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Nairobi, Kenya, 23 September 2026 – The United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH), in collaboration with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), convened the Strengthening Surveillance at Major Transport Hubs workshop under the auspices of the Wastewater Surveillance for Africa Initiative from 21 to 23 September 2026 at the United Nations…

New York—African leaders, health ministers, regional institutions and global health partners have adopted the New York Call to Action on Cross-Border Preparedness Intelligence in Africa, calling for stronger cross-border collaboration and the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) to strengthen preparedness for infectious diseases that can cause public health emergencies .