Mauritania has been elected to lead the Community of Practice for Social and Behavioral Change in North Africa. The country's national health program coordinator, Sidah Ouhidah Mohamedou Alyoune, was chosen as the chair of the leadership council during a workshop on health promotion and community participation in Nouakchott. The event was organized by the Mauritanian Ministry of Health in collaboration with the Africa CDC.
The election of Mauritania to lead the community practice reflects the country's leading role in health education and promotion. The workshop brought together delegations and experts from several countries in the region, including Egypt, Algeria, the Sahrawi Republic, Tunisia, and Mauritania. The participants voted in the evening session of the preparatory meeting to choose the leadership council.
The leadership council consists of representatives from several countries in the region. Mauritania, represented by the national health program coordinator, was elected as the chair. The Sahrawi Republic was chosen as the vice-chair, while Egypt will serve as the secretary. Tunisia will be responsible for financial management.
The Africa CDC and regional partners have expressed confidence in Mauritania's national capacities to lead and coordinate social and behavioral change efforts. The election of Mauritania to lead the community practice is seen as a recognition of the country's expertise in health promotion and community participation.
The Community of Practice for Social and Behavioral Change aims to promote health and well-being in North Africa. The community brings together experts and stakeholders to share knowledge, best practices, and experiences in social and behavioral change. Mauritania's leadership role is expected to enhance the country's capacity to promote health and well-being.
The workshop on health promotion and community participation is part of a broader effort to strengthen health systems in the region. The event provided a platform for participants to discuss challenges and opportunities in promoting health and well-being in North Africa. The election of Mauritania to lead the community practice is expected to boost the country's efforts to promote health and well-being.
The leadership council is expected to play a key role in promoting social and behavioral change in North Africa. The council will work with stakeholders to develop strategies and programs to promote health and well-being in the region. Mauritania's leadership role is seen as a significant development in the region's efforts to promote health and well-being.
Key points
- Mauritania elected to lead Community of Practice for Social and Behavioral Change in North Africa
- Leadership council consists of representatives from several countries in the region
- Election reflects confidence in Mauritania's national capacities to lead and coordinate social and behavioral change efforts
