Press Releases

Press Release: African Union Commission Convenes Regional Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) Meeting for Eastern and Central Africa

Antananarivo, Madagascar, 1 June 2023 – The African Union (AU) Commission, in collaboration with the East African Community (EAC), the Economic Community of Central African States ‎‎(ECCAS) and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Member States, ‎is ‎convening experts on Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs)‎ programming for ‎a regional meeting to discuss mobilising domestic ‎resources and ‎strengthening ‎programs to combat NTDs in the ‎Eastern and Central African ‎regions from 31 May to 02 June in Antananarivo,…

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African Union Commission Convenes Regional Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) Meeting for Eastern and Central Africa

📍#SaveTheDate “Regional Neglected Tropical Diseases (#NTDs) Meeting for Eastern and Central #Africa #SADC countries” with the East African Community (EAC), and the Economic Community of Central African States ‎‎(ECCAS) Member States 📆: Wednesday, ‎31 May – Friday, 02 June 2023‎ 📍Novotel Convention and Spa in Antananarivo, Madagascar Background: Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) regularly occur within an area or community (endemic) in 49 AU Member States. ‎They affect more than 600 million people, accounting for about…

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Advancing Health Financing Reforms Through Inclusive Dialogue: National Health Financing Dialogues in SADC Countries

📍#SaveTheDate “Advancing Health Financing Reforms Through Inclusive Dialogue: National Health ‎Financing Dialogues in #SADC countries” with The Global Fund African Union AUDA NEPAD 📆Thursday, 25 May 2023‎ | ⏰: 12:00 – 14:00 (GVA time)‎ @ Fairmont Grand Hotel Geneva, Quai du Mont-Blanc 19, Geneva Limited attendance – secure your spot by RSVP to Yared Negash: yared.negash@theglobalfund.org‎ Context What was meant to be the decade of action towards the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)…

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The African Union and the World Health Organisation urge swift action against childhood tuberculosis

Lomé, 24 August 2022 – The African Union and the World Health Organization (WHO) today called for immediate and comprehensive measures to end the significant toll of tuberculosis among children in Africa. The appeal was made jointly with the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) and the Stop TB Partnership on the side-lines of the Seventy-second session of the WHO Regional Committee for Africa in Lomé, Togo. The African region is home to 17 of the…

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CALL TO ACTION: by the WHO African Region Ministers of Health during the side event on Paediatric TB and Nutrition on the margins of the 72nd WHO AFRO Regional Committee, Lomé, Togo.

Recalling the following continental commitments by the African Heads of State and Government on TB and Nutrition: The  Assembly/AU/Dec.565  (XXIV)  which  calls  for  control  and  elimination  of airborne infectious diseases, including Tuberculosis in Africa by 2030. The Assembly/AU/Dec.619 (XXVII), which emphasises the elimination of emerging and re-emerging communicable diseases by the year 2030. The Assembly/AU/Dec.786(XXXIII) which requested the Tuberculosis scorecard and urged Member States to accelerate efforts in addressing Tuberculosis as a major health threat…

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The African Union Malaria Conversation Guide For Youth In Africa is Officially Launched

Theme: “Strengthening Youth Leadership and Engagement in Policy Dialogue for Malaria Elimination in ‎Africa.” #ZeroMalariaStartsWithMe The African Union Commission, Department of Health, Humanitarian Affairs and ‎Social Development launched the first continental conversation guide on malaria for youth in Africa at a virtual event hosted by the AIDS Watch Africa Secretariat (www.aidwatchafrica.net) on Friday, 12 August 2022 (International Youth Day)‎‎. The launch was held under the theme: ‎“Strengthening Youth Leadership and Engagement in Policy Dialogue for…

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Social Media Toolkit: The African Union Malaria Conversation Guide For Youth In Africa

Theme: “Strengthening Youth Leadership and Engagement in Policy Dialogue for Malaria Elimination in ‎Africa.” #ZeroMalariaStartsWithMe View the social media toolkit in English: https://au-awa-social-media-toolkit.yolasite.com/ and French: https://au-awa-social-media-toolkit.yolasite.com/fr/ Download Graphics: https://bit.ly/3d6P96u Thank You For Being A Part Of This New Step Towards Strengthening Youth Leadership In Malaria Response In Africa!

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Avis aux Médias: Lancement virtuel du Guide de Conversation de l’Union Africaine sur le Paludisme pour les Jeunes en Afrique

Quoi: Lancement virtuel du Guide de Conversation de l’Union Africaine sur le Paludisme pour les Jeunes en Afrique Quand:  Vendredi 12 août 2022 (Journée internationale de la jeunesse) de 11h00 à 13h00 (GMT+3)‎ Où: Zoom (Inscrivez-vous maintenant: www.aidswatchafrica.net/our-events pour recevoir le lien pour rejoindre l’événement) Qui: La Commission de l’Union africaine – Département de la santé, des affaires humanitaires et du développement social (via le secrétariat de AIDS Watch Africa) Thème: “Renforcer le leadership et…

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Media Advisory: Virtual Launch of the African Union Malaria Conversation Guide For Youth In Africa

What: Virtual Launch of the African Union Malaria Conversation Guide For Youth In ‎Africa When:  Friday, 12 August 2022 (International Youth Day)‎ ‎from 11:00 am to 1.00 pm (GMT+3)‎ Where: Zoom (Register now: www.aidswatchafrica.net/our-events to receive the link to join the event) Who: The African Union Commission – Department of Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development (via AIDS Watch Africa Secretariat) Theme: “Strengthening Youth Leadership and Engagement in Policy Dialogue for Malaria ‎Elimination in Africa‎”…

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August 12, 2020

African Union Commission Calls for Stronger Youth Leadership and Engagement in the Fight Against Malaria in Africa On International Youth Day 2020 (12 August 2020 – Addis Ababa, Ethiopia): The African Union Commission joins the world to commemorate International Youth Day. In support of this year’s theme of the day: Youth Engagement for Global Action – we are calling on more youth in Africa to take on the mantle of champions against malaria on the…

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May 10, 2020

Open Letter to All Mothers in Africa (May 10) By: Her Excellency Amira Elfadil Mohammed Elfadil, Commissioner Social Affairs, African Union Commission Dear Fellow Mothers in Africa, A new dawn has arisen where our sanity, livelihoods and health systems are challenged now more than ever. Not so long ago we were pursuing prosperity and good health and now, we are balancing working remotely, running a household and taking on the role of primary educator –…

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May 12, 2020

Official Statement: International Nurses Day (May 12) By: Her Excellency Amira Elfadil Mohammed Elfadil, Commissioner Social Affairs, African Union Commission Today, the African Union Commission joins the world to commemorate International Nurses Day in support of the invaluable contribution of nurses to the prosperity of health care delivery systems across the globe. At the onset, the Commission pays respect and tribute to all the nursing staff who have lost their lives during the COVID-19 pandemic.…

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June 19, 2020

Official Statement: International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict (June 19) By: Her Excellency Amira Elfadil Mohammed Elfadil, Commissioner Social Affairs, African Union Commission On this International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, the African Union Commission salutes survivors of sexual violence and other powerful authorities in Africa for raising their voice against the atrocities of sexual violence in conflict. For over a decade, the international community has raised…

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April 23, 2020

The Catalytic Framework: Africa’s Weapon to End Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome by 2030 OPINION PIECE By: Dr. Benjamin Djoudalbaye, Acting Head, Division of AIDS, TB, Malaria and Other Infectious Diseases, African Union Commission; and Head of Policy and Health Diplomacy at Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Published:https://openventio.org/wp-content/uploads/The-Catalytic-Framework-Africa%E2%80%99s-Weapon-to-End-Acquired-Immune-Deficiency-Syndrome-by-2030-HARTOJ-7-132.pdf In 2000, Africa was frightened to the core by AIDS. The epidemic caused extensive loss of lives on the continent (1). This crisis stood the chance…

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May 10, 2020

Open Letter to Mothers in Africa Dear Fellow Mothers in Africa, A new dawn has arisen where our sanity, livelihoods and health systems are challenged now more than ever. Not so long ago we were pursuing prosperity and good health and now, we are balancing working remotely, running a household and taking on the role of primary educator – all with access to significantly less resources. This Mother’s Day, I extend a message of courage…

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May 12, 2020

Official Statement: International Nurses Day By: H.E. Amira Elfadil Mohamed, Commissioner for Social Affairs, African Union Commission Today, the African Union Commission joins the world to commemorate International Nurses Day in support of the invaluable contribution of nurses to the prosperity of health care delivery systems across the globe. At the onset, the Commission pays respect and tribute to all the nursing staff who have lost their lives during the COVID-19 pandemic. Their care, value…

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April 25, 2020

World Malaria Day: Zero Malaria Starts With Me  PRESS RELEASE By: H.E. Mrs. Amira Elfadil Mohamed, Commissioner for Social Affairs, African Union Commission 25 April 2020 – Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Today, the African Union Commission joins the world to celebrate the World Malaria Day by declaring the theme of the day: “Zero Malaria Starts with Me” and committing to step up the fight to end this deadly disease. The theme is inspired by a continental…

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February 14, 2020

Press Release Heads of States and Government from African Union Member States Endorse the Cairo Declaration on Viral Hepatitis.  14 February 2020 – Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: The Draft Cairo Declaration on Viral Hepatitis has been endorsed for implementation by Heads of State and Government of the African Union Member States gathered at the just concluded 33rd Ordinary Session of the Assembly held at the AU Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The Declaration was first endorsed…

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December 01, 2019

WORLD AIDS DAY 2019 OFFICIAL STATEMENT: By H.E Amira Elfadil Mohamed, Commissioner for Social Affairs, African Union Commission Thirty years ago, when HIV first emerged, fear and repression triggered calls to “arrest, test, quarantine, isolate”. Today, we have brought to light the darkness of discrimination through open conversation, evidence-based advocacy and community engagement. None of this could have happened without the leadership of people living with HIV, partners, and advocates on the ground around the world…

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November 14, 2019

Health Experts in AIDS, tuberculosis and Malaria convene for the 2019 AIDS Watch Africa Experts Consultative Meeting to deliberate on matters which require renewed political commitment by Africa’s Heads of States and Government. 14 November 2019 – Kigali, Rwanda: By the time you finish reading this sentence, nearly three people will have died either of AIDS, tuberculosis or malaria in Africa. This is unacceptable and has to change. To advance the African-led fight against the…

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