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Darkness doesn't cover-up greatness but it provides a background for it to shine brighter. It is only in darkness that you can see stars.

AD: Africa Health Summit 2025 & NIXIA Heroes in Health Awards 6th Edition is happening tomorrow under the theme: “Reclaiming Africa's Health Future: From Dependency to Sovereignty through Innovations and Solidarity.”

From our hearts to yours, we trust that this season brings you restoration and renewed expectation. May the new year usher you into deeper experiences of His glory, greater victories, and testimonies that speak of His unfailing goodness. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year. 🎊

🙏 Grateful to God for this milestone at Microhaem Scientifics (MHS). Yesterday we marked a historic moment as the first indigenous manufacturer of diagnostic test kits in the Great Lakes Region, following the commissioning of our Phase II facility led by Rt. Hon. @Thomas_Tayebwa , Deputy Speaker of Parliament, our Guest of Honour. Through a Thanksgiving Prayer led by Pastor Dr. Moses Maka Ndimukika (ECD, Seventhday Adventist Church).-& Foundation Laying Ceremony, we dedicate this next chapter to God, advancing Africa’s capacity to locally manufacture quality diagnostics for Malaria, HIV & Sickle Cell. ✨ Quality Saves Lives. #AfricanInnovation #Diagnostics #HealthcareSelfReliance #MadeInAfrica

One day to the #AfricaHealthSummit and #HeroesInHealthAwards. We gather under the theme: "Reclaiming Africa's Health Future: From Dependency to Sovereignty through Innovation and Solidarity." We'll see you tomorrow, 14 November 2025, at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds. #HIHA2025

Ultimately, our health systems are only as strong as our ability to own them. To build this sovereignty, we must align Agenda 2063, the African CDC’s New Public Health Order, and our national strategies, turning them all into measurable outcomes. The future of African health lies in collaboration, science, and shared responsibility. #HeroesInHealthAwards #AfricaHealthSummit

That new light is seeing health as an economic sector, not just a social one. By investing in local manufacturing, Africa can turn its 95% import rate into jobs, industries, and innovation. A healthy population fuels a strong economy, that’s the real wealth. This is the only way to build a system that can stand on its own. #HeroesInHealthAwards #AfricaHealthSummit

For decades, we haven't lacked commitments. From Abuja (2001) to countless other declarations, Africa has made strong promises on health. The challenge is in fulfilling them. The 2025 #AfricaHealthSummit is our moment to take stock and move from commitment to implementation. #HeroesInHealthAwards #AfricaHealthSummit

Our core vulnerability is dependency. A single letter from a foreign capital can pause millions in health assistance. That’s our reality and our wake-up call. We must stop outsourcing our health future. Africa’s health resilience will come from homegrown innovation, regional solidarity, and rethinking how we finance and govern health. The first step in this "rethinking" is to look at our own commitments. #HeroesInHealthAwards #AfricaHealthSummit

For @AndrewTebba, Chair of the Scientific Committee for the inaugural #AfricaHealthSummit, it’s about Redefining Africa’s Health Narrative For too long, Africa’s health has been described as a burden, a drain on resources. It’s time to rewrite that story. Health is not a cost; it’s an investment in productivity, stability, and growth. A healthy Africa is not a dependent continent, it’s a sovereign powerhouse. But to achieve this, we must first confront our core vulnerability. #HeroesInHealthAwards #HIHA2025

Meet Andrew Nsawotebba, Chair of the Scientific Committee for the inaugural #AfricaHealthSummit, a distinguished Infectious Disease Diagnostics Specialist and national leader in public health laboratory systems. Join him this evening on the X Space hosted by @MinofHealthUG as he joins other experts to discuss “Reclaiming Africa’s Health Sovereignty: Building a Resilient Health Economy and Advancing Universal Health Coverage.” #HIHA2025

Starting in a few minutes! Don’t miss!

Join us for these discussions. I will be specifically discussing R&D financing for Africa

Join our X Space hosted by the @MinofHealthUG as top health leaders and experts discuss the theme: “Reclaiming Africa’s Health Sovereignty, Building a Resilient Health Economy and Advancing Universal Health Coverage.” Hear from thought leaders, including @DianaAtwine, @brucekirenga, @AndrewTebba, and Dr. Mosoka P. Fallah, moderated by @kyamageroandrew and @RKaitiritimba Set your reminder:x.com/i/spaces/1yNxa… #AfricaHealthSummit #HIHA2025 #HeroesInHealthAwards

Join the #AfricaHealthSummit in 2 steps: 1.TODAY, 6 PM EAT: Join our critical Twitter Space. 2.NOV 14th: Attend the inaugural Summit in Kampala. The future of Africa's health will be written by us, not anyone else.

❌ Old narrative: Health is a burden. ✅ New reality: Health is an investment. Imagine: ➡️ Healthcare as the engine of our economic transformation. ➡️ Investing in health as the most strategic move for our future.

𝑨𝒇𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒂'𝒔 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉 𝒊𝒔 𝑵𝒐𝒕 𝒂 𝑪𝒐𝒔𝒕 𝑪𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒆. 𝑰𝒕'𝒔 𝑶𝒖𝒓 𝑮𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝑬𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒐𝒎𝒊𝒄 𝑶𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚. We're flipping the script. As Chair of the Scientific Committee for the inaugural #AfricaHealthSummit, I'm inviting you to a movement.

This intensive capacity building training empowered participants to implement safe, sustainable biological waste management practices, reducing environmental risks and boosting regional health security. Grateful to WAHO, & all participants for making this initiative impactful!

Thrilled to have served as a Consultant for the Biological Waste Management IFBA Certification Workshop in 🇨🇮Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire hosted by the West African Health Organization & the West African Biosafety Network for professionals from 15 ECOWAS nations @Ecowas_cdc

Since 2014, UgMoH with support from CDC & other partners, has managed over 430 events, including Ebola, Mpox & COVID-19, thereby enhancing Global Health security 🦠 An outbreak anywhere is an outbreak everywhere. Together, we protect global communities.

Honored to host Dr. Nirav Shah, Principal Deputy Director of @CDCgov, at the Central Emergency Response & Surveillance Lab (CERSL) in Wandegeya. Joined by Dr. Mary Boyd, CDC Uganda Director, he reviewed lab capacities for epidemic-prone pathogens and discussed improvements