COVID-19 in Africa: WHO media briefing on 14 May
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The Forum on Thursday hosted its latest virtual briefing on the impact of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic on Africa, in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO).
The speakers included:
Dr Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional Director for Africa
Hon Dr. Gerardine Mukeshimana, Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Republic of Rwanda
Chris Nikoi, Regional Director, World Food Programme, West and Central Africa
Dr Michel Yao, WHO Emergency Operations Programme Manager
The webinar session was moderated by:
Adrian Monck, Managing Director, World Economic Forum
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