In a significant advance towards enhancing Mine Health and Safety (MHS) standards across the Southern African region, the East Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) is hosting a pivotal five-day workshop from January 22nd to 26th , 2023. This…
In the dynamic landscape of public health within the SADC countries, Tuberculosis (TB) persists as a pressing concern, particularly among the Key Populations (KP) engaged in the mining sector. This group, consisting of miners, ex-miners, women in mining, artisanal and…
Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant global health challenge, particularly in regions like sub-Saharan Africa. In Angola, the prevalence of TB has been a cause for concern, contributing to the overall burden of disease within the Southern African Development Community (SADC)…
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania - In a significant step towards combating tuberculosis (TB) in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region, the East, Central, and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC), in partnership with the SADC Secretariat, recently organized a 5-day…
SADC Ministers of Health and Ministers Responsible for HIV and AIDS noted that the previous governance structures under regional interventions such as the Sothern Africa Tuberculosis and Health Systems Support Project (SATBHSS), SADC Communicable Diseases Project, SADC Cross Border HIV…
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is taking a significant stride towards eradicating tuberculosis (TB) by convening the inaugural meeting of the SADC END TB Committee (SETC). The four-day meeting, which commenced on June 6th and is scheduled to conclude…
Southern Africa has long been battling the burden of Tuberculosis (TB) within the mining sector. The Southern African Development Community (SADC) secretariat, in alliance with developmental partners and regional organizations, has undertaken significant initiatives to tackle TB. A notable effort…
In an effort to enhance informed and accurate reporting on tuberculosis (TB) and related issues, the East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) organized a two-day workshop. This workshop, held on the 26th and 27th of April, brought together…
ECSA-HC, under its TIMS III Project, recently conducted a series of community-led monitoring trainings in Tanzania. The trainings were conducted between 3rd -14th April and were aimed at 50 Community Led Monitoring (CLM) champions in two regions, namely Mwanza and…
The mining sector has the potential to drive economic growth and reduce poverty, but women in the region still face numerous barriers that limit their participation. To address this issue, a situational analysis was conducted and a SADC action plan…