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Launch of the Africa CDC Southern Africa Regional Collaborating Centre (SA-RCC)


Theme: Assuring Public Health Security through effective Preparedness and Response to Public Health threats in context of COVID-19 and beyond
Date: 29 March 2021
Time: 3:00-4:00pm (Zambian Time/GMT+2)
Link: https://bit.ly/312K6ej



Speakers:
Dr. Kennedy Malama, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Republic of Zambia.

Prof. Victor Mukonka, Director General, Zambia National Public Health Institute (ZNPHI).

Dr. Lul Riek, Regional Coordinator, Southern Africa RCC

Dr. Justin Maeda, RCC Principal Coordinator, Africa CDC, HQs



Don’t miss the preparation meeting for the official launch of the Africa CDC Southern Africa Regional Collaboration Centre (SA-RCC).
A discussion of the history and timeline establishment of the Southern Africa RCC.

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