African Risk Capacity
Why gender is crucial for epidemic preparedness
Women tend to bear the brunt of Africa’s health crises. A partnership between the African Risk Capacity Group and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation addresses women’s specific needs and vulnerabilities in preparation for and response to epidemics.
"Explore insights of United Nations Assistant Secretary-General and Director-General of African Risk Capacity (ARC) Group Ibrahima Cheikh DIONG, as he underlines the significance of initiatives advancing epidemic preparedness and response in Africa.
In this captivating piece, co-authored with Ms. Natasha Kofoworola Quist, Deputy Director and Regional Representative for West and Central Africa at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Mr. Diong sheds light on the mission of the tripartite health alliance. This alliance, comprising the African Risk Capacity (ARC) Group (ARC), Institut Pasteur de Dakar (IPD), and the OOASWAHO || West African Health Organization (WAHO), pools together their resources for enhanced epidemic preparedness and management in West Africa.
Source : https://african.business/2023/08/resources/amplifying-gender-in-epidemic-preparedness-for-improved-health-outcomes
