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Advancing Africa’s health workforce—together. ECSA-HC, through the East, Central and Southern Africa College of Nursing and Midwifery @ecsacon is proud to partner with @NEPAD_Agency to drive the harmonisation of nursing and midwifery curricula across the continent. From policy to practice, we are strengthening a skilled, responsive workforce that delivers quality care where it’s needed most. 📍 Kigali, Rwanda | 6–8 May 2026 #HealthWorkforceAfrica #NursingAfrica2026 #ECSAHC #ECSACONM

It’s not every day you can feel the shift while it’s still unfolding. The Interministerial Youth SRH & Demographic Dividend Dialogue took place in Maseru, Lesotho, bringing together policymakers and young people for direct, focused engagement. Youth voices were not an add-on. They were part of the core discussions, contributing practical perspectives on sexual and reproductive health and the demographic dividend. The dialogue created space for governments to hear directly from those most affected by these policies. Key issues raised included access to services, youth participation in decision-making, and aligning national priorities with the realities young people face. The session closed with a clear takeaway: meaningful progress depends on keeping youth at the center of policy design and implementation. @ECSA_HC @SymerreGrey #YouthSRH #Agenda2063 #TheAfricaWeWant

From May 6–8 in Kigali, we convene continental and global partners for the Continental Health Workforce Strengthening and Harmonization of Regional Nursing and Midwifery Curricula Engagement for the Global South Community. As African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD), in partnership with East, Central and Southern Africa College of Nursing and Midwifery (ECSACONM) l @ecsacon and the African Union l @_AfricanUnion , our focus is implementation. This platform brings policymakers, regulators, academic institutions, and health professionals into one working space. Through the Strengthening Africa’s Nursing and Midwifery Workforce (SANMW) Programme, we are advancing harmonised curricula and a workforce that can respond to Africa’s health priorities with consistency and quality. This work is aligned to the African Union’s 2026 theme on water and sanitation. A capable health workforce underpins progress across public health and development. @cidcaofficial @ECSA_HC @ecsacon @_AfricanUnion @SymerreGrey @nardosbthomas #NursingAfrica2026, #SANMW, #HealthWorkforceAfrica, #Agenda2063, #HCID

“𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲: 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀” Listen to the reflections of Dr. Jean Michael Assumani, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist and Resident Doctor at Maseru District Hospital 🇱🇸 Shared during the visit of Dr. Ntuli Kapologwe, Director General of ECSA-HC, as he engaged with the surgical team on the ground—highlighting the real impact of the ongoing Surgical Camp in strengthening care and restoring lives.

𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲, 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀. This #LabourDay, we honor the dedication of health workers and all professionals across the ECSA region who continue to serve with passion and resilience, driving progress and transforming lives every day.

📷 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮’𝘀 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄! From 6–8 May 2026 in Kigali, Rwanda, leaders, educators, regulators, and young professionals from across Africa and the Global South will convene to advance the harmonisation of nursing and midwifery education and practice—a critical step toward stronger, more resilient health systems. This high-level continental engagement, led by @auda_nepad in collaboration with ECSA-HC through the East, Central and Southern Africa College of Nursing and Midwifery @ecsacon and partners, will drive solutions to align curricula, strengthen competencies, and build a skilled, mobile, and future-ready health workforce. Together, we are shaping a unified vision for quality healthcare, workforce development, and Universal Health Coverage across the continent. 📷 Kigali, Rwanda 📷 6–8 May 2026

🎥 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Surgical care transforming lives in Lesotho 🇱🇸 @ECSA_HC fellows and expert surgeons in Lesotho delivering life-saving procedures while reducing surgical backlogs and empowering local teams.

🩺 𝗘𝗖𝗦𝗔-𝗛𝗖 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗼 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗮 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽 🇱🇸 ECSA-HC, through its College of Health Sciences, has officially kicked off the long-awaited Surgical Camp in Lesotho at Maseru District Hospital and Queen ‘Mamohato Memorial Hospital, where fellows and expert surgeons have already begun delivering life-changing procedures. This initiative is implemented in collaboration with the Ministry of Health Lesotho and ECSA-HC College of Health Sciences working together to address critical unmet surgical needs while strengthening local health system capacity. 🗓️ The camp is expected to run until 1st May 2026, with the aim of reducing the burden of long surgical waiting listsin these facilities. Our teams are delivering a wide range of essential services, including: 🔹 Obstetric Fistula (VVF) Repair – restoring dignity and health to women 🔹 Pediatric & Adult General Surgery – including hernia repairs and other essential procedures 🔹 Specialized Care – including complex surgical interventions across key disciplines Beyond service delivery, the camp is also focused on on-site mentorship and skills transfer, ensuring sustainable impact and empowering local health teams.

𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀. 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀. The Training of Trainers on Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) for health workers in Maseru kicked off yesterday and continues through tomorrow, bringing together dedicated health professionals committed to strengthening adolescent-responsive health services. From building foundational knowledge to practical, real-world application, this orientation is equipping trainers with the skills to deliver accurate, age-appropriate, and rights-based CSE support for young people across Lesotho. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗢𝗯𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀: 🔹 Strengthen the capacity of health workers to deliver comprehensive, rights-based CSE 🔹 Enhance skills to provide adolescent-friendly and responsive health services 🔹 Promote values clarification and reduce bias in service delivery 🔹 Build practical competencies through scenarios, role plays, and peer learning Organised by the @ECSA_HC in partnership with the Ministry of Health Lesotho, with funding from @NEPAD_Agency , this initiative is a strong step towards building a responsive, informed, and youth-friendly health system. 𝘉𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘤𝘢𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘺 → 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘴 → 𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 #ECSAHC #YouthSRH #CSE #HealthWorkforce #AUDA_NEPAD #DemographicDividend #LeaveNoOneBehind

Shaping the future of health in our region starts with one key question: 𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩’𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙗𝙞𝙜𝙜𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙮’𝙨 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝 𝙨𝙮𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙢? At the 16th ECSA-HC Best Practices Forum & 32nd DJCC Meeting, regional leaders, experts, and policymakers will come together to turn challenges into solutions — advancing technology, innovation, and sustainable health systems. 📍 Ezulwini, Kingdom of Eswatini 📅 3–7 August 2026 💡 How can we leverage technology to improve access, efficiency, and quality of care across the ECSA region? Join the conversation. Be part of solutions that work. 🔗 Register, submit your abstract, and explore sponsorship opportunities: events.ecsahc.org #ECSAHC #BPF2026 #HealthInnovation #DigitalHealth #HealthSecurity #AfricaHealth #StrongerTogether

Be Part of Transforming Health in Africa! Join us at the 16th ECSA–HC Best Practices Forum & 32nd DJCC Meeting in the Kingdom of Eswatini 🇸🇿 📅 3–7 August 2026 | Ezulwini, Eswatini This premier regional platform brings together leaders, policymakers, and innovators to advance Health Security, Innovation & Sustainability across the ECSA region. 🤝 Partner with us and showcase your impact through our sponsorship packages: 🔹 Platinum Partner – $10,000 (Top-tier visibility & speaking opportunity) 🔹 Diamond Partner – $5,000 (High-level brand exposure) 🔹 Gold Partner – $3,000 (Strategic visibility & networking) 🔹 Silver Partner – $2,000 (Entry-level partnership) 🔹 Exhibitor – $1,000 (Showcase your products & services) Elevate your brand, expand your reach, and contribute to shaping the future of health in Africa. 🔗 View full details & register here: events.ecsahc.org 📩 Secure your slot today and be part of the change! #ECSAHC #AfricaHealth #GlobalHealth #Partnerships #HealthInnovation #Eswatini2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗱 𝗻𝗼𝘄. Join us at the 𝟭𝟲𝘁𝗵 𝗘𝗖𝗦𝗔-𝗛𝗖 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 & 𝟯𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗝𝗖𝗖 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴, where policymakers, experts, and innovators come together to advance health security, innovation, and sustainability across the region. 📍 Ezulwini, Kingdom of Eswatini 📅 3–7 August 2026 𝗪𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘆𝗼𝘂: 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘪𝘨𝘨𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘺’𝘴 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩 𝘴𝘺𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘮? 🔘 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘤𝘦 🔘 𝘍𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘨 🔘 𝘋𝘪𝘨𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩 🔘 𝘚𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘋𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 👇 𝗗𝗿𝗼𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.

Happy Easter from ECSA–HC! 🌿 May this season of renewal and hope inspire healthier communities across East, Central, and Southern Africa. #Easter.

𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀! 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗯𝗶𝗿𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻! Join the 𝟭𝟲𝘁𝗵 𝗘𝗖𝗦𝗔-𝗛𝗖 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 & 𝟯𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗝𝗖𝗖 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 and connect with top health leaders driving innovation across the region. 📍 Ezulwini, Eswatini | 📅 3–7 August 2026 🚨 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗔𝗩𝗘 $𝟭𝟬𝟬 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝟭𝟮 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲! 💼 Registration Fees •𝘔𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴: $300 •𝘖𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘈𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢: $350 •𝘕𝘰𝘯-𝘈𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢: $450 •𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴: $200 •𝘚𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴: $100 🔗 Register: events.ecsahc.org #ECSAHC #AfricaHealth #HealthInnovation #ECSAHCBPF #ECSAHC2026 #BPF2026

𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄? Africa’s health leaders meet at the ECSA-HC Best Practices Forum to drive innovation and stronger health systems. Join us at the 16th Best Practices Forum & 32nd DJCC Meeting and be part of advancing: ✔️ Health Security ✔️ Innovation ✔️ Sustainability 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀: 🔹 Health Security & Pandemic Preparedness 🔹 Digital Health & AI 🔹 Youth & Demographic Dividend 🔹 Global Health Diplomacy 🔹 Financing & Partnerships 🔹 Research & Innovation 🔹 Quality of Care & Patient Safety 📍 Ezulwini, Eswatini | 📅 3rd–7th August 2026 𝘙𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘶𝘣𝘮𝘪𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘢𝘣𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦: 🔗 events.ecsahc.org #BPF2026 #CallForAbstracts #ECSAHC

The Ministry of Health today hosted a delegation from the East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC), led by Director General Dr. Ntuli Kapologwe, in a session chaired by Health Cabinet Secretary, Hon. Aden Duale. ECSA-HC is a regional intergovernmental body that supports member states in building resilient health systems, coordinating responses to public health challenges and advancing cross-border collaboration. The engagement centred on regional cooperation, enhancing health systems, and aligning policies to address shared health priorities. The discussions also ensured that Kenya’s health strategies are in line with the resolutions of the 76th Health Ministers Conference, particularly emphasizing Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and the adoption of digital health solutions to transform service delivery.

Health Cabinet Secretary Hon Aden Duale today held bilateral talks with the East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) delegation led by Ntuli Kapologwe at Afya House, reaffirming Kenya’s commitment to strengthening regional health collaboration. Discussions aligned Kenya’s priorities with resolutions of the 76th Health Ministers Conference, with a focus on Universal Health Coverage, primary healthcare, and digital health transformation. The meeting placed strong emphasis on sustainable health financing—highlighting pooled funding, blended finance, and public-private partnerships as critical to reducing donor dependence. Both sides also underscored the need to strengthen regional health emergency preparedness through early warning systems, coordinated response mechanisms, and cross-border collaboration. Kenya reiterated support for advancing digital health interoperability and harmonised regional data-sharing standards, positioning ECSA-HC as a key platform for coordination. The talks further addressed the dual burden of communicable and non-communicable diseases, with renewed calls for joint action on antimicrobial resistance and strengthened disease surveillance. On health workforce development, the CS pointed to ongoing investments in training and retention, while encouraging regional cooperation on skills recognition and mobility. Kenya also highlighted its ambition to position itself as a regional hub for pharmaceutical manufacturing through policy harmonisation and resilient supply chains. Reaffirming Kenya’s support for ECSA-HC, Hon. Duale called for strengthened partnerships, accountability, and regular progress reviews, noting ongoing regional initiatives including the World Bank-funded Health Emergency Preparedness Project implemented with ECSA-HC and IGAD. The meeting was attended by Mary Muthoni, Patrick Amoth, alongside ECSA-HC officials Dr. Evelyne Wesangula and Dr. Khalid Azam.

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 🇰🇪🤝 Today, 26 March 2026, the East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC), led by Director General @ntulikapologwe, held high-level bilateral talks with Kenya’s Health Cabinet Secretary, @HonAdenDuale at Afya House, reaffirming a shared commitment to advancing regional health collaboration. The discussions focused on aligning regional priorities with the 76th Health Ministers Conference resolutions, particularly advancing Universal Health Coverage (UHC), Primary Health Care (PHC), and digital health transformation across Member States. ECSA-HC also emphasized the importance of strengthening local manufacturing capacity for health and medical products, building on Kenya’s leadership in the region. The meeting further explored collaboration on health security and disease intelligence, as well as opportunities to scale up successful health reforms implemented in Kenya including initiatives on social protection and inclusion. Through strengthened partnerships with Kenya and other Member States, ECSA-HC continues to champion resilient, self-reliant, and inclusive health systems across the region. The meeting was also attended by Principal Secretary for Public Health, Ms. Mary Muthoni; Director General for Health, Dr. Patrick Amoth; Director of International Health Relations, Dr. Omary; and Director of Public Health, Dr. Stephen Muleshe. From ECSA-HC, Dr. Kapologwe was accompanied by ECSA – HC Officials Dr. Evelyn Wesangula and Dr. Khalid Azam. #ECSAHC #RegionalHealth #UHC #PHC #HealthSecurity #DigitalHealth #AfricaHealth

This week, during the ongoing International Maternal Newborn Health Conference #IMNHC2026 taking place in Nairobi, our Director General, Dr. Ntuli Kapologwe, contributed to a high-level panel discussion on “Voices from Africa: 𝘍𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘌𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘈𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘌𝘯𝘥 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘚𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘣𝘪𝘳𝘵𝘩𝘴” under the theme “𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱, 𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿.” In his remarks, he emphasized that Sub-Saharan Africa continues to bear a disproportionate burden of stillbirths, with evidence indicating that intrapartum stillbirth rates in the region are nearly 40 times higher than in Europe. Alarmingly, one stillbirth occurs every 30 seconds globally, with almost half (50%) occurring during labour. “𝘚𝘶𝘣-𝘚𝘢𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘯 𝘈𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘢 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘣𝘶𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘣𝘪𝘳𝘵𝘩𝘴, 𝘺𝘦𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘸𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦. 𝘜𝘱 𝘵𝘰 70% 𝘰𝘧 𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘣𝘪𝘳𝘵𝘩𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦𝘭𝘺, 𝘩𝘪𝘨𝘩-𝘲𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺, 𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦-𝘣𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦. 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘣𝘪𝘳𝘵𝘩𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘢 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩 𝘴𝘺𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺; 𝘪𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘦𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘵𝘺, 𝘥𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘱𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘲𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦. 𝘞𝘦 𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘮𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘵𝘰𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳.” — 𝗗𝗿. 𝗡𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗶 𝗞𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘄𝗲 The ECSA Health Community (ECSA-HC) remains steadfast in its commitment to addressing this urgent issue by working with partners at all levels advocating for increased attention to stillbirths, translating evidence into coordinated action, and promoting cross-country learning and collaboration across the region. #MaternalHealth #NewbornHealth #GlobalHealth #AlignMNH #IMNHC2026 .