Postponement of Weekly Press Briefing on Coronavirus Disease Outbreak
Postponement of Weekly Press Briefing on Coronavirus Disease Outbreak
In continuation of its efforts to support countries put up an effective response to the COVID-19 outbreak, Dr John Nkengasong, Director of Africa CDC, is out on field visit to member states to assess the situation of COVID-19 on the continent.
In view of the aforementioned, Africa CDC’s weekly engagement with members of the media to share updates on COVID-19 response activities in Africa will not hold for this week.
The weekly press briefing will resume later this month when the director has ended his tour, and you are encouraged to join us then.
Media inquiries:
Mr Molalet Tsedeke, Tel: 0911-630631; Email: molalett@africa-union.org; Directorate of Information and Communication; AU Commission
About the African Union
The African Union spearheads Africa’s development and integration in close collaboration with African Union Member States, the Regional Economic Communities and African citizens. AU Vision: to accelerate progress towards an integrated, prosperous and inclusive Africa, at peace with itself, playing a dynamic role in the continental and global arena, effectively driven by an accountable, efficient and responsive Commission.
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About Africa CDC
Africa CDC is a specialized technical institution of the African Union which supports Member States in their efforts to strengthen health systems and improve surveillance, emergency response, prevention and control of diseases.
Learn more at: http://www.africacdc.org
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