Lusaka Call-to-Action 2022: A Call to Strengthen Public Health Emergency Operation Centers in Africa

In July 2022, on the sidelines of the 41st Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union and the 4th Mid-Year Coordination Summit in Lusaka, Zambia, Heads of state and government, and leaders of delegations of African Union Member States called on member states, African Union throug...

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Published inDisaster medicine and public health preparedness Vol. 18; p. e72
Main Authors Eteng, Womi-Eteng Oboma, Mankoula, Wessam, Aragaw, Merawi, Sonko, Ibrahima, Tut, Mathew, Kibiye, Dennis, Riek, Lul, Ouma, Ahmed Ogwell
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published New York, USA Cambridge University Press 16.04.2024
Subjects
Humans
Policy Analysis
Public Health
Zambia
Zambia
African new public health order
public health emergency operations centre
health security
emergency preparedness and response
coordination
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Summary:In July 2022, on the sidelines of the 41st Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union and the 4th Mid-Year Coordination Summit in Lusaka, Zambia, Heads of state and government, and leaders of delegations of African Union Member States called on member states, African Union through Africa CDC, and partners to recognize, prioritize, and accelerate the establishment and strengthening of public health emergency operation centers (PHEOCs) in the context of health security and in line with Africa’s new public health order. Implementing the declaration requires a multi-dimensional approach that spans across governance, operational capabilities, partnerships, workforce development, and sustainable financing.
ISSN:1935-7893
1938-744X
DOI:10.1017/dmp.2024.57