Question 1

Which organization is leading a Health Security Partnership to strengthen disease surveillance and epidemic intelligence across Africa, with an initial phase in six AU Member States including South Africa and Tunisia?

Accepted Answer

The World Health Organization (WHO), Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), and the Robert Koch Institute (RKI)

Question 2

What is the primary goal of the Health Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Resilience (HEPRR) Program approved by the World Bank for Eastern, Central, and Southern Africa?

Accepted Answer

To drastically improve multisectoral preparedness and response to health emergencies.

Question 3

The "7-1-7" framework, discussed between Uganda and South Sudan's health ministries, aims for which of the following response times for disease outbreaks?

Accepted Answer

Detection within seven days, notification within one day, and response within seven days.

Question 4

Which regional economic community is partnering with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to enhance cross-border health security and responses to disease outbreaks in East Africa?

Accepted Answer

The East African Community (EAC)

Question 5

The Africa Health Summit 2024, a major gathering for healthcare innovation, is being hosted in which South African city for the first time?

Accepted Answer

Cape Town

Question 6

What is the name of the strategy adopted by the WHO Regional Office for Africa in 2023 with the vision of achieving disease eradication, elimination, and control goals by 2030?

Accepted Answer

Ending Disease in Africa (ENDISA) 2023-2030

Question 7

The US has signed bilateral health cooperation agreements, often referred to as Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), with several African countries. Which of these countries was NOT among the initial signatories of these MOUs aimed at strengthening national health systems?

Accepted Answer

South Africa

Question 8

What is a key focus of the 'Clim-HEALTH Africa' strategic plan for the next five years?

Accepted Answer

To support countries in building resilient health systems and integrating health into climate change negotiations.

Question 9

The Health Security Partnership (HSPA) between WHO, Africa CDC, and RKI aims to strengthen Africa's health security capabilities in several areas. Which of the following is NOT explicitly mentioned as a focus area?

Accepted Answer

Antimicrobial resistance surveillance

Question 10

What is the overarching goal of the Cross-Border Health Integrated Partnership Project (CB-HIPP) in East, Central, and Southern Africa?

Accepted Answer

To catalyze and support sustainable, African-led regional health development partnerships.

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