The Director General of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), Dr. Jean Kaseya, has congratulated the President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, on her appointment as the African Union Champion for Maternal and Child Health and Reproductive and Gender Health and Rights.
The appointment was approved today at the 39th AU Summit of Heads of State and Government following recommendations made in the 2025 Report of the Committee of Heads of State and Government on Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention.
President Dr. Samia will serve in this position for a period of one year.
In this role, President Dr. Samia will coordinate and galvanize AU member states' efforts to reduce maternal and child mortality, strengthen health systems, and protect reproductive health rights in Africa.
This appointment is a testament to her leadership and commitment to improving healthcare outcomes in the region.
The Africa CDC and the AU are committed to supporting President Dr. Samia in this critical role, working together to address health challenges and promote sustainable development across the continent.
Her appointment is expected to boost efforts to achieve the AU's Agenda 2063 goals, particularly those related to health and well-being.
President Dr. Samia's experience and dedication to healthcare development make her an ideal candidate for this role.
Her leadership will undoubtedly contribute to significant progress in maternal and child health across Africa.