Ethiopia

The initiative focused on border communities, refugee camps, and other vulnerable areas where frequent cross-border movement increases the risk of disease transmission.

The new Strengthening Public Health Surveillance and Resilient Knowledge for Non-Communicable Diseases in Africa (SPARK-NCD) programme aims to improve disease surveillance, workforce capacity, and integrated care across the continent.

The expansion will also include upgrades to clinical infrastructure and medical equipment, enabling the hospital to deliver more integrated and specialised healthcare services while responding to rising patient demand.

This year’s event also builds on commitments outlined in the Durban Promise, adopted during CPHIA 2025, which calls for stronger governance, increased investment in primary healthcare systems, and greater regional collaboration to achieve health sovereignty.

Ambassador Ratebaye brings decades of experience in diplomacy, public international law, governance, and multilateral negotiation.

Prof. Osinbajo will help shape Africa’s presence in global health structures, design sustainable financing mechanisms for health systems, and promote regional manufacturing capabilities.

The summit concluded with stakeholders committing to strengthen surveillance systems, build diagnostic capacity, and expand access to treatment throughout the continent.

The partnership will focus on joint initiatives addressing antimicrobial resistance, vaccine-preventable diseases, and emerging health threats.

The agreement establishes a structured framework for tackling emerging and re-emerging public health threats while strengthening pandemic prevention and preparedness systems.