Ethiopia Reiterates Commitment to AU’s Agenda 2063
Addis Ababa: Ethiopia’s Foreign Affairs Minister Gedion Timothewos highlighted Ethiopia’s commitment to the African Union Agenda 2063 both as a member state and as the host country. The Minister visited the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) along with the Minister of Health, Mekdes Daba. On the occasion, Gedion held discussions with the Director of Africa CDC, Jean Kaseya.
According to Ethiopian News Agency, the Foreign Minister highlighted Ethiopia’s commitment to the African Union Agenda 2063 both as a member state and as the host country. Agenda 2063 serves as the strategic framework for the continent, designed to achieve its objectives of inclusive and sustainable development. It represents a tangible expression of the pan-African aspiration for unity, self-determination, freedom, progress, and collective prosperity, all of which are central tenets of Pan-Africanism.
He expressed Ethiopia’s dedication to providing comprehensive support, especially in strengthening Africa’s health sector, and underscored Ethiopia’s contribution to ongoing efforts in this regard. Gedion also stated that Ethiopia, as a host nation, would continue to provide the necessary infrastructure to support African Union institutions and strengthen previous support efforts.
The Director of Africa CDC Jean Kaseya, on his part, showcased the institutional progress achieved by Africa CDC to the ministers. He highlighted the center’s efforts in improving public health services and conducting quality health research and studies. He also urged Ethiopia to continue its support in strengthening the center.
Africa CDC, located in Ethiopia’s capital Addis Ababa, was established in January 2016 during the 26th Ordinary Assembly of Heads of State and Government and officially inaugurated in January 2017. It is a public health agency of the African Union to support the public health initiatives of member states and strengthen the capacity of their health institutions to deal with disease threats.
Africa CDC provides support to Member States in delivering coordinated and comprehensive solutions to address deficiencies in their public health systems, workforce capabilities, disease monitoring, laboratory testing, and readiness for health emergencies and disasters. The organization functions as a forum for Member States to share insights and experiences derived from public health initiatives.