Fighting Infectious Diseases on the African Continent

Rhea-AI Summary

The kENUP Foundation, in collaboration with various global health organizations, is addressing the significant infectious disease burden in Africa. A major event titled Fighting Infectious Diseases – Focus on Africa is scheduled for July 26 from 16:00-17:30 CEST, featuring prominent speakers from WHO, Africa CDC, BioNTech, and the European Commission. The event aims to share sustainable solutions for combating diseases on the continent and will be live-streamed, allowing global participation, including a media Q&A session.

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• Collaboration with major organizations such as WHO, Africa CDC, BioNTech, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation enhances credibility.
• Live-streaming of the event allows for global participation, increasing outreach.

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• None.

The African continent carries a disproportionately high share of the global infectious disease burden. The extraordinary scientific progress made during the COVID-19 pandemic gives hope in addressing a range of life-threatening infectious diseases. The kENUP Foundation has been working with the World Health Organization, the Africa CDC, the European Commission, the European Investment Bank, BioNTech, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation on sustainable solutions to infectious disease challenges on the continent.

For a significant update on this work, the kENUP Foundation invites the public and media representatives to

Fighting Infectious Diseases – Focus on Africa

on

July 26^th, 16:00-17:30 CEST

Speakers will include:

• Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General WHO, and Dr Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional Director for Africa
• Dr John Nkengasong, Director of the Africa Centres for Disease Control
• Prof Dr Uğur Şahin and Dr Özlem Türeci, Co-Founders BioNTech SE
• Dr Ursula von der Leyen, President European Commission
• Dr Werner Hoyer, President European Investment Bank
• Mark Suzman, CEO, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

The event will be live-streamed via kENUP’s website: https://www.kenup.eu/events and on some partners’ digital channels. Media outlets have the permission to stream the event. Interpretation will be available for this event. Choices will include Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Hindi, Russian, Spanish and Portuguese.

Journalists will have the opportunity to participate in a media Q&A session during the latter part of the event. Interested journalists can join using the following link:

https://zoom.us/j/95583613249?pwd=TXRrYWtSYkZ4Qno2M1RPci9PTzFkdz09

Passcode: 170662

 

 

FAQ

What is the kENUP Foundation focusing on in its July 26 event?

The kENUP Foundation is focusing on combating infectious diseases in Africa during its event on July 26.

Who are the speakers at the kENUP Foundation's event on July 26?

Speakers include Dr. Tedros from WHO, Dr. Nkengasong from Africa CDC, and co-founders of BioNTech, among others.

How can journalists participate in the kENUP Foundation's event?

Journalists can participate in a media Q&A session via a provided Zoom link.

Where can I watch the kENUP Foundation event live?

The event will be live-streamed on kENUP's website and select partners' digital channels.

What date and time is the kENUP Foundation event?

The kENUP Foundation event is on July 26 from 16:00 to 17:30 CEST.