Dr Mazyanga Lucy Mazaba
@mazmazli
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The Regional Director at the Africa CDC Eastern Africa Regional Coordinating Center.
Nairobi, Kenya
Joined June 2012
I had a productive meeting with H.E. Dr Bernard Yohana Kibesse, High Commissioner of the United Republic of Tanzania to Kenya. I also conveyed our congratulations to H.E. President Samia Suluhu Hassan on her appointment as the AU Champion for Reproductive, Maternal & Child
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Honoured to join the AU/Africa CDC mission to Madagascar 🇲🇬 following devastating cyclones & amid an mpox outbreak. AU/Africa CDC stands in solidarity: ✔️ $200K + supplies to BNRGC ✔️ Diagnostics support to MoH ✔️workforce surge capacity ✔️ New PHEOC (~$300K) @AfricaCDC @AU_HHS
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I am happy to be part of this strategic country engagement. #Countryled @AfricaCDC supported #mazymaz
Landed in Tanzania and had fruitful discussions with Hon. Amb. Mahmoud Thabit Kombo, Tanzania Minister of Foreign Affairs and Deputy Minister of Health Hon. Florence Samizi. We discussed strengthening cooperation to advance health security in the context of Maternal and child
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Conversations! Last Friday, I had the pleasure of attending the launch of Beyond the Ballot: Clear Communication. Effective Leadership. A Stronger Africa. by Gina Din @gina_din. The conversation went far beyond politics. It unpacked the power of communication, narrative, and
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A productive engagement advancing regional cooperation in public health. Our discussions focused on deepening strategic collaboration between the Africa CDC, through its Eastern Africa RCC and the Republic of Rwanda, strengthening health system sustainability, accelerating
Today, High Commissioner @ErnestRwamucyo received a courtesy call from Dr. Mazyanga Lucy Mazaba, Regional Director of the Eastern Africa Regional Coordinating Centre of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, and her delegation. Their discussions focused on
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On Tuesday, we were pleased to host Dr. Dick Chamla, WHO Kenya Hub Coordinator & WHO AFRO Pandemic Preparedness Lead, at Africa CDC Eastern Africa RCC. Our discussions focused on strengthening WHO–Africa CDC collaboration on pandemic preparedness & response, aligning priorities,
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A productive start to the week with a high-level engagement with H.E. Jabril Ibrahim Abdulle, Ambassador of Somalia to Kenya. We reaffirmed Africa CDC Eastern RCC’s commitment to supporting Somalia’s national health priorities, strengthening regional health security, and
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A decade ago, having official travel scheduled on my birthday would have unsettled me. Now I know that growth expands our responsibilities, beyond me to family, employers, workmanship, friends & community. Today, I chose prayer, wellness, gratitude & a permanent smile 😊
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In Moroni, on behalf of Africa CDC, we handed over molecular diagnostics equipment to El Maarouf Hospital, strengthening national laboratory capacity and outbreak preparedness in the Union of Comoros. Grateful for a strong partnership with the Ministry of Health. #mazymaz
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The conversations I engaged in over the last 2 weeks at #EARGHSS and #ECSA_HC point to one clear truth: Africa does not have a health security knowledge gap. We have an execution and accountability gap. What changes after the conversations matters most. #HealthSecurity #PPPR
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At #EARGHSS2026, I had the privilege of delivering a keynote at the Youth Session on Youth Innovation for Health Security. Across Eastern Africa, young people are not just beneficiaries. They are co-creators of health security. Our role is to invest, open decision-making spaces,
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Africa for Africa by Africa
🗞️ Breaking: A major step forward for Africa’s health security. Africa CDC has established a Central Data Repository to strengthen public health surveillance across the continent, enabling faster analysis, smarter decisions, and more coordinated action to prevent and respond to
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A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way and shows the way.” — Dr. Kenneth D. Kaunda Africa must lead on health sovereignty by strengthening Africa CDC coordination and investing in local & regional manufacturing. Health sovereignty is strategic, economic, and lifesaving.
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Are our institutions fit to collaborate at the speed public health threats require? That was the challenge I put forward while moderating a Power Panel at #EARGHSS2026. The message was clear: regional collaboration must move from promises to practice across governments, private
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Yesterday marked the official opening of the 2nd Eastern Africa Regional Global Health Security Summit 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya. It’s an honour to convene leaders and partners from across Eastern Africa and beyond to strengthen regional cooperation, accelerate pandemic
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This week, the 3rd Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) meeting of the @AfricaCDC-led Public Health Emergency Management (PHEM) Fellowship Programme convened partners and stakeholders to review programme performance and provide strategic guidance for its continued evolution.
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Today I joined the launch of the EAC Pandemic Preparedness & Response Policy Framework by @jumuiya. COVID-19 showed that early investment in surveillance, data sharing & coordination saves lives. As aid declines, preparedness must be regionally coordinated & sustainably
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“Your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit.” 1 Cor. 6:19 New week, renewed focus on total wellness. This Cancer Awareness Month, prevention matters: checkups, screening & the HPV vaccine. #CancerAwareness #TotalWellness #MazyMaz
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