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Official statements, announcements, and news from the East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community.

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9 February 2026|Arusha, Tanzania

Regional Leaders Set a Bold Health Agenda during the 76th Health Ministers Conference

ECSA-HC has successfully concluded the 76th Health Ministers Conference (3–5 Feb 2026) in Ezulwini, Kingdom of Eswatini, bringing together 400+ leaders from across East, Central and Southern Africa.

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5 Feb 2026·Ezulwini, Eswatini

ECSA Health Ministers Affirm Regional AMR Commitments and a Clear "Pathway to Abuja" Following the 76th Health Ministers Conference in Eswatini

Health Ministers from the East, Central and Southern Africa (ECSA) region have concluded the 76th Health Ministers Conference with a strengthened, regionally aligned set of commitments to accelerate action on antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

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22 Dec 2025·Brazzaville / Arusha

WHO and ECSA-HC Strengthen Regional Health Cooperation through Memorandum of Understanding

Today World Health Organization (WHO)'s Regional Office for Africa (AFRO) and the East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration in advancing health outcomes and resilient health systems.

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26 Oct 2025·Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

ECSA-HC and FP-ICGLR Forge Strategic Alliance to Advance Health, Governance, and Regional Integration

The East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) and the Forum of Parliaments of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (FP-ICGLR) have today signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding.

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20 Sept 2025·New York, USA

ECSA-HC Hosts First-Ever Science Diplomacy Event at UNGA80, Calls for Collective Regional Action to Address Africa's Scientific Needs

The East, Central, and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) proudly marked a historic milestone at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80) by convening a high-level side event on Science Diplomacy.

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11 May 2024·Nairobi, Kenya

Launch of the HEPRR Programme for East and Southern Africa

The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), in collaboration with the East, Central, and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC), proudly announces the launch of the HEPRR Programme for East and Southern Africa.

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