MEDIA ADVISORY
Third Press Briefing on the Coronavirus Disease Outbreak
INVITATION TO REPRESENTATIVES OF THE MEDIA
WHAT: Nine African countries have now reported cases of the coronavirus disease outbreak. The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (AfricaCDC) is deploying human and material resources to support response by the countries and monitoring occurrences as the outbreak evolves. This briefing will provide updated information about Africa CDC’s partnerships and activities in supporting preparedness and response to the outbreak in Africa.
WHO: Dr John Nkengasong, Director, Africa CDC will address media personnel
WHEN: Tuesday, 10 March 2020
TIME: 2.00-3.00 pm
WHERE: Briefing Room 3, New Conference Center (NCC), African Union Commission, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Background Information
The total number of cases of COVID-19 has risen above 100,000 globally, with 80 confirmed cases in nine African countries. Africa CDC is working with Member States to ensure appropriate response to the outbreak. In this briefing the Director of Africa CDC will provide update on the counter measures being taken by Africa CDC in collaboration with partners and Member States to manage cases and prevent further transmission at the country level.
Journalists are invited to attend and cover the press briefing at the African Union Headquarters on Friday, 10 March 2020, at 2.00 pm.
Distributed by African Media Agency on behalf of the African Union Commission.
Media inquiries:
Mr Molalet Tsedeke, Tel: 0911-630631; Email: molalett@africa-union.org; Directorate of Information and Communication; AU Commission
About Africa CDC
Africa CDC is a specialized technical institution of the African Union which supports Member States in their efforts to strengthen health systems and improve surveillance, emergency response, prevention and control of diseases.
Learn more at: http://www.africacdc.org
About the African Union
The African Union spearheads Africa’s development and integration in close collaboration with African Union Member States, the Regional Economic Communities and African citizens. AU Vision: to accelerate progress towards an integrated, prosperous and inclusive Africa, at peace with itself, playing a dynamic role in the continental and global arena, effectively driven by an accountable, efficient and responsive Commission.
Learn more at: http://www.au.int/en
For further information:
Directorate of Information and Communication | African Union Commission I E-mail: DIC@africa-union.org I Website: www.au.int I Addis Ababa | Ethiopia
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