Yap Boum

🇨🇲Au nom du Président de la République, @PR_Paul_BIYA, j'ai inauguré ce 13 mai 2026, le nouvel Immeuble-Siège de la Fédération Camerounaise de Football #FECAFOOT⚽️ Cette prestigieuse infrastructure matérialise l'engagement sans réserve du Premier Sportif Camerounais🇨🇲 #PM #JDN #Cameroun

Special Briefing: Advancing Africa's Health Security & Sovereignty Agenda|| May 14, 2026 x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

On the sidelines of the Africa Forward Summit 2026 in Nairobi, Africa CDC participated in the AIM2030 High-Level Breakfast convened by partners to accelerate local pharmaceutical manufacturing, market shaping, and sustainable access to medical products across Africa. The engagement brought together senior government leaders, @_AfricanUnion institutions, development finance institutions, industry representatives, and global health partners to advance coordinated implementation of Africa’s manufacturing and health sovereignty agenda. President @WilliamsRuto, AU Champion for Local Manufacturing of medical products, underscored the importance of moving from commitments to concrete delivery and investment. During the high-level panel discussion, H.E. Dr Jean Kaseya, Director General of Africa CDC, highlighted the critical role of the African Pooled Procurement Mechanism (APPM) in creating predictable demand, strengthening market access, reducing costs, improving supply security, and supporting African manufacturers through sustainable procurement systems. Africa CDC also announced the successful completion of its first APPM tender for essential RMNCH medicines across 10 AU Member States, achieving substantial cost savings and expanded participation of African manufacturers. #AfricaForwardSummit #AIM2030 #AHSS #LocalManufacturing #HealthSecurity

As the Africa Forward Summit has come to a close, I leave inspired by the collective commitment to advancing Africa’s health security and sovereignty. Over the past days, leaders, partners, innovators, and young changemakers came together with one shared conviction: Africa must lead the transformation of its health future. My sincere gratitude to all partners and participants for the rich engagements and bold vision for our continent. The work continues, and together, we move Africa forward. ----- Alors que le Sommet Africa Forward touche à sa fin, je repars inspiré par l’engagement collectif en faveur du renforcement de la sécurité sanitaire et de la souveraineté de l’Afrique. Au cours des derniers jours, des dirigeants, partenaires, innovateurs et jeunes acteurs du changement se sont réunis autour d’une conviction commune : l’Afrique doit conduire la transformation de son avenir sanitaire. J’adresse mes sincères remerciements à tous les partenaires et participants pour les échanges enrichissants et la vision ambitieuse portée pour notre continent. Le travail continue, et ensemble, nous faisons avancer l’Afrique.

Join us on the sidelines of #WHA79 as Africa CDC convenes the Meeting of the African High-Level Ministerial Committee (AHLMC) on the Reform of the Global Health Architecture. The engagement will bring together Ministers, @_AfricanUnion institutions, regional leaders, and global partners to advance a unified African position on the reform of the global health architecture, pandemic preparedness, sustainable financing, resilient health systems, and equitable access to health technologies. 📅 17 May 2026 🕐 13:00–17:00 CET 📍 Crowne Plaza Hotel, Geneva, Switzerland As global health systems evolve, Africa continues to strengthen its collective voice in shaping a more equitable, inclusive, and accountable global health architecture. #AfricaCDC #GlobalHealth #HealthSecurity

Special Briefing: Advancing Africa's Health Security & Sovereignty Agenda|| May 7, 2026 x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Africa CDC, ASLM and the European Union (@EU_Commission) have launched the ARILAC initiative — a four-year partnership to strengthen microbiology laboratory systems, AMR surveillance and integrated One Health data use across Africa. Implemented across eight @_AfricanUnion Member States, ARILAC will support stronger laboratory networks, improved diagnostics, genomic surveillance, workforce development and better data systems to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The initiative marks an important step towards stronger, more resilient and better-connected laboratory systems for Africa’s health security. Find out more: ow.ly/l7L150YW8qB #AfricaCDC #HealthSecurity

The Continental Mpox After-Action Review concluded at the Africa CDC HQ in Addis Ababa, bringing together @_AfricanUnion Member States, @WHO, @UNICEF, @ifrc, @GIZAfricanUnion and partners to reflect on lessons and strengthen Africa’s coordinated outbreak response. This is a collective step forward in building faster, more aligned, and more resilient health security systems across the continent. 🔗 Read more: ow.ly/Cj7X50YMK2v #HealthSecrurity

Africa CDC is deepening its partnership with the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) following a high-level mission to Gabon, reinforcing a shared commitment to more resilient and coordinated health systems across the region. Discussions focused on advancing disease surveillance and early warning systems, strengthening emergency preparedness and response, and enhancing laboratory and diagnostic capacity—critical pillars for protecting communities from evolving health threats. Together with national authorities and regional partners, Africa CDC is accelerating collaboration to build stronger, more responsive health systems across Central Africa. --- Africa CDC renforce son partenariat avec la Communauté Économique des États de l’Afrique Centrale à la suite d’une mission de haut niveau au Gabon, réaffirmant un engagement commun en faveur de systèmes de santé plus résilients et mieux coordonnés dans la région. Les échanges ont porté sur des priorités clés, notamment le renforcement de la surveillance des maladies et des systèmes d’alerte précoce, la préparation et la riposte aux urgences sanitaires, ainsi que le développement des capacités de laboratoire et de diagnostic—des piliers essentiels pour protéger les populations face aux menaces sanitaires émergentes. Aux côtés des autorités nationales et des partenaires régionaux, Africa CDC intensifie la collaboration pour bâtir des systèmes de santé plus solides, réactifs et coordonnés en Afrique centrale. #SécuritéSanitaire #HealthSecurity #Gabon #CentralAfrica

Africa carries a significant share of the global disease burden, yet remains underrepresented in global health research and development. To help close this gap, Africa CDC is advancing a unified continental framework to strengthen health research governance, coordination, ethical oversight, and sustainable research capacity across Africa. Developed with @_AfricanUnion Member States, National Ethics Committees, and African scientists, the framework marks a key step toward a more coordinated, Africa-led research ecosystem. 👉 Read the framework: ow.ly/x4kT50YMnZr #HealthSecurity

Ce 30/04/2026, Dr Fidèle NKEZABAHIZI, nouveau Ministre du @msp_burundi a reçu une délégation de @AfricaCDC. Échanges fructueux sur : sécurité et souveraineté sanitaire du pays, appuis aux investigations en cours de la maladie inconnue, situation du choléra, approche one health…

At the @WorldHealthSmt Regional Meeting 2026, I shared a simple conviction: Africa is making strides, the priority now is to sustain and scale this impact by investing in our systems, aligning health security with climate action, and supporting what Africa produces. Through the Africa Health Security and Sovereignty (#AHSS) agenda, we are advancing a bold, Africa-led vision—driven by strong leadership, strengthened systems, and growing local manufacturing capacity across the continent. #WHSNairobi2026 #HealthSecurity

Today, 1 May 2026, I had the honour of engaging with senior leadership of the Government of South Sudan, including H.E. the Vice President, the Cabinet Affairs Minister, the Minister of Health, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, and officials from the National Public Health Institute. Our discussions focused on strategic priorities to advance South Sudan’s health sector, strengthen health security, and build resilient systems for the benefit of the population. During the visit, I officiated the ribbon-cutting ceremony and toured the Public Health Emergency Operations Center (PHEOC) and the National Public Health Laboratory (NPHL), key pillars in strengthening the country’s health security infrastructure. ------ Aujourd’hui, 1er mai 2026, j’ai eu l’honneur d’échanger avec de hauts responsables du Gouvernement du Soudan du Sud, notamment S.E. le Vice-Président, le Ministre des Affaires du Cabinet, le Ministre de la Santé, le Vice-Ministre des Affaires étrangères, ainsi que des responsables de l’Institut national de santé publique. Nos discussions ont porté sur les priorités stratégiques visant à faire progresser le secteur de la santé au Soudan du Sud, renforcer la sécurité sanitaire et bâtir des systèmes résilients au bénéfice de la population. Au cours de la visite, j’ai procédé à la cérémonie de coupure du ruban et visité le Centre des opérations d’urgence de santé publique (PHEOC) ainsi que le Laboratoire national de santé publique (NPHL), des piliers essentiels pour le renforcement de l’infrastructure de sécurité sanitaire du pays.

Today, 30 April 2026, I had the great honour of meeting H.E. Emmerson Mnangagwa (@edmnangagwa), President of Zimbabwe, alongside Hon. Mthuli Ncube (@mthulincube), Minister of Finance (@ZimTreasury), Hon. Douglas Mombeshora, Minister of Health and Child Care (@MoHCCZim), and representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. We discussed issues of strategic importance for Zimbabwe and the African continent, particularly in advancing the health sector. I extend my sincere gratitude to His Excellency the President for his leadership and wisdom, and I deeply value the guidance he shared with us. ----- Aujourd’hui, 30 avril 2026, j’ai eu le grand honneur de rencontrer S.E. Emmerson Mnangagwa, Président du Zimbabwe, aux côtés de l’Hon. Mthuli Ncube, Ministre des Finances, de l’Hon. Douglas Mombeshora, Ministre de la Santé et de la Protection de l’Enfance, ainsi que des représentants du Ministère des Affaires étrangères. Nous avons échangé sur des questions d’intérêt stratégique pour le Zimbabwe et pour l’Afrique, notamment dans le secteur de la santé. Je tiens à exprimer ma sincère gratitude à Son Excellence le Président pour son leadership et sa sagesse, et je salue les orientations précieuses qu’il nous a partagées

🔴 HAPPENING TODAY: Join us this afternoon for an important briefing on the Africa Health Security and Sovereignty (AHSS) agenda, including the latest on health emergencies across the continent. From preparedness and response to stronger coordination and African-led solutions, the session will spotlight priorities for building more resilient health systems. 📅 Date: Thursday, 30 April 2026 🕓 Time: 16:00 | EAT (GMT+3) 15:00 | SAST (GMT+2) 14:00 | CAT (GMT+1) 13:00 | WAT (GMT) 🔗 Register here: africacdc-org.zoom.us/webinar/regist… Available in English and French. #AfricaCDCBriefing #AHSS #HealthSecurity

African Vaccination Week 2026 ends today. Our promise does not. Every child reached is a life protected. Every dose delivered is a future made safer. Every community immunised makes our continent stronger. With the launch of the Continental Immunization Strategy, @AfricaCDC, @_AfricanUnion Member States and partners are setting a shared path to close immunization gaps, reach underserved communities, and build epidemic-ready health systems. To @gavi, thank you for standing with us. Your partnership saves lives. The week ends. The work continues. Together, until every African child is protected. ---- La Semaine africaine de la vaccination 2026 s’achève aujourd’hui. Notre engagement se poursuit. Chaque enfant atteint est une vie protégée. Chaque dose administrée contribue à un avenir plus sûr. Chaque communauté immunisée rend notre continent plus fort. Avec le lancement de la Stratégie continentale de vaccination, Africa CDC et les États membres de l’Union africaine tracent une voie commune pour combler les écarts de vaccination, atteindre les communautés mal desservies et renforcer des systèmes de santé prêts à faire face aux épidémies. À Gavi, l’Alliance du Vaccin : merci de vous tenir à nos côtés. Votre partenariat sauve des vies. La semaine s’achève. Le travail continue. Ensemble, jusqu’à ce que chaque enfant africain soit protégé. #HealthSecurity #AfricanVaccinationWeek2026

Africa carries the vast majority of the global malaria burden, but elimination is within reach. Join Africa CDC for the World Malaria Day 2026 Webinar on how primary health care transformation can accelerate malaria control and elimination across the continent. Experts will discuss integrated community-based action, surveillance, vector control, vaccine roll-out, sustainable financing, and country experiences. 📅 Date: 4 May 2026 ⏰ Time: 15:00–17:00 EAT 💻 Format: Virtual webinar 🔗 Register: tinyurl.com/4yc2f766 Strong primary health care systems are the backbone of malaria elimination. Be part of the conversation. #WorldMalariaDay2026 #AfricaCDC #HealthSecurity @UNICEF @WHO @endmalaria

Ce lundi, 28/04, Prof Yap BOUM, Directeur of EPR de @AfricaCDC et Deputy Incident Manager of IMST en visite de travail au Burundi a rencontré Dr Kaya Guylain, Représentant a.i de @oms_burundi. Ils se sont félicités d’une bonne collaboration existante entre nos deux institutions.

Join us this Thursday for an important briefing on the Africa Health Security and Sovereignty (AHSS) agenda, including the latest on health emergencies across the continent. From preparedness and response to stronger coordination and African-led solutions, the session will spotlight priorities for building more resilient health systems. 📅 Date: Thursday, 30 April 2026 🕓 Time: * 16:00 | EAT (GMT+3) * 15:00 | SAST (GMT+2) * 14:00 | CAT (GMT+1) * 13:00 | WAT (GMT) 🔗 Register to participate: africacdc-org.zoom.us/webinar/regist… #HealthSecurity