The Digest:
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has appointed former Nigerian Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo as a senior strategic adviser to its Director-General, Jean Kaseya. The agency said the appointment comes at a critical stage as it pushes forward the Africa Health Security and Sovereignty (AHSS) agenda, focusing on amplifying Africa's influence in global health, boosting domestic funding, and fast-tracking local production of medical supplies. Kaseya said Osinbajo brings "exceptional experience at the intersection of governance, finance, law, and diplomacy."
Key Points:
- Osinbajo will advise on Africa's role in reshaping global health systems.
- The role focuses on sustainable healthcare financing and local medical production.
- The appointment reflects Africa CDC's commitment to mobilising high-calibre African leadership.
- Osinbajo served as Nigeria's VP from 2015 to 2023.
- He previously chaired Nigeria's Economic Sustainability Committee.
