📢 The #74ECSAHMC is in full swing! 🌍 Ministers, health leaders, and stakeholders are gathered in Lilongwe, Malawi, sharing insights on transformative health initiatives for the region. 🎥 Watch live: #HealthMinisters #ECSAHealthCommunity #Malawi #Kenya #Tanzania #Uganda #Lesotho #Eswatini #Zambia #Zimbabwe

Declaring NCDs a Public Health Emergency in ECSAHC! At the #74ECSAHMC, experts call for urgent investment & action to curb the rising NCD burden, which is projected to become Africa’s leading cause of death by 2030. Key Facts: ✅ NCDs account for 74% of global deaths – 41 million lives lost yearly. ✅ 85% of NCD deaths occur prematurely (30-69 yrs), mainly in LMICs. ✅ The ECSA-HC region must accelerate SDG 3.4 targets to reduce NCD mortality by 33% by 2030. 📢 Call to Action: ✅ Engage Heads of State to prioritize NCD investment & accountability. ✅ Empower the health workforce & strengthen local strategies. ✅ Establish NCD financing mechanisms to drive sustainable action. ✅ Mobilize national & international partners for rapid implementation. "It always seems impossible until it is done." – Nelson Mandela Watch live: 🔗 Facebook: 🔗 YouTube: #NCDs #HealthEmergency #PublicHealth #ECSAHealthCommunity #74ECSAHMC #SDG3 #HealthEquity @ecsa_hc @WHOAFRO @WHO @AfricaCDC

🚨 Tanzania Leads the Fight Against Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs)! 🇹🇿🌍 At the #74ECSAHMC, Tanzania reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating NTDs and integrating interventions into Primary Health Care for sustainability & impact. Key Achievements: ✅ 76% reduction in individuals needing chemotherapy (39.4M fewer people since 2021). ✅ 96% drop in Lymphatic Filariasis – 114 out of 119 endemic districts halted MDA. ✅ 90% decline in Trachoma – 62 out of 69 endemic districts stopped MDA. ✅ Four-fold increase in domestic funding for NTDs, from $818K in 2021/22 to $6.9M in 2023/24. ✅ NTD services integrated into Tanzania’s Primary Health Care & national health information systems. 💬 "Sustainable NTD elimination depends on resource mobilization & full integration into national health systems." Watch live: 🔗 Facebook: 🔗 YouTube: #NTDs #EndNTDs #PublicHealth #ECSAHealthCommunity #HealthMinisters #74ECSAHMC #HealthSecurity #Tanzania 🇹🇿 @ecsa_hc @WHOAFRO @WHO @AfricaCDC @wizara_afyatz

Strengthening Health Training & Collaboration Across ECSA-HC! At the #74ECSAHMC, Mr. Christopher Samkange emphasized the critical role of the ECSA College of Health Sciences (CHS) in standardizing medical education, accreditation, and workforce development across the region. Key Asks from CHS: ✅ Support CHS Colleges through policy resolutions & national frameworks ✅ Ensure national regulatory bodies recognize CHS qualifications ✅ Adopt CHS accreditation standards to enhance credibility & harmonize training ✅ Expand funding, capacity building & research collaborations ✅ Revive CHS medical & surgical outreaches to strengthen regional health systems 📢 Regional collaboration in training = stronger health systems & better patient outcomes! 📺 Watch live: 🔗 Facebook: 🔗 YouTube: #ECSAHealthCommunity #HealthEducation #MedicalTraining #HealthcareLeadership #74ECSAHMC #CHS #CapacityBuilding @ecsa_hc @WHOAFRO @WHO @AfricaCDC

📢 We’re LIVE for Day 2 of the #74ECSAHMC 🌍🏥 Join health leaders, policymakers, and experts as we dive into critical discussions shaping the future of healthcare in East, Central, and Southern Africa. Don’t miss out! 🎥 Watch live now: 📍 Facebook: 📍 YouTube: 📍 Zoom: #ECSAHealthCommunity #PublicHealth #HealthMinisters #RegionalCollaboration #74ECSA-HMC #Healthcare @ecsa_hc @WHOAFRO @WHO @AfricaCDC

Strengthening Cross-Border Preparedness for Marburg and Ebola Virus Diseases This week, the technical team from the AFE HEPRR MPA Project @ECSA_HC , in collaboration with the Ministries of Health of Tanzania @wizara_afyatz , Burundi, and Uganda, is conducting a cross-border meeting at Kabanga (Tanzania) – Kobero (Burundi) and Mutukula (Tanzania) – Mutukula (Uganda). The objective is to enhance preparedness and response measures for Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) and Ebola Virus Disease (EVD). Key activities include: ✔ Facilitating and conducting orientation sessions with Border Management Committees and Port Health Officers on the Public Health Emergency Contingency Plan (PHECP), including roles and responsibilities in handling suspected MVD cases at border points. ✔ Conducting tabletop simulation exercises to assess the functionality of existing PHECPs. ✔ Identifying gaps in contingency plans and updating them to align with the current MVD outbreak situation. ✔ Training the Border Management Committee and other stakeholders on the use of RING cards for early detection of MVD. Effective cross-border coordination is crucial in mitigating the spread of infectious diseases. We remain committed to strengthening regional health security through collaboration and preparedness. #GlobalHealth #PublicHealth #EpidemicPreparedness #BorderHealth #OneHealth #ECSA_HC #AFE_HEPRR

At the #74ECSAHMC, Prof. Mohamed Janabi @moddyyakubu , Executive Director of Muhimbili National Hospital and Presidential Advisor on Health and Medical Affairs, delivered an impactful presentation on Tanzania's commitment to combating communicable diseases. 📊 Key Achievements: ✅ Malaria: Mortality reduced by 79% & incidence dropped by 68% (2015-2024). ✅ Tuberculosis: TB-related deaths down by 69%, nearing the 2025 targets. ✅ HIV/AIDS: ART coverage at 94%, progressing toward UNAIDS 95-95-95 goals. @moddyyakubu emphasized the importance of regional collaboration in health initiatives, stating, "Alone, you're a voice. Together, we are a force!" 📍 Lilongwe, Malawi 📺 Watch live: #ECSAHealthCommunity #PublicHealth #HealthMinisters #Malaria #TB #HIV #GlobalHealth #HealthSecurity #74ECSAHMC #Tanzania 🇹🇿 @ecsa_hc @WHOAFRO @WHO @AfricaCDC @wizara_afyatz

🚨 Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) – A Global Health Priority! 🌍💊 At the #74ECSAHMC, Dr. Evelyn Wesangula @wesangulaeva delivered a compelling presentation on the urgent need to combat AMR and implement sustainable strategies for prevention and control. 📉 Did you know? ❗ 4.95 million deaths annually are linked to AMR. ❗ Without urgent action, AMR could cause 10 million deaths per year by 2050! ❗ Economic loss: Over 28 million people may fall into poverty due to AMR-driven productivity losses. 🔑 Key Strategies Discussed: ✅ Strengthening One Health collaboration across human, animal, and environmental health. ✅ Enhancing AMR surveillance and infection prevention control. ✅ Investing in new antibiotics and alternative therapies. ✅ Regulating antimicrobial use across sectors. 📢 We must act NOW! Join the movement to fight AMR! 📺 Watch the session LIVE: #AMR #AntimicrobialResistance #PublicHealth #OneHealth #74ECSAHMC #ECSAHealthCommunity #HealthSecurity #InfectionControl #GlobalHealth @ecsa_hc @WHOAFRO @WHO @AfricaCDC

🌟 Investing in Early Years: A Pathway to Health Equity and Prosperity 🌟 At the #74ECSAHMC, @mwaisakarosie highlights the critical role of early childhood development in shaping healthier, more equitable societies. 🔑 Key Points: ✅ The importance of nurturing care frameworks for children aged 0-8. ✅ Early interventions as a foundation for better health and economic outcomes. ✅ Advancing holistic child development through multi-sectoral collaboration. 📍 Lilongwe, Malawi 🎥 Watch live: #HealthMinisters #ECSAHealthCommunity #EarlyChildhoodDevelopment #PublicHealth

🎙️ Inspiring words from our Guest of Honour at the #74ECSAHMC Leaders from 9 Member States unite to look ahead post the golden jubilee. 📍 Lilongwe, Malawi 🎥 Watch live: #HealthLeadership #PublicHealth

🌟 Regional Collaboration in Action! Delegates connecting during the #74ECSAHMC, fostering partnerships to improve health outcomes across East, Central, and Southern Africa. 📍 Lilongwe, Malawi 🎥 Join live: #ECSAHealthCommunity #RegionalCollaboration

🚨 Strengthening Health Emergency Preparedness! 🚨 At the #74ECSA-HMC, experts are discussing key advancements & challenges in pandemic preparedness, cross-border surveillance, & health security. 🔹 Coordinating multi-sectoral response for epidemics 🔹 Enhancing digital health surveillance systems 🔹 Strengthening laboratory & AMR surveillance 🔹 Supporting health workforce development 🌍 Together, we build resilient health systems! 📺 Watch live: 🔗 Facebook: 🔗 Zoom: #HealthSecurity #PublicHealth #PandemicPreparedness #ECSAHealthCommunity #RegionalCollaboration #HealthMinisters @ecsa_hc @WHOAFRO @WHO @LesothoGovt #Malawi #Kenya #Tanzania #Uganda #Lesotho #Eswatini #Zambia #Zimbabwe #Rwanda