The meeting, scheduled for July 21-22, will bring together African heads of State and Government, health ministers, representatives of AU bodies and the Regional Economic Communities, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) noted.

Also participating in the summit are development partners, civil society organizations, youth representatives, and the private sector, all focused on the theme “Advancing Justice, Equity, and Universal Health Coverage: Ending AIDS and TB, Improving Maternal Health, and Addressing Endemic Non-communicable and Neglected Tropical Diseases in Africa.”

A preparatory meeting will take place in the presence of ministers, senior government officials, technical experts, and development partners to develop recommendations that will be submitted for consideration by heads of State and Government.

The Africa CDC stated that the summit is expected to focus its agenda on strengthening political commitment to improving health outcomes across the continent.

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