On 25 September, from 9:00 to 9:45 (New York time), Dr Michael Makanga and Lara Pandya will be chairing the session 'Africa–Europe cooperation for health security in a changing climate' at the UNGA80 Science Summit.
This session aims to reflect on the critical role of Africa-Europe R&I cooperation in tackling current and future health challenges posed by climate change.
We will showcase how Global Health EDCTP3 and its partners contribute to advancing our understanding of climate-driven impacts on infectious diseases and human health, accelerating the development of essential health technologies—including vaccines, diagnostics, medicines, and vector-control innovations—and strengthening human and institutional capacities. The session will also underscore the value of EDCTP networks and communities in enabling faster, more effective, and better coordinated responses to epidemics and climate-driven outbreaks.
Dr Michael Makanga will also participate in the following events during the Science Summit:
- Africa's Scientific Leadership: a Catalyst for Global Progress, 22 Sep, 09:00-11:15 (New York time)
- Strengthening Science Partnerships for Global Resilience, 22 Sep, 14:00-15:30 (New York time)
- Science, Standards, and Sustainability: Ensuring Verified Impact for the SDGs, 23 Sep, 09:00-11:00 (New York time)
- Global Health Connector Event: Transforming Women’s Health through Science and Sustainable Partnerships, 23 Sep, 13:00-16:30 (New York time).
- public health
- Tuesday 9 September 2025, 09:00 - Friday 26 September 2025, 09:45 (EDT)
- United States
Programme
- 25 Sep 2025, 09:00 - 09:45 (EDT)Africa–Europe cooperation for health security in a changing climate
09:00-09:10
Welcome and introduction
Combatting climate-driven infectious diseases through global R&I partnerships
Michael Makanga. Executive Director of the Global Health EDCTP3
09:10-09:15
Global Health EDCTP3 case study 1 – IMPACTING
Integrated multi-vector-borne diseases platform to assess how global change impacts transmission using Innovative systems modelling, novel monitoring tools, and transmission blocking micro-organisms.
- David Tchouassi, International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE), Kenya
- Antoine Barreaux, Centre de Coopération Internationale en Recherche Agronomique pour le Développement (CIRAD), Kenya
09:15-09:20
Global Health EDCTP3 case study 2 – ResTick
Resilience enhancement for ticks and tick-borne diseases in sub-Saharan Africa
- Michail Kotsyfakis, Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas (FORTH), Greece
09:20-09:25
Global Health EDCTP3 case study 3 – ComBac-Africa
Combating multidrug-resistant gram-negative bacteria in Africa through diagnostic and antimicrobial stewardship
- Sören Leif Becker, Universität des Saarlandes, Germany
- Aaron Aboderin, Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria
09:25-09:40
Moderated by the ChairsPanel discussion:
A vision for advancing climate–health science through global cooperation
- Evelyn Gitau, Chief Scientific Officer. Science for Africa Foundation
- Florent Bernard, EU Science Counselor to the U.S. European Commission
- Flemming Konradsen, Chief Scientific Officer. Novo Nordisk Foundation
09:40-09:45
Concluding remarks by the Chairs
A way forward for Africa-Europe health research cooperation
Speakers
Practical information
- When
- Tuesday 9 September 2025, 09:00 - Friday 26 September 2025, 09:45 (EDT)
- Where
- UNNY, United States
- Languages
- English
- Website
- https://event.sciencesummitnyc.org/list-of-sessions/detail/264
Description
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