Africa: Assessment Reveals Gaps in Risk Communication Preparedness in Member States

A preliminary assessment in three African countries indicates that some member states are not adequately equipped to perform risk communication and community engagement (RCCE) for emergency preparedness and response to public health crises.

Africa CDC, in collaboration with the Public Health – Risk Communication and Community Engagement – Community of Practice for Africa (PH-RCCE-CoPA), assessed Liberia, Uganda, and Zimbabwe over the past two months. Data from Africa CDC shows that Africa…