Surveillance: Monitoring and tracking infectious diseases to provide timely and accurate information for decision-making. Emergency response: Coordinating efforts during public health emergencies and deploying rapid response teams. Laboratory systems: Strengthening laboratory networks across Africa to enhance diagnostic capabilities. Workforce development: Training public health professionals to improve the continent's epidemiological and outbreak response capacity. Partnerships: Collaborating with international organizations, governments, and other stakeholders to bolster public health initiatives.