ACB’s New Chapter at the Africa CDC: A Journey of Commitment and Progress

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As the ACB commemorated its 5th anniversary in 2022, the spirit of passion and determination remained unwavering. In 2023, a new chapter unfolds, marked by a significant move to the Africa CDC compound. This relocation is not just about geography; it signifies closer proximity to the heart of African health efforts, enabling the ACB to better serve the continent. Gratitude is extended to the ACB Board Chair, Dr. Jean Jacques Mbungani, the ACB Board members, Mr. Josephat Kakoma, the Executive Director, and H. E. Dr. Jean Kaseya Director General of the Africa CDC, whose partnership has made this move possible.

Africa Makes its Priorities Known at the 49th Global Fund Board Meeting

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Twenty-one delegates from East and Southern Africa (ESA) and West and Central Africa (WCA) led by the African Constituency Bureau board chair, Dr. Jean Jacques Mbungani, attended the 49th Global Fund Board Meeting in Hanoi, Vietnam. Several pre-board sessions and bilaterals were held before the 10-11 May 2023 Global Fund board meeting. The Global Fund…

A Review of the Evaluation of the African Constituency Bureau for the Global Fund

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In 2012, a resolution by African Ministers of Health approved the establishment of the African Constituency Bureau to support and improve the level of representation of the two constituencies within the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. The Bureau was thus set up in 2017 and is funded mainly by the Global Fund,…

The day after the 7th Global Fund Replenishment

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The 48th Global Fund Board Meeting occurred in Geneva from 15th-17th November 2022. The two African constituencies (East and Southern Africa and West and Central Africa) led by their Global Fund board and alternate board members, and 21 delegates represented the continent. Decision Approved The following six key decisions were approved at the board meeting:…