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Strengthening Regional Coordination for Health Security.
#IGAD and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) concluded a three-day inter-Regional Economic Communities meeting in Lusaka, Zambia, with recommendations to strengthen cross-border health preparedness, regional surveillance, sustainable financing, and local manufacturing of essential health products.
The meeting brought together representatives of five Regional Economic Communities (RECs)—@SADCNews, COMESA, @jumuiya, IGAD and @CEEAC_ECCAS—alongside @ECSA_HC, African Union agencies, the World Bank, WHO and other regional and international partners.
In his closing remarks, IGAD Director of Health and Social Development, Amb. Moussa Meigague, on behalf of the IGAD Executive Secretary, H.E. @DrWorkneh, called for clear responsibilities, sustained follow-up and accountability to translate recommendations into measurable action.
🔗 Read more: igad.int/inter-rec-lusaka-me…
#RisingWithIGAD
#OneRegionOneFuture
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📍𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫-𝐑𝐄𝐂 𝐋𝐮𝐬𝐚𝐤𝐚 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐬, 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬
#IGAD and #SADC have concluded a 3-day inter-REC meeting in Lusaka, with recommendations to strengthen cross-border preparedness, regional surveillance, sustainable financing and local manufacturing of essential health products.
The meeting brought together @_AfricanUnion Agencies, @IGADsecretariat, @COMESAHQ, @SADCNews, @jumuiya and @ECCASC, alongside @WHOAFRO @ECSA_HC and coordinators from 11 participating countries under the Health Emergency Preparedness, Response and Resilience Programme (HEPRRP).
In his closing remarks, @IGADHealthS Director Amb. Moussa @Meigague called for clear responsibilities, sustained follow-up and accountability to turn recommendations into measurable action.
𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 🔗 igad.int/inter-rec-lusaka-me…
IGAD Health & Social Development Division retweeted
Received the letters of credence from H.E. Hüseyin Özdemir, the newly appointed Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to the Republic of Djibouti and accredited to IGAD.
We exchanged views on matters of mutual interest, particularly regional peace and security, and opportunities to further strengthen IGAD–Türkiye cooperation.
IGAD values Türkiye’s longstanding friendship with the region and its continued engagement in advancing peace, stability and shared prosperity.
💬 Voices from the Inter-REC Collaboration for Health Emergency Preparedness and Response
📍Lusaka, Zambia | 14.10.2026
What does it take to strengthen Africa’s health security?
🤝Through building a healthier, more resilient Africa through regional collaboration.
#HEPRRPUpdates #IGADHealth
📍 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐 | How can Africa manufacture more of the health products it needs, right here at home?
Today, at the Inter-REC Collaboration for Health Emergency Preparedness and Response, the conversation is on strengthening local manufacturing of health products and technologies (HPTs).
💊 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐨𝐚𝐥? Reduce reliance on imports, expand access to quality-assured medicines and vaccines, and build stronger health systems that can better withstand future emergencies.
🤝 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫: RECs can work together to accelerate local manufacturing, harmonize regulations, unlock regional markets, create sustainable systems and strengthen Africa’s health security through collective action.
#HEPRRPUpdates #IGADHealth
🤝 Advancing Regional Collaboration for Health Emergency Preparedness and Response
Heads of Health Units from five @AfricanUnion Regional Economic Communities (RECs)—@IGADsecretariat, @COMESAHQ, @SADCNews, @jumuiya and @ECCASC—are meeting in Lusaka, Zambia, to advance implementation, share best practices and strengthen cross-border collaboration for resilient health systems under the Health Emergency Preparedness, Response and Resilience Programme (#HEPRRP).
Read More: 🔗 igad.int/igad-and-sadc-conve…
#HEPRRPUpdates #IGADHealth
🤝 Advancing Regional Collaboration for Health Emergency Preparedness and Response
📍 Lusaka, Zambia | 14–16 October 2026
IGAD, working jointly with @SADC_News, has convened fellow African Union Regional Economic Communities (RECs), AU institutions and international partners in Lusaka to strengthen implementation of the Health Emergency Preparedness, Response and Resilience Programme (HEPRRP) for Eastern and Southern Africa.
The meeting brings together SADC, @COMESA_HQ, @jumuiya, IGAD and @CEEAC_ECCAS, alongside @ECSA_HC, the @WorldBankGroup, @WHOAFRO, @AfricaCDC, the African Medicines Agency (AMA), @WOAH and HEPRRP coordinators from 11 participating countries.
Representing the Executive Secretary, Amb. Moussa @Meigague the Director, @IGADHealthS emphasised that Africa’s health security required a coherent continental approach, anchored in country ownership and strengthened through regional collaboration.
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Dr. Lishimpi Kennedy, Parmanent Secretary, @mohzambia noted that collective resilience depends on stronger regional solidarity, coordinated preparedness and effective partnerships.
Delegates will share lessons learned and best practices, address implementation challenges, and explore opportunities for joint programming, culminating in a Joint Action Framework to strengthen regional health emergency preparedness, response and resilience.
#HEPRRPUpdates #IGADHealth
Strengthening Pandemic Preparedness in South Sudan
📍 Juba, South Sudan | 12–15 October 2026
#IGAD, in collaboration with South Sudan’s One Health line ministries, is convening the Pandemic Preparedness and Response (#PREPARE) Country Consultation to translate approved Ebola preparedness and response interventions into concrete national actions.
The meeting was officially opened by Dr. Ader Macar Aciek, Executive Director of the National Public Health Institute, representing the Minister of Health. Also in attendance were Dr. Jonathan Majok, Director General for International Health and Coordination; Amb. Dr. @FatumaIAdan, IGAD Head of Mission to Kenya and Senior Regional Coordinator for Health; and Dr. @Vickyanib01, IGAD Head of Mission to South Sudan.
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The four-day consultation aims to prioritize and align PREPARE investments with South Sudan's national and cross-border Ebola preparedness priorities, focusing on disease surveillance, laboratory systems, health workforce development and coordination.
The expected outcome is a jointly agreed, prioritized, fully costed and implementation-ready South Sudan PREPARE Country Workplan, outlining specific activities, targets, budgets, responsibilities, timelines and implementation arrangements.
When Africa’s Regional Economic Communities (RECs) work together, we strengthen collective efforts to prepare for, respond to, and build resilience against emerging health emergencies.
The @IGADSecretariat and @SADCNews are convening with @COMESAHQ, @jumuiya and @CEEAC_ECCAS in Lusaka, Zambia, on 14–16 October 2026 to advance collaboration across Eastern, Central and Southern Africa.
🎬Amb. Moussa @Meigague, Director, @IGADHealthS.
#HEPRRPUpdates #IGADHealth
IGAD Health & Social Development Division retweeted
Safe, rights-based labour mobility needs effective governance.
In Uganda, @ilo is supporting the #IGAD Free Movement Protocol with policy advice, technical support & capacity building aligned with labour standards.
Supported by @UEaDjibouti through FMPT🤝 @IGADsecretariat
🚨 #SaveTheDate | 14 - 16 October 2026
📍Strengthening regional collaboration for health emergency preparedness and response
The @IGADSecretariat, in collaboration with @SADC_News, will convene Regional Economic Communities (RECs); @COMESA_HQ, @jumuiya & @CEEAC_ECCAS, alongside @ECSA_HC in Lusaka, Zambia, to advance coordination, partnerships and strengthen preparedness for and response to health emergencies in East, Central and Southern Africa under Health Emergency Preparedness, Response and Resilience Program (HEPRRP).
Read more 🔗 igad.int/events/regional-eco…
🚨 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚
In Mogadishu, @IGADsecretariat, @IOMACBC & @Addisilo completed a joint 5-day training on Integrated Border Management (IBM) for 40 frontline Immigration & Border Police officers.
Designed to build institutional capacity for the IGAD Free Movement Initiative, the training enhanced officers’ technical capabilities in integrated border management, counter-trafficking, protect vulnerable migrants and cross-border security.
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igad.int/igad-ilo-and-iom-tr…
🚑 𝐈𝐆𝐀𝐃 & 𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐲𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝐔𝐩 𝐄𝐛𝐨𝐥𝐚 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬
Following Kenya’s confirmation of an imported Ebola virus disease case, IGAD #PREPARE engaged Kenya’s Ministry of Health to strengthen surveillance, lab readiness, rapid response & border health security.
Read more. 🔗👉 igad.int/igad-and-kenya-step…
😷𝐈𝐆𝐀𝐃 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐲𝐚 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐟𝐲 𝐄𝐛𝐨𝐥𝐚 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞
Following Kenya’s confirmation of an imported case of Bundibugyo virus disease, Amb. Dr @FatumaIAdan led an IGAD #PREPARE delegation in high-level discussions with Principal Secretary Ms. Mary Muthoni Muriuki (@psmuthoni), CBS, Director-General for Health, @DrPatrickAmoth, and senior Ministry of Health officials at Afya House, Nairobi.
The meeting focused on strengthening disease surveillance, laboratory readiness, rapid response deployment and border health security.
IGAD reaffirmed its readiness to rapidly mobilize resources under PREPARE Project for Ebola preparedness and response. Both parties committed to immediate collaboration to accelerate priority preparedness and response interventions.
#IGADHealth #RisingWithIGAD #OneRegionOneFuture
IGAD Health & Social Development Division retweeted
On the occasion of Uganda’s 64th Independence Day, I extend my warm congratulations to H.E. President @KagutaMuseveni, the Government and the people of Uganda. 🇺🇬
As a founding member of IGAD, Uganda plays an important role in advancing regional peace, stability and integration.
I commend Uganda’s continued commitment to our shared regional aspirations and reaffirm IGAD’s dedication to strengthening our cooperation towards a peaceful, integrated and prosperous region.
Happy Independence Day, Uganda!
IGAD Health & Social Development Division retweeted
Africa’s evolving security challenges demand not only strong, well-equipped armies, but also greater cooperation beyond the battlefield.
I joined African defense leaders at the Closing Ceremony of the inaugural African Conference of Chiefs of Defense Forces on Military Operations Other Than War in Uganda, presided by H.E. President @KagutaMuseveni.
I underscored the need for Africa’s military institutions to champion lasting peace as the foundation of development, strengthening civil-military cooperation to advance national, regional and continental prosperity.
I commend Uganda for convening this important dialogue towards a more peaceful, secure and prosperous Africa.
📍 Arta–PK23, Djibouti 🇩🇯 | 8 October 2026
The meeting on the IGAD Protocol on Transhumance concluded today at the Djibouti International Hotel in Arta–PK23, following two days of discussions involving representatives of Djiboutian institutions, members of the National Assembly @ANDjibouti, relevant ministries and technical experts.
Organised by @IGADHealthS, the meeting strengthened understanding of the Protocol’s provisions and benefits, while building institutional and parliamentary support for advancing its ratification and domestication in Djibouti.
Participants concluded with a shared commitment to strengthen coordination among relevant national institutions and advance the necessary steps towards the ratification and domestication of the IGAD Protocol on Transhumance in Djibouti.
#IGAD #IGADMigration #Transhumance #Djibouti
