CDC Africa Appoints a New Director


CDC Africa Appoints a New Director

Jean Kaseya, a Congolese medical doctor, has been assigned to head the Africa Center for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC). His appointment came among 180 nominees, during the African Union summit, held on February 19, 2023. Jean has decades of experience in public health working at both international institutions and under the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo. He also served as a global team leader at UNICEF before becoming a senior advisor at World Health Organization (WHO). As the new chief of the CDC Africa, he will be responsible for establishing surveillance to detect potential disease threats, as well as assisting member States to address gaps in International Health regulation compliance. He will also be responsible for supporting public health emergencies. Headquartered in Nifas Silk Lafto District, Africa CDC was inaugurated last month that saw the attendance of Chinese Foreign Minister, Qin Gang and the AU Commission Chairperson, Moussa Faki Mahamat. The construction project was carried out with the support of the Chinese government. The headquarter hosts an emergency operation, data and training centres, offices, and expatriate apartments.

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