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There is need to put in place sustainable solutions to ensure Cholera is eliminated from the African continent. These solutions should be guided by high level political commitments to ensure multi-sectorial, multi-stakeholder involvement in a coordinated manner for optimal use of limited resources.

via @PerilOfAfrica #News #Uganda To prevent the next pandemic, follow the science: By THE INDEPENDENT UG This requires a multi-faceted approach that bridges the gap between science , policy and stakeholders COMMENT | MARISA PEYRE, JUSTIN VAISSE, PETER SANDS | Science is crucial to improving pandemic preparedness and prevention. It not only deepens our understanding of pathogen transmission and containment but also provides us with the flexibility required […] The post To prevent the next pandemic, follow the science first appeared on Peril Of Africa.

As a part of our Research Methodology module, all of us participated in a Research Innovation Exhibition. With the theme of Health Policy and Systems Research focusing of Food Insecurity and access, we created a web of complexities on a Syria-shaped model and a conceptual framework to show the gaps in the National Food Security Policy of Syria. Ranked 113th according to the Global Food Security Index, Syria stands last in the list and the gap analysis showed us the missing factors which aren’t adressed in the policy. This shows us how war and conflict leads to multiple interrelated issues like economic crisis and disruption in the supply chain and healthcare. While following the HPSR principles, we were successful in linking the major factors but recommending policy changes is a very difficult task. 13 years of conflict in Syria till this day and policy makers still have diplomacy and international relations as their sole priority. The people and the villages being bombed everyday are as important stakeholders and need to be considered as the main beneficiaries. #HealthPolicy #HealthSystems #Syria #ResearchMethods #ArtBasedResearch #PublicHealth

On the latest episode of The CommonHealth, Dr. Raj Panjabi, former NSC senior director for global health security, sits down to share his story, ties to Liberia, and lessons from Ebola.

SDG6 - Crafting the proof of concept - Water and sanitation for all will most probably start in Rwanda. Please join the challenge for strong WASH systems we need collaboration, cooperation, commitment and action.

SDG6 - Crafting the proof of concept - Water and sanitation for all will most probably start in Rwanda. Please join the challenge for strong WASH systems we need collaboration, cooperation, commitment and action.

COVID-19 post-pandemic reflections from Sub-Saharan Africa: What we know now that we wish we knew then https://lnkd.in/gCSWkpWf

From September 27th to 29th, 2023, I had the privilege to actively engage in the 9th East African Health & Scientific Conference, hosted at the Kigali Convention Centre in Kigali, Rwanda. The conference centred around the theme of "Challenges and Strategies for Preparedness and Response to Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases: Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic.". In different sessions, I orally presented the research abstract about the Roles of Community Health Workers in Pandemic Preparedness: A case of COVID-19 in areas surrounding the Bwindi-Mgahinga Conservation Area in Uganda. In our research study, we found out that community health workers played pivotal roles in the pandemic response despite several challenges they encountered. We recommended numerous steps which could be taken to effectively utilize CHW services to strengthen the pandemic preparedness in the East African Community, Africa and the world at large. Events of this calibre serve as a convergence point for expert scientists, academics, policymakers, researchers, students, and other stakeholders, fostering collaboration and innovation to enhance international health coverage. I appreciate the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Rwanda, the East African Health Research Commission and the East African Community for spearheading the successful organization additionally I commend all the participants in different capacities for their contribution towards the success of this event. It was a fruitful learning and networking experience. #EAC #Pandemics #preparedness #Biosecurity #HealthSystemsImprovement #IHR

Really excited to be a part of the multi agency, multi sectoral and multidisciplinary team writing a different narrative for public health in Africa through the JEAP / RCCE TWG. What is the JEAP DNA is few words: 1. A joint vision. 📌The JEAP underscores the shared vision of Africa’s two leading public health institutions -to strengthen emergency preparedness and response, and health system on the continent. 2. A game changer for public health in Africa . 📌5 year strategic collaboration between Africa CDC and WHO to address emergency preparedness and response (EPR) in Africa. 3. Common goals 📌Achieving a more resilient health system in Africa. 📌Beyond responding effectively to public health emergencies, to build a strong prevention system. Mer'Awi Aragaw, MD, MPH julienne Ngoundoung Anoko Aminata Kobie Safaa Moussa Sheila Mwebaze Jean Kaseya

COVID-19 post-pandemic reflections from Sub-Saharan Africa: What we know now that we wish we knew then https://lnkd.in/gBeK4JbT