Interview with Dr Olawale Maiyegun about African Centre for Disease Control and Prevention
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Date: 2015-04-17

Department of Social Affairs
African Union Commission

Dr Olawale Maiyegun, Director of the Department of Social Affairs at the African Union Commission in Addis Ababa, analyses the role of the AU in the Ebola crisis. He emphasizes the need for the African continent to further develop their capacities and enhance their preparedness for health emergencies. One of the innovations planned is the African Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (African CDC) whose activities and funding Maiyegun further elaborates on.

Interview given at the Potsdam Spring Dialogue 2015
Disease Control and Prevention in Africa:
Current Reforms to Strengthen Regional Cooperation

For further information please visit http://www.sef-bonn.org/en/events/potsdam-spring-dialogues/potsdam-2015.html

Development and Peace Foundation
- Stiftung Entwicklung und Frieden (sef:) -