SESSION 6 in the webinar series “Crisis Management for African Business Leaders” is titled “What’s the Real Story Behind Africa’s COVID-19 Figures?” This session is led by Teresa Clarke, Chair and CEO of Africa.com, and delves into the complexities and realities behind the COVID-19 statistics emerging from Africa.
The discussion brings together a distinguished panel of experts who provide insights into the pandemic’s impact on the continent and the challenges in accurately capturing and interpreting the data:
- Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional Director for Africa, shares her perspective on the World Health Organization’s role in managing the pandemic across African countries and the efforts to ensure reliable data collection.
- Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, discusses the strategies implemented in Nigeria to combat the virus and the challenges faced in reporting accurate figures.
- Professor David Kaye, UN Special Rapporteur, offers his views on the global context of the pandemic and how Africa’s data fits into the broader narrative of COVID-19’s worldwide impact.
This session is part of a timely and valuable video conference series produced by Africa.com in partnership with faculty from Harvard Business School. The series aims to address the unprecedented humanitarian and economic crisis brought about by COVID-19, providing African business leaders with critical information and strategies to navigate these challenging times.