Audio By Carbonatix
Vice President Kwesi Bekoe Amissah-Arthur on Sunday arrived in Abuja, Nigeria, to attend an African Union (AU) special summit on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.
The summit is on the theme: “Ownership, accountability and sustainability of HIV and AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria response in Africa: past, present and future.”
The summit would review efforts of the continent in addressing HIV and AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria and their impact on health, financing and government systems.
“It will also look at the status of maternal newborn and child health on the continent as well as efforts aimed at achieving the health-related millennium development goals and defining Africa’s health priorities,” a statement from the office of the Vice President, said.
It said the summit would also dialogue on the post 2015 development agenda as it unfolds.
Vice President Amissah-Arthur would also hold a number of bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the summit.
He is expected back on Tuesday.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Tags:
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Latest Stories
-
GAMLS urges gov’t to prioritise purpose-built laboratories ahead of Free Primary Healthcare
41 seconds -
Video: Watch highlights of Medeama SC’s loss to TP Mazembe in Tarkwa
3 minutes -
Ghanaian vaccine makers gain access to 1.4bn African market under new deal
5 minutes -
The Wontumi Trial: Why this court ruling could change Ghana’s mining industry forever
16 minutes -
GPL 2026/27: ‘We will continue this form’ – Hearts boss Nebojsa assures after sizzling start
17 minutes -
Calls for Chief Justice’s resignation over SOE remarks ‘a bit excessive’ – Vicky Bright
19 minutes -
Pamprom closure to worsen Kaneshie traffic; GARID advises motorists to use alternative routes
25 minutes -
BoG expects cedi to remain stable despite rising demand for Christmas imports
26 minutes -
African governments must prioritise investment in food systems – Dr Jasaw
37 minutes -
Andre Ayew makes surprise appearance at National Maulid in Accra
37 minutes -
CHOPSS releases list of private SHSs as 54,985 BECE candidates miss placement
49 minutes -
GPL 2026/27: Kotoko coach Tinkler criticizes ‘very poor’ performance after Debibi draw
53 minutes -
CAF CL: ‘We have a chance next Sunday’ – Medeama boss Tanko
59 minutes -
Wedding venue fire kills at least 22 in DR Congo
60 minutes -
Africa: Thirsty beside the river of abundance
1 hour