Although the curtains have closed on the 3rd International Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA), the impactful lessons and strategic decisions forged at this distinguished gathering in Lusaka, Zambia, won’t be forgotten in a rush.
Under the theme “Breaking Barriers: Repositioning Africa in the Global Health Architecture,” the conference which lasted for four days, 27-30 November, played host to over 5,000 in-person delegates and 20,000 virtual attendees from 90 countries across the globe.
The conference, organised by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa- CDC) provided a critical forum for African leaders, researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to convene and deliberate on crucial matters within the realm of public health.
During the conference, participants engaged in a diverse range of topics, including infectious diseases, maternal and child health, non-communicable diseases, healthcare infrastructure, and health policy. The…