerMed (https://www.icpermed.eu/) activities as a means to contribute to a successful implementation of Personalized Medicine - [ECSA-HC and Uganda Supranational Lab partners with WHO to support Rwanda National TB reference lab to become a Supranational Lab (SRL)](https://ecsahc.org/ecsa-hc-and-uganda-supranational-lab-partners-with-who-to-support-rwanda-national-tb-reference-lab-to-become-a-supranational-lab-srl/): In 2019, the ECSA-HC received funding through the Global Fund to strengthen capacity for TB diagnostics in the ECSA region. Currently the project supports 21 countries within the region namely: Angola, Botswana, Burundi, Ethiopia, Eswatini, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Liberia, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Rwanda, Seychelles, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. In March - [ECSA-HC Supports Countries in East Africa to Check the Spread of Infectious Diseases 14th- 19th May 2019](https://ecsahc.org/ecsa-hc-supports-countries-in-east-africa-to-check-the-spread-of-infectious-diseases-14th-19th-may-2019/): Many disease outbreaks have been reported in the trans-boundary areas between Uganda and Tanzania. These include Highly Pathological Avian Influenza that was reported in Uganda in 2017 (http://www.fao.org/3/CA1209EN/ca1209en.pdf). In recent months there have also been reports of Rift Valley fever, Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic fever in Mbarara, Ibanda, Kirihura and Isingiro districts of Uganda (https://www.newvision.co.ug/new_vision/news/1481701/rift-valley-fever-reported-ankole-dead). More recently, - [ECSA-HC Helps to support Lesotho receive covid-19 vaccines in Maseru](https://ecsahc.org/ecsa-hc-helps-to-support-lesotho-receive-covid-19-vaccines-in-maserumorbi-elit-augue-porta-non-porta-sit-amet-luctus-egestas-arcu-morbi-purus-nulla-porta-et-arcu-quis/): Maseru, 7th August 2021. The Ministry of Health Lesotho receives COVID-19 Johnson ans Johnson (JnJ) vaccines from the African Union Commission under the African Vaccine Acquisition Trust (AVAT). ECSA-HC as a supporting partner in Health, was invited to support Lesotho receive the batch of the COVID-19 vaccines. - [ECSA-HC convenes the 7th Regional Steering Committee Meeting for the ECSA regional TB Labs Strengthening Project. 15-17 September 2021.](https://ecsahc.org/ecsa-hc-convenes-the-7th-regional-steering-committee-meeting-for-the-ecsa-regional-tb-labs-strengthening-project-15-17-september-2021/): ECSA-HC convenes the 7th Regional Steering Committee Meeting for the ECSA regional TB Labs Strengthening Project. 15-17 September 2021. The meeting was held in Nairobi, Republic of Kenya and was attended by the National TB Programs and the National TB Reference Laboratory managers the from 21 project countries, representatives from the Country Coordinating Mechanisms (CCM), - [ECSA-HC supports hosting of Communities of Practice for Learning and Experience Sharing to Improve TB service Delivery. 25th-27th October 2021](https://ecsahc.org/ecsa-hc-supports-hosting-of-communities-of-practice-for-learning-and-experience-sharing-to-improve-tb-service-delivery-25th-27th-october-2021/): The support to host the meetings was through the Southern Africa TB and Health Systems Support (SATBHSS) project under the World Bank. ECSA-HC joined Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique and Zambia to discuss, learn and share experiences under 3 Sub-Thematic areas namely: a) Laboratory and surveillance; b) continuum of care and c) Research and Monitoring & Evalaution. ## Pages - [Home](https://ecsahc.org/): The East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) is an inter-governmental health organization that fosters and promotes regional cooperation in health among member states. - [ECSA Projects](https://ecsahc.org/ecsa-projects/): The East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) is an inter-governmental health organization that fosters and promotes regional cooperation in health among member states. - [Colleges](https://ecsahc.org/colleges/): The East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) is an inter-governmental health organization that fosters and promotes regional cooperation in health among member states. - [ECSA – HC at a Glance](https://ecsahc.org/ecsa-hc-at-a-glance/): The East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) is an inter-governmental health organization that fosters and promotes regional cooperation in health among member states. - [Zimbabwe](https://ecsahc.org/zimbabwe1/): Zimbabwe in the ECSA Health Community The Republic of Zimbabwe is part of the ECSA Health Community member-state family. Zimbabwe contributes to regional cooperation in public health, health systems strengthening, disease surveillance, emergency preparedness, health workforce development, maternal and child health, nutrition, and communicable and non-communicable disease control. Through ECSA-HC platforms, Zimbabwe participates in regional - [Mauritius](https://ecsahc.org/mauritius/): Mauritius in the ECSA Health Community The Republic of Mauritius is part of the ECSA Health Community member-state family. As an island state in the African region, Mauritius brings valuable experience in health systems strengthening, service delivery, public health governance, health financing, digital health, and universal health coverage. Mauritius’ participation strengthens ECSA-HC’s regional collaboration by - [Kenya](https://ecsahc.org/kenya/): Kenya in the ECSA Health Community The Republic of Kenya is part of the ECSA Health Community member-state family. Kenya contributes significant experience in public health programming, health systems strengthening, disease surveillance, health workforce development, digital health, and regional health cooperation. Through ECSA-HC platforms, Kenya participates in technical committees, programme expert meetings, policy dialogue, and - [Lesotho](https://ecsahc.org/lesotho/): Lesotho in the ECSA Health Community The Kingdom of Lesotho is part of the ECSA Health Community member-state family. Lesotho contributes to regional collaboration in public health, health systems strengthening, disease prevention and control, health workforce development, and emergency preparedness. Through ECSA-HC platforms, Lesotho participates in regional policy dialogue, knowledge exchange, technical cooperation, and joint - [Malawi](https://ecsahc.org/malawi/): Malawi in the ECSA Health Community The Republic of Malawi is part of the ECSA Health Community member-state family. Malawi contributes to regional cooperation in health systems strengthening, disease surveillance, maternal and child health, nutrition, emergency preparedness, and health workforce development. Through ECSA-HC platforms, Malawi participates in regional technical dialogue, programme expert meetings, policy discussions, - [Eswatini](https://ecsahc.org/eswatini/): Eswatini in the ECSA Health Community The Kingdom of Eswatini is part of the ECSA Health Community member-state family. Eswatini contributes to regional cooperation in public health, health systems strengthening, disease surveillance, emergency preparedness, and health workforce development. Through ECSA-HC platforms, Eswatini participates in regional policy dialogue, technical cooperation, knowledge exchange, and joint action aimed - [Tanzania](https://ecsahc.org/tanzania/): Tanzania in the ECSA Health Community The United Republic of Tanzania is part of the ECSA Health Community member-state family and hosts the ECSA-HC Secretariat in Arusha. Tanzania plays an important role in regional health cooperation, health systems strengthening, disease surveillance, emergency preparedness, and public health programming. Through ECSA-HC platforms, Tanzania contributes to regional policy - [Uganda](https://ecsahc.org/uganda/): Uganda in the ECSA Health Community The Republic of Uganda is part of the ECSA Health Community member-state family. Uganda contributes to regional collaboration in public health, health systems strengthening, disease surveillance, emergency preparedness, health workforce development, and communicable and non-communicable disease control. Through ECSA-HC platforms, Uganda participates in technical committees, policy dialogue, programme expert - [Zambia](https://ecsahc.org/zambia/): Zambia in the ECSA Health Community The Republic of Zambia is part of the ECSA Health Community member-state family. Zambia contributes to regional cooperation in public health, health systems strengthening, disease surveillance, emergency preparedness, maternal and child health, nutrition, and health workforce development. Through ECSA-HC platforms, Zambia participates in regional policy dialogue, technical cooperation, programme - [São Tomé and Príncipe](https://ecsahc.org/sao-tome-and-principe/): São Tomé and Príncipe in the ECSA Health Community The Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe is part of the expanding ECSA Health Community member-state family. As a small island developing state in the African region, São Tomé and Príncipe adds an important island-health perspective to ECSA-HC’s regional health cooperation agenda. The country’s participation - [Mozambique](https://ecsahc.org/mozambique/): Mozambique in the ECSA Health Community The Republic of Mozambique is part of the expanding ECSA Health Community member-state family. Mozambique’s inclusion strengthens regional cooperation in health systems strengthening, disease surveillance, emergency preparedness, infectious disease control, maternal and child health, nutrition, and health workforce capacity development. As a Lusophone country in Southern Africa, Mozambique brings - [Voices from the ECSA Region](https://ecsahc.org/voices-from-the-ecsa-region/): Voices from the ECSA Region Insights, perspectives and policy analysis shaping health systems across East, Central and Southern Africa. 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Name * First Last Subject * Phone * Email * Comment - [HMC Resolutions](https://ecsahc.org/hmc-resolutions/): Since 1974, the East, Central, and Southern Africa (ECSA) Health Community has worked to improve health across its Member States through cooperation and shared initiatives. The Health Ministers' Conference, the highest decision-making body of ECSA, meets every year to address important health issues and guide the community's efforts. Over the years, these conferences have resulted - [Mental health](https://ecsahc.org/knowledge-hub/mental-health/): Mental Health and Psychosocial Support One of the biggest challenges facing victims of torture and those living in emergency contexts is the lack of accessible mental health care and psychosocial support services (MHPSS). Implementation Science Collaborative (ISC) partners strengthen the evidence base related to MHPSS interventions for use in developing more effective policy and programs. - [Urban Health](https://ecsahc.org/knowledge-hub/urban-health/): Urban Health The Implementation Science Collaboration on Urban Health in East Africa was born of an initial round table consultation hosted by the East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) which identified critical nutrition and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) evidence gaps in the region. The Collaboration’s combination of policy advocacy and practical research influenced a - [Women Centered Care](https://ecsahc.org/knowledge-hub/women-centered-care/): Women Centered Care Around the world-in both industrialized and low- and middle-income countries- too many women seeking healthcare face undignified conditions, a lack of services and resources, and poor quality of care. Health care worker performance is often hindered by sub-optimal care environments, including poor infrastructure, limited supplies, heavy workloads and insufficient support. To confront - [Knowledge Hub](https://ecsahc.org/knowledge-hub/): Welcome to the Knowledge Hub This is an interconnected partner platform (national, regional, global)​ with resources and tools to inform implementation​. Connect with experts and key stakeholders to start/continue dialogues on emerging evidence and implementation priorities Clusters NCDs, Food Security and Nutrition Programme The Program is responsible for designing and implementing regional activities in line with the Resolutions of - [Violence Against Children and Youth Survey (VACS)](https://ecsahc.org/knowledge-hub/violence-against-children-and-youth-survey-vacs/): Support data through strengthened policy and program efforts, with a focus on connecting learning across country experiences. - [test](https://ecsahc.org/test/) - [Partners](https://ecsahc.org/partners/): The East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) is an inter-governmental health organization that fosters and promotes regional cooperation in health among member states. - [13th Best Practices Forum Registration](https://ecsahc.org/13th-best-practices-forum-registration/): EAST, CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN AFRICA - HEALTH COMMUNITY (ECSA-HC) 13th Best Practices Forum (BPF) and 28th Directors’ Joint Consultative Conference (DJCC) Meeting 13th – 15th July, 2022 CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL, Upper Hill, Nairobi 1 Step 1 HonProfDrMrMrsMiss First Name Last Name Designation Ministry/Organization CountryCountryAfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua And BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBosnia And HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCambodiaCameroonCanadaCape - [13th BPF and 29th DJCC](https://ecsahc.org/13th-bpf-and-29th-djcc/): Conference Concept Note CONCEPT NOTE FOR THE ECSA BEST PRACTICES FORUM AND DIRECTORS JOINT CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE MEETING 13TH – 15TH July 2022 Introduction ECSA Health Community is a regional intergovernmental organization comprising of nine member states namely Eswatini, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. ECSA-HC was established in 1974 to foster and - [Submit Abstract](https://ecsahc.org/submit-abstract/): Abstract Guidelines Abstracts should be not be longer than 800 words in length and should follow the provided outline. TITLE: AUTHOR(S) AND AFFILIATIONS: CORRESPONDING AUTHOR: CORRESPONDING AUTHOR’S EMAIL: PLEASE PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING: 1. Background/Significance 2. Research: State main question/hypothesis Programme: State intervention/activity tested 3. Methodology (including location, setting, period, analysis approach) 4. Data (if relevant) - [NCDs, Food Security and Nutrition Programme](https://ecsahc.org/knowledge-hub/ncds-food-security-and-nutrition-programme/): NCDs, Food Security and Nutrition Programme The Program is responsible for designing and implementing regional activities in line with the Resolutions of the ECSA Health Ministers Conferences, other regional and global commitments and relevant Strategic and Business Plans. Programme Objectives Promote, track and support the implementation of evidence-based relevant nutrition and Food Security policies and - [Health Systems and Capacity development (HSCD) cluster](https://ecsahc.org/knowledge-hub/health-systems-and-capacity-development-hscd-cluster/): Health Systems and Capacity development (HSCD) cluster The cluster is formed as a merger of two technical programs; the Health Systems and Services Development (HSSD) and the Human Resources for Health and Capacity Development (HRH&CD) Programs, following the restructuring process endorsed by the 61st Health Ministers Conference in 2015. The HSSD program itself was established - [Knowledge management, Monitoring and Evaluation cluster](https://ecsahc.org/knowledge-hub/knowledge-management-monitoring-and-evaluation-cluster/): Knowledge management, Monitoring and Evaluation cluster The Knowledge Management, Monitoring and Evaluation cluster is responsible for monitoring progress towards the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals and the Health Ministers Resolutions within the East, Central and Southern Africa region. The KMME cluster is also responsible for ensuring perspectives, ideas, experiences and information are shared widely. - [Family health and infectious diseases cluster](https://ecsahc.org/knowledge-hub/family-health-and-infectious-diseases-cluster/): Family health and infectious diseases cluster Family health is a state of positive interaction between family members which enables each member of the family to enjoy optimum physical, mental, social and spiritual well-being. Under this component ECSA-HC focuses on identification of health policy priorities and content as well as formulation of strategies to improve the - [Knowledge management, Monitoring and Evaluation cluster](https://ecsahc.org/knowledge-management-monitoring-and-evaluation-cluster/): About the Programme Progranmme Activities Resources About the Programme The Knowledge Management, Monitoring and Evaluation cluster is responsible for monitoring progress towards the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals and the Health Ministers Resolutions within the East, Central and Southern Africa region. The KMME cluster is also responsible for ensuring perspectives, ideas, experiences and information - [Newsletter](https://ecsahc.org/newsletter/) - [NCDs, Food Security and Nutrition Programme](https://ecsahc.org/ncds-food-security-and-nutrition-programme/): About the Programme Programme Activities Nutrition Hub About the Programme The Program is responsible for designing and implementing regional activities in line with the Resolutions of the ECSA Health Ministers Conferences, other regional and global commitments and relevant Strategic and Business Plans. Mandate To undertake activities that contribute to the reduction of malnutrition and Non - [Management Team](https://ecsahc.org/management-team/) - [Experts Directory](https://ecsahc.org/experts-directory/) - [Events](https://ecsahc.org/ecsa-events/) - [Past Webinars](https://ecsahc.org/ecsa-hc-past-webinars/) - [Webinar Series](https://ecsahc.org/webinar-series/) - [Health Systems and Capacity development (HSCD) cluster](https://ecsahc.org/health-systems-and-capacity-development-hscd-cluster/): About the Programme Progranmme Activities Resources About the Programme Cluster Background The cluster is formed as a merger of two technical programs; the Health Systems and Services Development (HSSD) and the Human Resources for Health and Capacity Development (HRH&CD) Programs, following the restructuring process endorsed by the 61st Health Ministers Conference in 2015. The HSSD - [Family health and infectious diseases cluster](https://ecsahc.org/family-health-and-infectious-diseases-cluster/): About the Programme Progranmme Activities Resources About the Programme Family health is a state of positive interaction between family members which enables each member of the family to enjoy optimum physical, mental, social and spiritual well-being. Under this component ECSA-HC focuses on identification of health policy priorities and content as well as formulation of strategies - [ECSA-HC Courses](https://ecsahc.org/ecsa-hc-courses/) - [Clusters](https://ecsahc.org/clusters/) - [Add Listing](https://ecsahc.org/add-directory-listing/) - [Directory Dashboard](https://ecsahc.org/directory-dashboard/) - [Directory](https://ecsahc.org/directory/) - [Governance Structure](https://ecsahc.org/governance-structure/): The ECSA health community is governed through five main organs namely:- ECSA Conference of Health Ministers The highest governing body and which meets annually to review policy matters, national health strategies and to define regional health priorities; The Advisory Committee Composed of Permanent Secretaries of the Ministries of Health of Member States and which functions - [Internships](https://ecsahc.org/internships/) - [Jobs](https://ecsahc.org/jobs/) - [Consultancies](https://ecsahc.org/consultancies/) - [Tenders](https://ecsahc.org/tenders/) - [Zimbabwe](https://ecsahc.org/637-2/): Zimbabwe in the ECSA Health Community Zimbabwe joined ECSA health Community in the year 1980. Since joining ECSA Zimbabwe has hosted the ECSA Health Ministers Conference in 1985 and 2004 and was chairperson to the Advisory committee in 1987, 1999 and 2004. Zimbabwe is an active member of ECSA with the ministry of Health and - [Mauritius](https://ecsahc.org/611-2/): Mauritius in the ECSA Health Community Mauritius Joined ECSA in the year 1974 as one of the founding members. Since joining the ECSA Health Community, Mauritius has hosted the ECSA Health Minister’s Conference twice in 1979 and 1197 and held the chairmanship of the Advisory Committee in 1992, and 2004. The ministry of Health has - [ECSA Reports](https://ecsahc.org/ecsa-reports/) - [Publications](https://ecsahc.org/our-publications/) - [ECSA Documents](https://ecsahc.org/ecsa-documents/) ## Op-Ed Authors - [Prisca Uwumuryango](https://ecsahc.org/op-ed-authors/prisca-uwumuryango/) - [Eveness Meleke](https://ecsahc.org/op-ed-authors/eveness-meleke/) - [Dr. Godfrey Sama Philipo](https://ecsahc.org/op-ed-authors/dr-godfrey-sama-philipo/) - [Sebentile N. 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[Regional Model Nutrition Curriculum for Frontline Health Workers](https://ecsahc.org/document/regional-model-nutrition-curriculum-for-frontline-health-workers/) - [Dissemination worshop report – ECSA Training packages](https://ecsahc.org/document/dissemination-worshop-report-ecsa-training-packages/) - [The Global Fund Regional TB Lab Strengthening Project](https://ecsahc.org/document/the-global-fund-regional-tb-lab-strengthening-project/) - [The contribution of professional associations](https://ecsahc.org/document/the-contribution-of-professional-associations/) - [Harvest Meeting Guidelines](https://ecsahc.org/document/harvest-meeting-guidelines/) - [Report of the National Symposium on Universal Health Coverage-Kampala Uganda 24-26 June 2014](https://ecsahc.org/document/report-of-the-national-symposium-on-universal-health-coverage-kampala-uganda-24-26-june-2014/) - [Introduction of Male Circumcision for HIV Prevention analysis of Policy Process](https://ecsahc.org/document/introduction-of-male-circumcision-for-hiv-prevention-analysis-of-policy-process/) - [HR Task shifting CO-MO rapid review of evidence 2016-December-3](https://ecsahc.org/document/hr-task-shifting-co-mo-rapid-review-of-evidence-2016-december-3/) - [UHC Presentation – Zambia](https://ecsahc.org/document/uhc-presentation-zambia/) - [Conference on ‘Multi-stakeholder nutrition actions in Africa: translating evidence into policies, and programmes for impact’](https://ecsahc.org/document/conference-on-multi-stakeholder-nutrition-actions-in-africa-translating-evidence-into-policies-and-programmes-for-impact/) - [CHERP160 - Incorporating Concerns for Equity into Health Resource Allocation. A Guide for Practitioners](https://ecsahc.org/document/cherp160-incorporating-concerns-for-equity-into-health-resource-allocation-a-guide-for-practitioners/) ## Experts - [Dr Rumishael Shoo](https://ecsahc.org/expert/dr-rumishael-shoo/) - [Christopher Samkange](https://ecsahc.org/expert/christopher-samkange/) - [Yusuph iyanja](https://ecsahc.org/expert/yusuph-iyanja/) - [Justus Ashaba](https://ecsahc.org/expert/justus-ashaba/) ## Webinars - [Strengthening the Health Workforce – Strategic Deployment, Integration, and Motivation](https://ecsahc.org/webinar/strengthening-the-health-workforce-strategic-deployment-integration-and-motivation/): 🩺 About the Webinar This webinar is the second in a series organized by the East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) under the theme:“Rethinking Health Systems Strengthening and Capacity Development for Scaling Up Universal Primary Health Care and Public Health Service Delivery to Achieve UHC and SDG 2030 Goals.” As the region continues - [Championing for Change: Leveraging Advocacy to Advance the HPV Agenda](https://ecsahc.org/webinar/championing-for-change-leveraging-advocacy-to-advance-the-hpv-agenda/): Webinar Co-hosted by East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) This webinar will explore the pivotal role of advocacy in advancing HPV awareness and vaccination efforts across Africa. By leveraging innovative advocacy tools and community-driven initiatives, we aim to enhance efforts to prevent HPV and cervical cancer. The event brings together leading voices in - [Webinar: Strategies and Approaches for Prevention of Teenage Pregnancies in East Central and Southern Africa](https://ecsahc.org/webinar/strategies-and-approaches-for-prevention-of-teenage-pregnancies-in-east-central-and-southern-africa-region/): Overview Adolescent pregnancy is a significant challenge in East Central and Southern Africa, with far-reaching health, social, and economic consequences. To address this issue, ECSA-HC is hosting a webinar to discuss effective strategies and approaches for the prevention of teenage pregnancies in the region. Event Details Date: 30th May 2024 Time: 15:00 - 16:30 EAT - [Dangers of Self-Prescription and the Impact of Antimicrobial Resistance](https://ecsahc.org/webinar/upcoming-webinar-dangers-of-self-prescription-and-the-impact-of-antimicrobial-resistance/): Join us for an essential webinar tackling the pressing issues surrounding self-prescription and the escalating problem of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). This event is jointly hosted by the Government of Kenya, the AMR Secretariat, the East, Central, and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC), and the Ecumenical Pharmaceutical Network. Scheduled for March 14, 2024, from 16:00 to - [WORLD CANCER DAY WEBINAR – FEBRUARY 2024](https://ecsahc.org/webinar/world-cancer-day-webinar-february-2024/): In observance of World Cancer Day on February 4th, the East, Central, and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) is proud to host an engaging webinar focused on this year's theme, "Close the Care Gap". Join us as we delve into meaningful discussions on reducing disparities in cancer care and celebrate the efforts made towards equitable - [Leprosy Focus - January 2024](https://ecsahc.org/webinar/upcoming-webinar-leprosy-focus-january-2024/): Overview Topic: Leprosy - Challenges and Progress in East, Central, and Southern Africa Organizer: The East, Central, and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) Date & Time: Thursday, 25th January 2024, 14:00 CAT/ 15:00 EAT Duration: 90 minutes Theme: "Ending Stigma, Embracing Dignity" Platform: Virtual (Zoom) Background The ECSA-HC virtual regional collaborative platform is dedicated to - [Action & impact: Using data to end violence against children in Africa](https://ecsahc.org/webinar/action-impact-using-data-to-end-violence-against-children-in-africa/): Webinar Co-hosted by East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community and Together for Girls through the Implementation Science Collaborative. This webinar is the second in the Implementation Science Collaborative’s Evidence to Policy series exploring efforts to protect children from violence in low-resource settings globally. The objective of the event is to share key achievements and - [POST-TBLUNG DISEASE: THE UNDERLININGS OF AN EMERGING THREAT TO THE TB RESPONSE](https://ecsahc.org/webinar/post-tblung-disease-the-underlinings-of-an-emerging-threat-to-the-tb-response/) - [TB Webinar on Next generation sequencing of mycobacterium Tuberculosis and Implementation considerations: A country experience from Eswatini](https://ecsahc.org/webinar/tb-webinar-on-next-generation-sequencing-of-mycobacterium-tuberculosis-and-implementation-considerations-a-country-experience-from-eswatini/) - [Strengthening Maternal Mental Health in Special Populations: Implementation Challenges and Opportunities](https://ecsahc.org/webinar/strengthening-maternal-mental-health-in-special-populations-implementation-challenges-and-opportunities/): This webinar will present implementation strategies for providing depression care and psychosocial support to vulnerable mothers in low- and middle-income countries, highlighting key findings and lessons learned from the Baby Friendly Spaces program for refugee mothers in Bangladesh and the Maternal Depression Treatment in HIV (M-DEPTH) program for HIV-infected pregnant women in Uganda. An expert - [Mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) webinar series](https://ecsahc.org/webinar/mental-health-and-psychosocial-support-mhpss-webinar-series/): This webinar will feature a discussion around uptake of evidence-based MHPSS interventions and recommendations. It will focus on examples from Africa, highlighting current policy directions and lessons learned from the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Depression and Primary Care Partnership for Effectiveness-Implementation Research Project (SMART-DAPPER). A panel representing diverse stakeholder - [Implementation Science Field Building Collaboratives in Global Health](https://ecsahc.org/webinar/implementation-science-field-building-collaboratives-in-global-health/): Conference website: CUGH2022.org Session Organizer: Implementation Science Collaborative and University Research Co., LLC SA10 This session includes four roundtable discussions with panelist and participant engagement which will explore the contributions, missteps, strategies and sustainability of international technical collaboratives in advancing global health implementation science. If you register for this event, you are welcome to join all - [Supporting Providers to Address Postpartum Hemorrhage - Webinar](https://ecsahc.org/webinar/supporting-providers-to-address-postpartum-hemorrhage-webinar/): USAID’s Health Evaluation and Applied Research Development (HEARD) and Breakthrough Research Project’s Partnership to Advance Post Partum Hemorrhage (PPH) Care invites you to join us on Monday, December 6th from 4:00-5:30 PM EAT to learn about how to better support providers and strengthen systems to address emergency obstetric complications. The discussion will highlight how our - [EU-AFRICA PerMed information day webinar](https://ecsahc.org/webinar/eu-africa-permed-information-day-webinar/): The EU-Africa PerMed project funded by the European Commission's H2020 framework programme seeks to develop international collaborations and identifying future actions in personalised medicine to be established between Africa and Europe. The objective is to build a lasting relationship between these two continents in terms of research, development, innovation and implementation for a better integration - [COVID-19 and contextual adaptations to community-based PSS interventions for trauma-impacted communities](https://ecsahc.org/webinar/covid-19-and-contextual-adaptations-to-community-based-pss-interventions-for-trauma-impacted-communities/): Join us on Thursday, November 11th from 5:00-6:00 PM EAT for the first webinar in a series entitled: Accelerating Evidence to Use in Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Policy and Programming." This webinar series is supported by the HEARD Project, managed by University Research Co., LLC. and co-hosted by the CUNY Graduate School of - [Health Program Evaluation Development and Implementation Date TBD](https://ecsahc.org/webinar/health-program-evaluation-development-and-implementation-date-tbd/): This webinar will examine Implementation Science Priorities for health, nutrition and WASH among poor children and adolescents in urban setting. Case studies will be featured from Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. ## Past Webinars - [Webinar Recap: Strategies and Approaches for Prevention of Teenage Pregnancies in East, Central, and Southern Africa](https://ecsahc.org/past-webinar/webinar-recap-strategies-and-approaches-for-prevention-of-teenage-pregnancies-in-east-central-and-southern-africa/): On May 30th, 2024, the East, Central, and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC), in collaboration with Knowledge SUCCESS, hosted a vital webinar addressing the rising rates of teenage pregnancies in the region. The webinar featured expert insights from professionals in Kenya, Tanzania, and Zambia, focusing on policy and programmatic interventions aimed at curbing adolescent fertility - [Reflecting on a Successful Webinar: Action & impact: Using data to end violence against children in Africa](https://ecsahc.org/past-webinar/reflecting-on-a-successful-webinar-protecting-children-from-violence-in-low-resource-settings/): Event Recap: A Milestone Gathering on Child Protection On November 29, 2023, we marked a significant stride in our collective journey towards safeguarding children's rights and well-being. In a remarkable virtual event via Zoom, we brought together participants for an insightful webinar on "Action & impact: Using data to end violence against children in Africa". - [Innovative Strategies in Family Planning: Valuable Lessons from East Africa](https://ecsahc.org/past-webinar/innovative-strategies-in-family-planning-valuable-lessons-from-east-africa/): On Tuesday, February 23rd 2021 from 4-5pm EAT (Nairobi), the East, Central, and Southern Africa Health Community and the University of California San Francisco co-led a webinar entitled: “Innovative Strategies in Family Planning: Valuable Lessons from East Africa.” This webinar was the second in the Accelerating Evidence to Use in Policy and Programs: Strengthening & Sustaining RMNCAH Systems in - [Accelerating the Use of Evidence in Support of Resilient and Respectful RMNCAH Systems in Sub-Saharan Africa](https://ecsahc.org/past-webinar/accelerating-the-use-of-evidence-in-support-of-resilient-and-respectful-rmncah-systems-in-sub-saharan-africa/): On Tuesday, December 8th 2020 from 3-5pm EAT (Nairobi), the East, Central, and Southern Africa Health Community and the University of California San Francisco led the first webinar in a series entitled “Accelerating Evidence to Use in Policy and Programs.” The event featured a discussion about the state of Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health (RMNCAH) systems, services, and priorities - [Respectful Maternity Care: Are we trending in the right direction? A conversation about RMC approaches and Routine Monitoring and Evaluation](https://ecsahc.org/past-webinar/respectful-maternity-care-are-we-trending-in-the-right-direction-a-conversation-about-rmc-approaches-and-routine-monitoring-and-evaluation/): On Tuesday, May 25th 2021 from 4-5pm EAT (Nairobi), the East, Central, and Southern Africa Health Community and the University of California San Francisco co-led a webinar entitled: “Respectful Maternal Care: Are we trending in the right direction?” This webinar was the third in the Accelerating Evidence to Use in Policy and Programs: Strengthening & Sustaining RMNCAH Systems in Sub-Saharan Africa webinar series. - [COVID-19 and contextual adaptations to community-based PSS interventions for trauma-impacted communities](https://ecsahc.org/past-webinar/covid-19-and-contextual-adaptations-to-community-based-pss-interventions-for-trauma-impacted-communities/): On Thursday, November 11th, 2021 from 9:00-10:00 AM EST, the first webinar in a series entitled: Accelerating Evidence to Use in Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Policy and Programming was held. This webinar series is supported by the HEARD Project, managed by University Research Co., LLC. and co-hosted by the CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy Center for Innovation in ## Team - [Dr More Mungati](https://ecsahc.org/team/mr-edward-thomas-kataika-bsoc-ma/) - [Ms. Lillianne Brenda Njuba](https://ecsahc.org/team/ms-lillianne-brenda-njuba-fcca-mba/) - [Mr. Sibusiso Sibandze](https://ecsahc.org/team/mr-sibusiso-sibandze-ba-msc/) - [Dr. Ntuli Angyelile Kapologwe](https://ecsahc.org/team/prof-yoswa-mbulalina-dambisya-mb-chb-phd/) ## Opportunities - [Regional Learning and Knowledge Specialist | Especialista Regional em Aprendizagem e Conhecimento](https://ecsahc.org/opportunity/4907-2/): The East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) invites applications from suitably qualified professionals for the position of Regional Learning and Knowledge Specialist under the Health Emergency Preparedness, Response and Resilience (HEPRR) Multiphase Programmatic Approach (MPA). The successful candidate will lead the coordination and implementation of the HEPRR-MPA Learning Agenda, support cross-country knowledge exchange, - [Vacancy Announcement: Director of Finance](https://ecsahc.org/opportunity/vacancy-announcement-director-of-finance/) - [Invitation to Bid: Purchase of Used Motor Vehicle (Toyota Land Cruiser – T 209 CD 76)](https://ecsahc.org/opportunity/invitation-to-bid-purchase-of-used-motor-vehicle-toyota-land-cruiser-t-209-cd-76/) - [Invitation for Proposals: Consultancy to Support Communications and Dissemination of SRH/RMNCAH and Demographic Dividend Initiatives](https://ecsahc.org/opportunity/invitation-for-proposals-consultancy-to-support-communications-and-dissemination-of-srh-rmncah-and-demographic-dividend-initiatives/) - [Redesign and Redevelopment of the ECSA-HC Website](https://ecsahc.org/opportunity/redesign-and-redevelopment-of-the-ecsa-hc-website/) - [Opportunity: Legal Advisor](https://ecsahc.org/opportunity/opportunity-legal-advisor/) - [Consultancy Opportunity : Strategic Management Framework & Operationalization of the ECSA-HC College of Health Sciences (CHS) Secretariat](https://ecsahc.org/opportunity/consultancy-opportunity-strategic-management-framework-operationalization-of-the-ecsa-hc-college-of-health-sciences-chs-secretariat/) - [Consultancy Opportunity: Development of a Regional Best Practices Manual & Toolkit for Community-Based PHC](https://ecsahc.org/opportunity/consultancy-opportunity-development-of-a-regional-best-practices-manual-toolkit-for-community-based-phc/) - [Internship Programme – ECSA-HC Secretariat](https://ecsahc.org/opportunity/internship-programme-ecsa-hc-secretariat/) - [Opportunity: Regional South-to-South Learning Landscape Analysis (ECSA-HC)](https://ecsahc.org/opportunity/consultancy-opportunity-regional-south-to-south-learning-landscape-analysis-ecsa-hc/) - [Request for Proposals: Provision of Financial Audit Services (2025–2029)](https://ecsahc.org/opportunity/request-for-proposals-provision-of-financial-audit-services-2025-2029/) - [Request for Expression of Interest: Consultancy for the Feasibility Study, Design, and Supervision of Construction of the ECSA-HC College of Health Sciences and Regional Centres of Excellence](https://ecsahc.org/opportunity/request-for-expression-of-interest-consultancy-for-the-feasibility-study-design-and-supervision-of-construction-of-the-ecsa-hc-college-of-health-sciences-and-regional-centres-of-excellence/) - [Internship and Volunteer Opportunities at ECSA-HC](https://ecsahc.org/opportunity/internship-and-volunteer-opportunities-at-ecsa-hc/) - [Vacancy: Director of Programmes](https://ecsahc.org/opportunity/vacancy-director-of-programmes-3/) - [Scholarship Opportunity:ECSA-HC & Southern Medical University – China Government Exchange Program](https://ecsahc.org/opportunity/scholarship-opportunityecsa-hc-southern-medical-university-china-government-exchange-program/) - [test](https://ecsahc.org/opportunity/test-2/) - [Vacancy: Communications and Advocacy Specialist](https://ecsahc.org/opportunity/vacancy-communications-and-advocacy-specialist/) - [Multiple Job Opportunities at ECSA-HC](https://ecsahc.org/opportunity/multiple-job-opportunities-at-ecsa-hc/) - [Re-Advertised: Request for Proposals – Provision of Financial Audit Services (2025–2028)](https://ecsahc.org/opportunity/re-advertised-request-for-proposals-provision-of-financial-audit-services-2025-2028/) - [Vacancy: Finance Assistant](https://ecsahc.org/opportunity/vacancy-finance-assistant/) - [Request for Proposals for Financial Audit Services (2025-2028)](https://ecsahc.org/opportunity/request-for-proposals-for-financial-audit-services-2025-2028/): The East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) invites proposals for Provision of Financial Audit Services for the financial years 2025 to 2028. Key Details Scope: Audit of ECSA-HC’s financial statements, including its projects and constituent colleges (COSECSA and ECSACOG). Eligibility: Consultants must have relevant experience and comply with international auditing standards. How to - [chris](https://ecsahc.org/opportunity/chris/): test - [](https://ecsahc.org/opportunity/ssss/): ddaaaaaaa - [aa](https://ecsahc.org/opportunity/aa/): test - [test](https://ecsahc.org/opportunity/test/) - [Request for Proposals: Comprehensive Review of Staff Salaries and Allowances](https://ecsahc.org/opportunity/request-for-proposals-comprehensive-review-of-staff-salaries-and-allowances/) - [Job Opportunity: Manager, Knowledge Management, Monitoring and Evaluation](https://ecsahc.org/opportunity/job-opportunity-manager-knowledge-management-monitoring-and-evaluation/) - [Consultancy for End-term Review of the TB in the Mining Sector (TIMS) Project](https://ecsahc.org/opportunity/consultancy-for-end-term-review-of-the-tb-in-the-mining-sector-tims-project/) - [Job Opportunity: Director General](https://ecsahc.org/opportunity/job-opportunity-director-general/) - [Software Developer Position Open at ECSA Health Community](https://ecsahc.org/opportunity/re-advertisement-software-developer-position-at-ecsa-hc/) - [Consultancy Opportunity: ECSA-HC 50th Anniversary Historical Book](https://ecsahc.org/opportunity/consultancy-opportunity-ecsa-hc-50th-anniversary-historical-book/) - [Job Opportunity: Manager, Health Systems and Capacity Development at ECSA-HC](https://ecsahc.org/opportunity/job-opportunity-manager-health-systems-and-capacity-development-at-ecsa-hc/) - [Job Opportunity: Managing Editor at COSECSA (ECAJS)](https://ecsahc.org/opportunity/job-opening-managing-editor-at-cosecsa-ecajs/) - [Software Developer Vacancies at ECSAHC for Thanzi La Mawa Research Project](https://ecsahc.org/opportunity/software-developer-vacancies-at-ecsahc-for-thanzi-la-mawa-research-project/) - [Invitation for Pre-Qualification of Suppliers and Service Providers](https://ecsahc.org/opportunity/invitation-for-pre-qualification-of-suppliers-and-service-providers/) - [REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT FOR PROVISION OF CONSULTANCY SERVICES ON DEVELOPMENT OF THE STRATEGIC PLAN (2023-2028) ECSA-HC](https://ecsahc.org/opportunity/request-for-proposal-individual-consultant-for-provision-of-consultancy-services-on-development-of-the-strategic-plan-2023-2028-ecsa-hc/) - [SENIOR ACCOUNTANT](https://ecsahc.org/opportunity/senior-accountant/) - [Admissions Assistant, IT Assistant and Academic/Records Assistant positions at COSECSA](https://ecsahc.org/opportunity/admissions-assistant-it-assistant-and-academic-records-assistant-positions-at-cosecsa/) - [Training and Examinations Assistant for the ECSA College of Obstetrics and Gynecology](https://ecsahc.org/opportunity/2486-2/) - [Call for Applications: Consultancy to Develop SADC Annual TB Report 2023](https://ecsahc.org/opportunity/call-for-applications-consultancy-to-develop-sadc-annual-tb-report-2023/) - [Consultancy Opportunity : Updating the Cross-Border Referral System(CBRS)](https://ecsahc.org/opportunity/consultancy-opprtunity-revamping-the-cross-border-referral-systemcbrs/) - [Vacancy: Finance and Administration Officer - ECSACOG](https://ecsahc.org/opportunity/vacancy-finance-and-administration-officer-ecsacog/) - [Vacancy: Occupational Health Specialist](https://ecsahc.org/opportunity/vacancy-director-of-programmes-2/) - [Vacancy : Information and Technology Officer](https://ecsahc.org/opportunity/vacancy-information-and-technology-officer/) - [Vacancy: NFSN Manager](https://ecsahc.org/opportunity/vacancy-nfsn-manager/) - [Vacancy: Director of Programmes](https://ecsahc.org/opportunity/vacancy-director-of-programmes/) - [Conducting baseline assessments of compensation systems and develop action plans for their improvement in 4 SADC countries](https://ecsahc.org/opportunity/conducting-baseline-assessments-of-compensation-systems-and-develop-action-plans-for-their-improvement-in-4-sadc-countries/) - [TERMS OF REFERENCE TO SUPPORT THE SADC SECRETARIAT TO DEVELOP THE 2022 SADC REGIONAL TB REPORT](https://ecsahc.org/opportunity/terms-of-reference-to-support-the-sadc-secretariat-to-develop-the-2022-sadc-regional-tb-report/) - [Consultancy to Assist Southern Africa Development Community Member States to Design/Improve Mine Health and Safety Standard Operating Procedure Appropriate to their Country Context](https://ecsahc.org/opportunity/consultancy-to-assist-southern-africa-development-community-member-states-to-design-improve-mine-health-and-safety-standard-operating-procedure-appropriate-to-their-country-context/) - [TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR CONSULTANCY OF CONDUCTING BASELINE ASSESSMENTS OF COMPENSATION SYSTEMS AND DEVELOP ACTION PLANS FOR THEIR IMPROVEMENT IN 4 SADC COUNTRIES](https://ecsahc.org/opportunity/terms-of-reference-for-consultancy-of-conducting-baseline-assessments-of-compensation-systems-and-develop-action-plans-for-their-improvement-in-4-sadc-countries/) - [TERMS OF REFERENCE SUPPORT THE SADC SECRETARIAT TO DEVELOP AN OPERATIONAL PLAN FOR THE “DECLARATION OF TB IN THE MINING SECTOR IN SOUTHERN AFRICA” AND SUPPORT COUNTRIES’ ADOPTION AND IMPLEMENTATION](https://ecsahc.org/opportunity/terms-of-reference-support-the-sadc-secretariat-to-develop-an-operational-plan-for-the-declaration-of-tb-in-the-mining-sector-in-southern-africa-and-support-countries-adopti/) - [Vacancy Advertisement for Senior TB Control Specialist for Southern African TB and Health Systems Support (SATBHSS) Project.](https://ecsahc.org/opportunity/vacancy-advertisement-for-senior-tb-control-specialist-for-southern-african-tb-and-health-systems-support-satbhss-project/) - [Consultancy to conduct community rights and gender (CRG) assessments in six SADC countries and developing a CRG operational plan](https://ecsahc.org/opportunity/consultancy-to-conduct-community-rights-and-gender-crg-assessments-in-six-sadc-countries-and-developing-a-crg-operational-plan/) - [Consultancy to Conduct a Community-Led monitoring Assessments in 6 SADC Countries and develop an Operational Plan](https://ecsahc.org/opportunity/consultancy-to-conduct-a-community-led-monitoring-assessments-in-6-sadc-countries-and-develop-an-operational-plan/) - [Development of a SADC Regional Dashboard for TB indicators](https://ecsahc.org/opportunity/development-of-a-sadc-regional-dashboard-for-tb-indicators/) - [TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR A CONSULTANT TO DEVELOP THE SADC TUBERCULOSIS IN THE MINES GOVERNENCE STRUCTURE GUIDING AND OPERATIONAL DOUMENTS](https://ecsahc.org/opportunity/terms-of-reference-for-a-consultant-to-develop-the-sadc-tuberculosis-in-the-mines-governence-structure-guiding-and-operational-douments/) - [Terms of Reference for an Individual Consultant](https://ecsahc.org/opportunity/situational-analysis-of-the-existing-capacity-of-women-in-mining-groups-at-national-and-regional-levels-in-sadc/) - [Administrative Assistant](https://ecsahc.org/opportunity/administrative-assistant/) - [Post of Monitoring and Evaluation Officer](https://ecsahc.org/opportunity/post-of-monitoring-and-evaluation-officer/) - [Post of Laboratory Data/Information Mentor](https://ecsahc.org/opportunity/post-of-laboratory-data-information-mentor/) - [CONSULTING SERVICES: TO CONDUCT LABORATORY HUMAN RESOURCE ANALYSIS IN UGANDA SRL](https://ecsahc.org/opportunity/consulting-services-to-conduct-laboratory-human-resource-analysis-in-uganda/) - [Project Officer – Global Fund COVID-19 Project](https://ecsahc.org/opportunity/project-officer-global-fund-covid-19-project/) - [Terms of Reference for Consultancy Strengthening Private Sector TIMS Initiatives: Consultancy to Assist Chambers of Mines in the Southern Africa Development Community to Design TIMS Initiatives Appropriate to their Country Context.](https://ecsahc.org/opportunity/terms-of-reference-for-consultancy-strengthening-private-sector-tims-initiatives-consultancy-to-assist-chambers-of-mines-in-the-southern-africa-development-community-to-design-tims-initiatives-app/) - [Anúncio de vaga Oficial Sénior de Concepção de Sistemas](https://ecsahc.org/opportunity/anuncio-de-vaga-oficial-senior-de-concepcao-de-sistemas/) - [Vacancy Advertisement for Senior System design officer](https://ecsahc.org/opportunity/vacancy-advertisement-for-senior-system-design-officer/) - [Anúncio de vaga de Oficial Sénior de Projecto para Controlo de Resistência Antimicrobiana (AMR)](https://ecsahc.org/opportunity/anuncio-de-vaga-de-oficial-senior-de-projecto-para-controlo-de-resistencia-antimicrobiana-amr/) - [Post of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Control Senior Project Officer](https://ecsahc.org/opportunity/post-of-antimicrobial-resistance-amr-control-senior-project-officer/) - [Consultancy for Mapping of Artisanal and Small-scale Mining in the Southern African Region](https://ecsahc.org/opportunity/consultancy-for-mapping-of-artisanal-and-small-scale-mining-in-the-southern-african-region/) - [Post of Manager, Family Health and Infectious Diseases](https://ecsahc.org/opportunity/post-of-manager-family-health-and-infectious-diseases/) - [Consultancy to conduct a situational analysis of violence against children in ECSA-HC Member States](https://ecsahc.org/opportunity/consultancy-to-conduct-a-situational-analysis-of-violence-against-children-in-ecsa-hc-member-states/) - [Consultancy to Conduct a Situation analysis of Tuberculosis in the Mining Sector in Angola, DRC and Madagascar](https://ecsahc.org/opportunity/consultancy-to-conduct-a-situation-analysis-of-tuberculosis-in-the-mining-sector-in-angola-drc-and-madagascar/) - [Consultancy to support documentation of the status of implementation of the cross-border referral Systems and lessons learned under the TB in the Mining sector in southern Africa project (TIMS)](https://ecsahc.org/opportunity/consultancy-to-support-documentation-of-the-status-of-implementation-of-the-cross-border-referral-systems-and-lessons-learned-under-the-tb-in-the-mining-sector-in-southern-africa-project-tims/) - [Invitation For Proposals For Consultancy To Undertake The Feasibility Study And Master Plan Development For The ECSA-HC College Of Health Sciences And Center Of Excellence](https://ecsahc.org/opportunity/invitation-for-proposals-for-consultancy-to-undertake-the-feasibility-study-and-master-plan-development-for-the-ecsa-hc-college-of-health-sciences-and-center-of-excellence/) - [Consultancy to support the designing of the TIMS phase 3 project website and creation of an electronic resource center for the project](https://ecsahc.org/opportunity/consultancy-to-support-the-designing-of-the-tims-phase-3-project-website-and-creation-of-an-electronic-resource-center-for-the-project/) - [Consultancy to Develop Adolescent Nutrition Advocacy Strategy for East Central and Southern Africa Health Community ECSA-HC) Member States](https://ecsahc.org/opportunity/consultancy-to-develop-adolescent-nutrition-advocacy-strategy-for-east-central-and-southern-africa-health-community-ecsa-hc-member-states/) - [Finance Officer](https://ecsahc.org/opportunity/finance-officer/) - [Research and Patient Outcomes Coordinator](https://ecsahc.org/opportunity/research-and-patient-outcomes-coordinator/) - [Invitation for proposals for consultancy for provision of the end-term review of the project on supporting the uganda supranational tb reference laboratory-srl and other countries to improve TB diagnosistics in the region](https://ecsahc.org/opportunity/invitation-for-proposals-for-consultancy-for-provision-of-the-end-term-review-of-the-project-on-supporting-the-uganda-supranational-tb-reference-laboratory-srl-and-other-countries-to-improve-tb-diagno/) - 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