A high-level delegation from the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), led by Regional Director Dr. Allion Kokou, paid a courtesy call on Ghana’s Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh. The meeting provided a platform for discussing the implementation of the Data Sharing Agreement, aimed at facilitating the exchange of critical health data to enhance disease surveillance, prevention, and control.
During the meeting, Prof. Olayinka Ilensami, Regional Programme Lead for the Western RCC, delivered a presentation focused on strengthening collaboration between Africa CDC and the Ministry. He also extended an invitation to health ministers from 15 member states to attend the inaugural Health Ministerial Summit in Côte d’Ivoire, scheduled for March 2025.
Mr. Akandoh welcomed the delegation, describing the meeting as timely and aligning with the government’s priority of establishing a robust framework to address emergencies and disease outbreaks. He emphasized the significance of the partnership, highlighting Africa CDC’s critical role in enhancing Ghana’s capacity to respond to public health emergencies.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
