Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention is pleased to announce its active participation in the 77th World Health Assembly, held in Geneva, Switzerland, from 27th May to 1st June 2024.
In Geneva, Africa CDC engaged in critical discussions regarding the proposed amendments to the International Health Regulations and the negotiations for a new Pandemic Agreement Intergovernmental Negotiating Body . These initiatives are pivotal for improving global health security and pandemic preparedness.
Additionally, Africa CDC extends its gratitude to the WHO Director-General for the necessary support during the negotiations, as well as to the Co-chairs of the Working Group of IHR Amendments and the INB.
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