Silke Seco

I am thrilled that @AfricaCDC together with @WHO and the Member States at #CPHIA2023 have launched the strategic plan to strengthen Public Health Emergency Operations Centres #PHEOC. This is in pursuit of our shared commitment to establish a minimum of 90% coverage of operational #PHEOCs in Member States within Africa and the Eastern Mediterranean Region. We also had engagements on the Joint Emergency Preparedness and Response Action Plan #JEAP which will unite all Member States on the continent in their response to emergencies. #BreakingBarriers.

At #CPHIA2023 I spoke about the importance of women’s representation in leadership positions in #Africa and globally. Women play a critical role in all stages of life to ensure the #health of our populations and carry the burden of most of the unpaid care and domestic work.

Congratulations to Zambia🇿🇲 on the launch of the National Adaptation Plan, making 🇿🇲 the 19th country on the continent to articulate plans for climate adaptation across key sectors. A fantastic achievement to proudly bring to #COP28 in December. @ZambiaMGEE @UNFCCC @wwfzambia

At the first UK-AU High Level Dialogue, 🇬🇧 announced £3 million for Africa CDC-WHO AFRO’s collaboration under the Joint Emergency Preparedness and Response Action Plan to enhance the continent’s capacity to detect, monitor, and respond to health emergencies @AfricaCDC @WHOAFRO

Celebrating some Strong African Women at the #AfricanUnion #FoundingMothers #PanAfricanWomensOrganisation

Building capacity for nutrition. Growing children and the nation. #SUNII

Support to nutrition and agriculture students at the ⁦⁦University of Zambia has been one avenue ⁦@CSOSUN⁩ has been using to create a pool of young advocates. Had an opportunity to give a speech on behalf of all sponsors. ⁦@MC_ZanacoCEO⁩ ⁦@MusikaZambia⁩

We will always remember Webson.

The Constituency Development Committee in Rufunsa is designing solutions to climate related food systems challenges, for better nutrition outcomes. #CDF4Nutrition ⁦#VCA ⁦@hivosrosa⁩ ⁦@SilkeSeco⁩ ⁦@SteveBeel⁩ ⁦@GaryNkombo1⁩ ⁦@wchilufya⁩

People with albinism continue to suffer serious human rights violations and are the targets of stigma, discrimination & violence. On #AlbinismDay and every day, people with albinism have my full solidarity. I call on countries to ensure that their rights are respected.

Helped to launch #COMESA's digital balance sheet for regional food stocks. New system one of many ways UK is supporting African govts increase food trade, build long-term resilience & recover from supply chain disruptions & price hikes caused by #Covid & Russia's war in Ukraine.

Opinion: Invest in Africa’s food systems to avoid future crisis, by @monicamusonda. Local food processors have a big role to play in global #foodsecurity. Investing in them can better feed the world and mitigate food shocks from #climatechange & conflict devex.com/news/opinion-i…

When #adolescentgirls fall pregnant, they drop out of school, this reduces the opportunities to actualize their full potential. Here is how @UKinZambia, @UNFPAZambia & its partners are reclaiming the potential and dignity of adolescent girls in Zambia. bit.ly/3DNXuWb

It's been the privilege of my 2.5 years in Zambia to have had the opportunity to spend time with RB and his family. Always warmth, a smile, a helping hand whatever the circumstances. His life touched so many. Zambia has lost a true statesman. The UK has lost a true friend.

The world must #StandWithUkriane

An honour to plant two trees with children from the Bauleni Special Needs School yesterday. #ClimateConnect with the British Council

Great to join the launch of the 16 Days of Activism against Women and Girls. #EndViolenceAgainstWomen

An honour to meet Hon. @S_Musokotwane and discuss our programme of cooperation in #Zambia and how @unicefzambia with partners can further support decentralised public financial management, analytical work & more public expenditure reviews including for #education and #nutrition

Such an inspiring conversation with Hon Minister of Health @SylviaTMasebo today. Discussed ongoing & future cooperation incl. on vaccine & commodity security #COVID19, tackling malnutrition, reducing neonatal mortality, promoting #ECD & strengthening community health approaches

Great networking meeting on #nutrition & #agriculture today. Having CPs&CSOs with good talks and discussions.Thanks @EmbZambia @noalaskinner @ByenkyaCissy @giz_gmbh @USAIDZambia @MhuruMathews @GermanyinZambia @COMACO_Zambia @percy_suze &other Venue:facebook.com/cookiescoffeez…