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

Jun 18, 2020

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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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