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COVID-19 in Africa: WHO media briefing on 14 May

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Beatrice Di Caro
Social Media and Live Communications Lead, World Economic Forum

The Forum on Thursday hosted its latest virtual briefing on the impact of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic on Africa, in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO).

The speakers included:

Dr Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional Director for Africa

Hon Dr. Gerardine Mukeshimana, Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Republic of Rwanda

Chris Nikoi, Regional Director, World Food Programme, West and Central Africa

Dr Michel Yao, WHO Emergency Operations Programme Manager

The webinar session was moderated by:

Adrian Monck, Managing Director, World Economic Forum

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