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Africa-Press-Ethiopia<\/p>\n

Weekly Press Briefing on Coronavirus Disease Outbreak in Africa
\nINVITATION TO REPRESENTATIVES OF THE MEDIA<\/p>\n

OVERVIEW: This briefing is a weekly engagement of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) with the media to share critical updates on the current state of the COVID-19 pandemic in Africa and the status of implementing the adapted Africa Joint Continental Strategy for COVID-19 Outbreak, including Africa CDC\u2019s response activities and the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines in AU Member States.<\/p>\n

Thursday\u2019s briefing will provide details about the Director and team\u2019s visit to the Kingdom of Morocco and highlight different levels of engagement held with key national stakeholders in the country. Additionally, the Director will be discussing the newly developed COVID-19 Tiered Public Health and Social Measure Framework for Africa and dashboard developed in collaboration with Resolve to Save Lives.
\nSPEAKERS: – Dr John Nkengasong, Director, Africa CDC
\n– Amanda McClleland, Senior Vice President, Prevent Epidemics, Resolve to Save Lives<\/p>\n

MODERATOR: Wynne Musabayana, Head of Communication, AUC<\/p>\n

WHEN: Thursday, 26 August 2021<\/p>\n

TIME: 12:00\u201301:00pm East Africa Time (09:00 to 10:00am GMT)<\/p>\n

Join via zoom:\u00a0https:\/\/zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/WN_jzy8EA0eTKmFmcLaUpLw_g<\/a>
\nLive stream:\u00a0https:\/\/livestream.com\/africanunion\/events\/9033858<\/a>
\n\u2022 On Africa CDC social media platforms: Facebook, Twitter, YouTube<\/p>\n

Languages: The briefing will be available in English and French through interpretation.<\/p>\n

Media Q&A
\nJournalists may submit questions to Africa CDC during the briefing by sending their full name and the name of their media organization to WhatsApp at +251 94 550 2310.
\nJournalists may also ask questions live through Zoom.<\/p>\n

Media inquiries:<\/p>\n

Wynne Musabayana, Head of Communication, Directorate of Information and Communication; AU Commission | Tel: +251 922 406 157 | Email:\u00a0MUSABAYANAW@africa-union.org<\/a>
\nAbout the African Union
\nThe African Union spearheads Africa\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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