Report on Africa's Response on Covid 19 Pandemicin Africa by H.E. Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa and AU Champion for the Covid 19 Pandemic Response

Abstract

In his role as the COVID-19 Champion designated by the African Union (AU), H.E. President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa presented a comprehensive report at the 37th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the Heads of State and Government,the report underscores President Ramaphosa's leadership in the AU's COVID-19 response strategy, as mandated by key AU decisions. The focus of the report is to enhance the Champion's mandate to encompass Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness, and Response (PPPR) and to formulate a Common Africa Position (CAP) on PPPRR. The report further highlights the initiation of the Johannesburg Process, serving as a platform for discussions on ensuring fair access to medical resources and providing essential support for negotiations concerning Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness, Response and Recovery.