Health and Healthcare Systems

COVID-19 in Africa: WHO media briefing on 18 June

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Beatrice Di Caro
Social Media and Live Communications Lead, World Economic Forum

The Forum is hosting a virtual briefing on the impact of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic on Africa, in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO) at 13:00 pm CET later today. This week’s briefing includes special guests who will speak on putting gender equality at the centre of the COVID-19 response.

Speakers:
  • Peggy Serame, Minister of Investment Trade and Industry of Botswana
  • Dr Matshidiso Moeti, World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for Africa
  • Winnie Byanyima, Executive Director of UNAIDS
  • Bineta Diop, African Union Special Envoy on Women, Peace and Security and Founder Femmes Africa Soldarité
Joined by:
  • Dr Michel Yao, World Health Organization Emergency Operations Programme Manager
Moderated by:
  • Adrian Monck, Managing Director, World Economic Forum

You can find all past briefings here.

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