The 3rd International Conference on Public Health in Africa organized by the
@AfricaCDC
and
@_AfricanUnion
will take place from Nov 27th - 30th in Zambia.
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#CPHIA2022
?
#CPHIA2022
s’inspire de l’impact du rassemblement révolutionnaire de l’année dernière et vise à préparer l’Afrique à faire face aux futures pandémies. Inscrivez-vous dès aujourd’hui sur le site:
Can't make it to Zambia for
#CPHIA2023
? More than 100 abstracts will be presented at the Virtual Abstracts Programme on 22 November. Join us! For more information, visit:
Submissions for
#CPHIA2023
abstracts are now open!
Share your abstract today for a chance to present your research during special sessions at this year's conference.
Visit for more information and submission guidelines.
#CPHIA2022
, Africa’s leading public health conference, is back this 13 - 15 December in Kigali! Be part of the conversation to help chart a new path forward for African public health. Register today at
Unleash the power of journalism for public health impact! Join the
#CPHIA2023
Fellowship Programme, a 6-month journey of learning, reporting, and amplifying vital health issues across Africa, and you get to attend
#CPHIA2023
for free!
Apply today 🔗
#CPHIA2023
provides a unique platform for African researchers and scientists to share public health perspectives and research, helping usher in a new era of collaboration across the continent. Join us, submit an abstract today!
After months of preparation,
#CPHIA2022
is only a few days away!
It's time to accelerate efforts toward rebuilding health systems capable of responding to multiple health threats in
#Africa
.
Check the welcome message from our Co-Chair!
@DrSenait
@AfricaCDC
@RwandaHealth
The 2nd International Conference on Public Health in Africa is back and in-person this 13 - 15 December.
All 55 African countries will be represented in this conference of action and innovation. Follow along using
#CPHIA2022
and visit to learn more.
While
#CPHIA2021
was focused on lessons learned from the pandemic,
#CPHIA2022
built upon those discussions to indentify what we needed to do to secure a healthier future for the continent.
Read our comprehensive report on last year's conference here:
Thank you to everyone who attended the Second International Conference on Public Health in Africa,
#CPHIA2022
, either in-person in Kigali or virtually.
We hope to see you again next year in Zambia for
#CPHIA2023
!
Registration for
#CPHIA2023
is now LIVE!
Join us this 27 - 30 November in Lusaka, Zambia for
@AfricaCDC
's 3rd International Conference on Public Health in Africa and help build a healthier, more prosperous continent.
Registration is now LIVE for
#CPHIA2022
!
Join us this 13-15 December in Kigali to help build more resilient health systems in Africa that are better equipped to prepare for emerging health threats.
And that’s a wrap on
#CPHIA2023
in Lusaka, Zambia! Thank you to everyone who made this a conference to remember.
We’re excited to announce that
#CPHIA2024
will be in Morocco! We hope to see you there.
As African countries accelerate the realization of a stronger public health architecture,
#CPHIA2023
will help to build a healthier more prosperous Africa for the continent and the world.
Save the date: 27 - 30 November 2023.
#CPHIA2023
, Africa's leading public health conference, is this November in Lusaka! There is an exciting lineup of speakers already confirmed for this 4-day in-person event.
Join us to help build a healthier, more self-sufficient Africa. Register here:
Africa has the potential to develop gender-inclusive health systems and policies, it is important to enhance the quality and impact of interventions aimed at improving women's health experiences.
#Track4
Read more here
Are you a young African creative? Are you passionate about global health?
Enter the CPHIA 2023 Creative Contest and share your innovative ideas using
#CPHIAContest
, don’t forget to tag
@CPHIA_AfricaCDC
to ensure your entry is considered. Learn more:
Now in its third year,
#CPHIA2023
continues to expand, showcasing how Africa is catalyzing innovation & scientific research to generate new knowledge & break barriers in healthcare. Join African leaders, scientists, & advocates in Lusaka this 27 – 30 Nov.
.
@AfricaCDC
,
@Amref_Worldwide
, and the Future of Global Health Initiatives (FGHI) are co-hosting a
#CPHIA2023
official side event – The Future We Want to See – on 27th November from 6pm at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre. Register here:
We're exploring AI in African healthcare - addressing bias, boosting local production, & driving innovation.
Don't miss out on the conversation shaping the future of health systems in Africa moderated by
@SciDevNet
's
@ogeoluwa
.
Set your reminder:
Save the Date! Zambia will host
#CPHIA2023
on 27 - 30 November 2023. Join us and share in this unique platform for strengthened global scientific collaboration and innovation in public health. We hope to see you there!
40 voices, 30 countries, 1 mission: amplifying critical public health issues in Africa!
Join us as we celebrate the
#CPHIA2023
Media Fellows for completing their fellowship, ready to tell impactful public health stories across Africa.
"
#CPHIA2022
is not just a conference it is a movement. It is a meeting you don't want to miss." -
@DrSenait
Register for the 2nd Annual Conference on Public Health in Africa today.
This holiday season has us reminiscing on
#CPHIA2022
closing ceremony as we bid goodbye to Kigali 🇷🇼 and welcome Lusaka 🇿🇲.
An amazing closing for one of the most important
#PublicHealth
meetings of the year.
Hon.
@MichelSidibe
's 4⃣ takeaways from
#CPHIA2022
:
1. We must operationalize African Medicines Agency
2. We must build African health institutions and platforms
3. We must boost local manufacturing of vaccines
4. We must invest in science and building a sustainable R&D ecosystem
"This is what it looks like when we come together with commitment to build the platforms & institutions that we wish existed. Platforms like
#CPHIA2022
not only elevate the African
#NewPublicHealthOrder
, but add political value to the broader global health discourse. -
@DrSenait
#CPHIA2023
features a compelling lineup of global leaders, policymakers, researchers, and advocates who are meeting in Lusaka to build a healthier, more prosperous Africa.
Register here to be a part of this historic convening:
📢CALL FOR SCHOLARSHIPS APPLICATION📢
Journalists are invited to apply for scholarships to attend
#CPHIA2022
, hosted by
@AfricaCDC
&
@RwandaHealth
, from 13-15 Dec 2022 in Kigali.
More details on the scholarship can be found at:
Deadline: 31st October
Just three days to go until the 2nd International Conference on Public Health in Africa!
#CPHIA2022
We hope to see you there!
Haven't registered yet? There's still time! Learn more here:
It's official!
@AfricaCDC
and
@WHO
have launched a visionary plan at
#CPHIA2023
to establish fully operational Public Health Emergency Operations Centres (PHEOCs) in at least 50 African countries!
This strategic initiative is a leap toward enhancing regional health
#CPHIA2023
Creative Contest Spotlight: Hear from
@acquah_maamekua
as she explains her art, "Breaking Barriers, Repositioning Africa in the Global Health Architecture."
"Over the next three days, you'll hear from scientific leaders and public health experts from across Africa, and they'll reflect some of the most urgent health challenges facing Africa today. We're excited to use
#CPHIA2022
as an opportunity to engage the next generation."
".
@DrSenait
said yesterday, 'if you don't have a seat at the table, bring your own chair.' For women in health, we should make our own tables with our own chairs. We are struggling to sit on a table where we are not invited. We can create our own conversations." -
@MagdaNRobalo
#CPHIA2023
is just two days away!
We are excited to welcome you to Lusaka to spotlight African science and innovation, collaborate across countries and continents, and break barriers in public health in Africa.
For more info, visit
Visa on arrival is being provided for all
#CPHIA2023
participants. Delegates should indicate they need a visa when completing registration. The necessary documentation will be shared with them prior to their travel.
For more travel FAQs, please visit:
Meet the
#CPHIA2023
Scientific Program Committee! The SPC will work closely with
@AfricaCDC
in developing all aspects of the scientific program for the conference.
Learn more about these individuals:
Day 1 of
#CPHIA2022
reaffirmed to African researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders that Africa is ready to take ownership and responsibility in shaping its present while also building towards a
#NewPublicHealthOrder
for the future.
📢 Calling all health advocates! Don't miss the Women in Global Health (
@womeninGH
) side event at
#CPHIA2023
.
We're discussing the significance of women's leadership in strengthening public health systems in Africa. 🚑
At
#CPHIA2023
,
@DNDi
will be hosting a side event on the fight against neglected diseases in Africa: The power of innovation, partnerships, and patient-centric approaches.
📍Room 1, Old Wing, Mulungushi International Conference Center
🗓️29 November, 2023 ⏱️16:00-18:00 EAT
SAVE THE DATE: Side event at
#CPHIA2023
on Elimination of
#NTDs
in Africa: Sustaining Elimination Milestones through Strong, Integrated Post-Elimination Surveillance Systems.
Exciting news! Nominations are now OPEN for the prestigious DRASA Awards, celebrating outstanding frontline health workers. Do you know someone who is making a difference? Don't let their inspiring work go unnoticed. Nominate them today. 🔗
"I challenge the organizers of
#CPHIA2022
: Last year, in the the first conference, 'women in health' was a side event. This year, we've had a plenary of 90 minutes. Next year, I challenge you to give us a whole day." -
@DrEmeruemJnr
Women are central to nearly every aspect of health – as recipients, as providers, and as leaders.
#Track4
Join the conversation at
#CPHIA2023
from 27 - 30 November 2023 in Lusaka, Zambia
Join the
@HeDPAC_Health
High Level Side event at
#CPHIA2023
! We’re bringing together Ministers & Global Health Leaders to discuss cross-regional health challenges and south-south cooperation in Africa and the Caribbean regions.
Mark your calendar!
#SouthSouth
#Partnerships
Don't miss this remarkable partnership!
@AfricaCDC
&
@RKI_fuer_Euch
showcase their collaborative work in the HSPA project, emphasizing event-based surveillance & epidemic intelligence. Join us for illuminating discussions on capacity building & advancing health security across
.
@AfricaCDC
’s international Conference on Public Health in Africa is back this 13-15 December. Register to attend this important convening and to hear from African researchers, policymakers & innovators. Visit: to register today.
Africa faces a high burden of infectious diseases like HIV, TB, malaria and NTDs. We must build resilient, equitable health systems keeping the most vulnerable in mind to combat these diseases. Learn how at
#CPHIA2023
#Track8
.
Set your calendars!
#CPHIA2023
takes place 27-30 November. Join us in building more resilient health systems in Africa that will allow the continent to better prepare for and manage current and emerging health threats.
On the margins of
#CPHIA2023
, the
@AfricaCDC
is bringing 250 African young health professionals for its Youth Pre-Conference to chart the future of public health in Africa.
📍 Ciela Bonanza Resort in Lusaka - Zambia,
🗓️ 25-26 Nov. 2023
The
#YPC2023
, under the theme
#CPHIA2023
provides a unique African-led platform for leaders across the continent to collaborate, set the agenda for health in Africa, and align on a way forward to create more resilient health systems.
Register to be a part of this dynamic convening:
"The
#CPHIA2023
Journalism Fellowship Program aims to establish a network of specialized health reporters to enhance public health communication & improve media coverage of health issues in Africa." -
@djoudalbaye
Meet our fellows:
The need to promote inclusivity in combating
#COVID19
and other emerging diseases has never been more urgent.
Speakers will take a deeper dive into 'the whole of society approach' during
#CPHIA2022
.
Register to be a part of this important conference:
Last year's success was just the beginning. During the week of the conference,
#CPHIA2022
took social media by storm reaching a whopping 19M users & generating a staggering 138M impressions!
Stay tuned for our upcoming recap report.
In December 2022, 2,800 scientists, policymakers, & advocates from around the world gathered in person in Kigali to spotlight African science and innovation & strengthen global collaboration. Join us again for
#CPHIA2023
this November in Lusaka, Zambia.
#CPHIA2023
will explore strategies on how to increase the continent's participation in global decision-making, especially when policies have greater implications in Africa. Join the conversation this November in Lusaka.
#BreakingBarriers
"
#CPHIA2022
is a conference put together by Africans, but it is for everyone. We welcome all our friends and partners from around the globe to join us as we set our agenda and priorities for the continent." -
@laktarr001
of
@AfricaCDC
"We received over 1,400 abstracts for
#CPHIA2022
. Excellent science will always be the foundation of strong public health, & the new research we have seen this year tells us that excellent science is not a visitor to Africa, it lives here with us on the continent." -
@laktarr001
Official
#CPHIA2023
Side Event:
Discover how the private sector can revolutionize Africa's health systems, as we engage in solution-driven discussions, bridge gaps, and unlock the full potential of African healthcare.
#UniversalHealthCoverage
Attention!
#CPHIA2023
is now accepting applications for exhibitions. Apply today to showcase your work at Africa’s largest public health conference. The deadline for submitting applications is 11th September 2023.
For more information, visit:
#CPHIA2022
, Africa’s leading public health conference, is this December in Kigali! There is an exciting line-up of speakers already confirmed for the 3-day in-person event. Join us to help build a healthier, more self-sufficient Africa. Register today.
📢 The countdown to
#CPHIA2023
has begun! Join our virtual pre-conference side events from 22 - 24 November, which will be packed with insightful discussions leading up to the main in-person conference in Lusaka. Register for individual sessions here:
From pandemic preparedness to healthcare equity
#CPHIA2023
's nine conference tracks cover a wide range of topics. Explore the tracks and contribute to a healthier Africa this 27 - 30 November in Lusaka, Zambia.
#NewPublicHealthOrder
#CPHIA2022
is back and IN-PERSON this 13-15 December at the Kigali Convention Center. Join us to help usher in a new era of public health, scientific collaboration, and innovation in Africa. Register today.
The future of public health is increasingly digital – and
#Africa
stands to benefit the most from advancements. Learn more about digitization and its impact on public on the continent at
#CPHIA2022
:
“We saw that registration at
#CPHIA2023
is increasing, we saw all regions represented, and next year, we’re excited to award
#CPHIA2024
to a northern country for the first time, and our first Francophone country, Morocco!” - H.E Dr.
@JeanKaseya2
, Director-General
@AfricaCDC
🇲🇦
#CPHIA2023
side event applications are now open! Here's what you need to know:
- All side events should align to
@AfricaCDC
's vision for a
#NewPublicHealthOrder
- Applications are due by 11 August
- Side event capacity this year is restricted to 50 in-person events, but
#CPHIA2022
has over 50 official side events taking place from 12 - 15 December 2022.
Follow this thread to to learn more about these dynamic sessions! 🧵
For more, visit and register today.
Shine a spotlight on excellence! You are invited to submit nominations for frontline health workers who go above and beyond to protect their communities during public health emergencies. Winners will be announced at
#CPHIA2023
in Lusaka, Zambia. 🔗
The largest continental public health conference returns for its second edition in Kigali, and comes at a time when Africa is at a crossroads after the effects of the pandemic. Register today for this important convening at .
Just 5 days to go until the 3rd International Conference on Public Health in Africa,
#CPHIA2023
. We hope to see you there!
Haven't registered yet? There's still time! Visit to learn more.
Ready to be a catalyst for change? Embrace your passion for creativity and help reshape Africa's global health influence.
The
#CPHIAContest
is your canvas to inspire and innovate. Submit your ideas and remember to tag
@CPHIA_AfricaCDC
@AUBingwa
& partners are proud to sponsor 250 young professionals at
#YPC2023
on the sidelines of
#CPHIA2023
to shape the future of healthcare in Africa.
@AfricaCDC
is dedicated to empowering youth in decision-making & nurturing the next gen of public health leaders.
#Africa
has a chance to accelerate efforts toward rebuilding health systems capable of responding to multiple health threats. Join the conversation by attending
#CPHIA2022
, 13-15 December. Learn more:
"Africa has many life-saving lessons and guidance to share with the rest of the world.
#CPHIA2022
is no longer just a conference - it is now a movement. CPHIA is a manifestation of the best of our continent, and a movement to propel Africa's
#NewPublicHealthOrder
." -
@DrSenait
The stage is set for day 1 of
#CPHIA2023
for what is sure to be a busy day of side events. Follow along here and on other CPHIA social media channels for updates and highlights.
"Leadership matters. African leadership matters. Youth leadership matters. We have to bring the youth into the leadership of today so we can have a better continent tomorrow." -
@MoniqueWasunna
at
#CPHIA2022
"Women are underrepresented in policymaking & budgeting for health care. Is it that surprising that the health needs of women are not fully met globally?
We must move towards gender parity in senior positions in health. This is not difficult. It's a question of political will."
"Rwanda believes that health is not luxury, it's an investment.
#COVID19
showed us that when you have a disruption in health, it disrupts the economy. That's why Rwanda is among countries that are part of the Abuja declaration to spend 15% of our budget for health." -
@YvanButera
“I've been told I'm a pan-Africanist. I don't mind that. What I know is I’m a strong believer that it's only Africa that is going to solve its own problems.”
@laktarr001
Terrific interview by
@sarajerving
on the sidelines of
#CPHIA2022
.
Read more:
#CPHIA
is back and in-person from 13-15 December in Kigali! Africa's premier health conference will serve as a catalyst to build more resilient health systems and allow African countries to better prepare for emerging health threats. Register here ➡️
Happy to share that
@acquah_maamekua
, one of our
#CPHIACreativeContest
finalists, has been showcased on
@PLOS
! Maame's illustration beautifully captures the challenges in global health across Africa and offers insights into overcoming them.
Heartiest congratulations once more,
Excited to share that my illustration is now published for the first time! Blending science and art has always been my passion. Dive into the connection between the two in my
@PLOS
Blog article where I share insights on global health .
@CPHIA_AfricaCDC
Will you be there? Join us at
#CPHIA2023
for an evening of a rich discussion as we explore critical alignments among all health emergency response entities in emergency response support coordination for health security in Africa. Date: 29 November 2023 Time: 16:00 - 18:00 PM CAT.
#CPHIA2023
will explore strategies on how to increase the continent's participation in global decision-making, especially when policies have greater implications in Africa. Join the conversation this November in Lusaka.
The framework of
@AfricaCDC
's
#NewPublicHealthOrder
seeks to strengthen the self-sufficiency of African public health systems and enhance the continent's efficiency in disease response. Learn more about the 5 pillars & how they will influence
#CPHIA2023
.
"It is time for Africa to take ownership and responsibility in shaping our present and our future. It is crucial to create a space where ideas and insights are shared amongst the brightest African and international minds.
#CPHIA2022
is that space." -
@laktarr001
🔈Exciting news! Registration for an Official
#CPHIA2023
Side Event is now OPEN! We will be having a deep dive on challenges faced by women in the field of health research.
📆 When: Nov 24, 2023
📍 Where: Zoom
⏰ Time: 15:00-17:00 CAT
🌐 Theme: “: Gender Equality and Women