Dr Jean Kaseya

At the 4th Regional Steering Committee (ReSCO) Meeting in Lilongwe, I joined health leaders from across the region to reaffirm our collective commitment to protecting the health of our people. Together, we reflected on the urgent need to strengthen cross-border surveillance,…

This week, I had the pleasure of welcoming H.E. Saad bin Mubarak Al Nuaimi, Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Ethiopia and Permanent Representative to the @_AfricanUnion, to @AfricaCDC headquarters in Addis Ababa. We had a warm and constructive discussion on how we can…

Je salue la signature de la Déclaration de principes entre le Gouvernement de la RDC et l’Alliance du Fleuve Congo/M23 — une étape décisive vers la fin de décennies d’instabilité et de souffrances dans la région des Grands Lacs. Ce cessez-le-feu redonne espoir à des millions de…

I was honoured to welcome H.E. Ambassador Amma Twum-Amoah, the African Union Commissioner for Health, Humanitarian Affairs, and Social Development, on her first official visit to @AfricaCDC since assuming office earlier this year. Our discussions focused on strengthening…

Honoured to welcome 🇨🇦 Canada’s Secretary of State for International Development, Honourable @randeepssarai, and Assistant Deputy Minister, Honourable Cheryl Urban, to @AfricaCDC Headquarters. Our discussions centred on deepening strategic collaboration between Africa CDC and…

At #AUSummit2025, I welcomed the signing of a landmark Memorandum of Understanding between the @_AfricanUnion and the United Arab Emirates 🇦🇪 marking a bold step to advance #HealthSecurity and sustainable development across Africa. This partnership will strengthen public health…

This week, I am attending the 7th @_AfricanUnion Mid-Year Summit in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea—joining Heads of State, Ministers, senior officials, and key stakeholders from AU Member States to assess progress and chart the way forward since the February Summit in Addis Ababa.…

Proud to see @AfricaCDC take another step forward in safeguarding the continent’s health. This week, we launched two bold strategies together with @au_ibar : – The Zoonotic Disease Prevention and Control Strategy – The Climate Change and Health Strategic Framework These…

Honoured to join @WEF's #RadioDavos to explore a vital question: How is Africa harnessing tech to deliver healthcare? As Director General of @AfricaCDC, I see the continent’s potential every day: from AI-driven tools to locally made vaccines. Africa is not waiting to be saved.…

Today at the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (#FfD4), I joined global partners for a high-level roundtable on rethinking #healthfinancing. I emphasized that health is not a cost, it's a strategic investment in sovereignty, equity, and resilience.…

Yesterday at #FfD4, I joined @UNITAID, @pahowho, and partners for a vital conversation on building sustainable regional manufacturing ecosystems for health. The message was clear: we don't need aid, we need investment. It's time to move from vulnerability to sovereignty, through…

Yesterday, 30 June 2025, I landed in Sevilla (Spain) and participated in the Pact for Prosperity, People and the Planet (4P) High-Level Meeting on the margins of the FFD4 Summit held in Sevilla, Spain. I was greeted by various VIPs including President @jlprdeangola of Angola 🇦🇴,…

Tomorrow at #FFD4 in Sevilla, I’ll join global partners for a key side event on strengthening regional manufacturing of essential health products. Investing in #localmanufacturing means sovereignty, equity + resilience. Join us! @UNITAID @pahowho #AfricaCDC #HealthForAll

Congratulations to Dr. George Elombi on his appointment as President of @afreximbank. A committed leader in Africa’s development journey. @AfricaCDC looks forward to deepening our collaboration for a healthier, resilient Africa. #AfricaCDC #PartnershipForHealth

Cholera is not just a public health issue: it’s an economic, social, and human tragedy. Behind every number is a name, a face, a family. We owe it to them to act urgently and decisively. Earlier this month, African leaders came together with one shared purpose: to #EndCholera.…

North Africa unites to strengthen public health leadership and coordination. @AfricaCDC is pleased to announce the outcomes of the inaugural Northern Africa Regional Steering Committee (ReSCO) meeting, held on 23 June 2025 in Cairo, Egypt: ✅ Tunisia was selected as Chair of…

Africa’s health future won’t be imported. It will be made right here, together. At @Africahealthex1 2025, co-hosted by @AfricaCDC, we’re spotlighting #localmanufacturing, AI, and youth-driven innovation to build a resilient and sovereign health system for Africa. This is our…