Philomena Apiko

Interest in trade and sustainable development, international law, justice and human rights as well as Africa-EU relations. Work @ecdpm. Views are my own

[Philomena Apiko @philoapiko]

@MelodyMusoni @ECDPM

[World Health Summit @WorldHealthSmt]

🌐 AI is already shaping your health. 

From diagnosis to resource planning, artificial intelligence is revolutionizing how health systems operate. Smarter data analysis means faster decisions, optimized care, and stronger resilience. 

But with great potential comes great responsibility.  

🤝 At #WHS2025, global leaders from all sectors convene to explore how common rules, transparency, and strong governance can ensure that AI supports innovation, expands access, and strengthens health systems worldwide. 

AI, used responsibly, can be a powerful tool for a healthier future. 

👉 Join the discussion on how to turn data into better decisions - starting this Sunday

📅 October 12–14, 2025 | 📍 Berlin & Online 

#AI #DigitalHealth #GlobalHealth #Innovation

[ECDPM 🔎 🌍 @ECDPM]

📝 AI could revolutionise healthcare in Africa, particularly in diagnosing prevalent diseases like tuberculosis, malaria, and cancer. But significant barriers are holding back this transformation.

Read the full analysis 👉 https://t.co/EmO3gWC3OB

[ONEinEU @ONEinEU]

🧭 Health sovereignty, Team Europe, and the #GlobalFund - how do they align?
Coming up 25 September: Join @ECDPM event on the Global Fund’s role in Africa’s health sovereignty & its links to #GlobalGateway + #TeamEurope.
🕘 09:00–10:30 CEST
🔗 Register: https://t.co/3YhZC0kSqu

[The Nelson Mandela School @MandelaUCT]

#Invite | The School and @ECDPM are co-organising an event to continue engagement on AfCFTA-REC relations by presenting some of the key findings of the ECDPM study 'How AfCFTA-regional relations can support continental trade.

📅17 Dec
⏲️11:00 CET
🔗https://t.co/KTcAIhUkJE

[Philomena Apiko @philoapiko]

@PaulineVeron1 @kar_karaki @KSergejeff @MelodyMusoni @ChloeTvan

[Africa CDC @AfricaCDC]

🚦 Borders are a critical frontline against diseases like #COVID19, #mpox and #marburg. @AfricaCDC’s cross-border surveillance framework focuses on:

🔑 Strengthening points of entry, enhancing data sharing and engaging communities.

With the #OneHealth approach and cross-border collaboration, we are building stronger health security across Africa.

Read more: https://t.co/PlMnYxDzn1

[Philomena Apiko @philoapiko]

@kar_karaki @PaulineVeron1 @KSergejeff

[Africa CDC @AfricaCDC]

Outcome Achieved! The Team Europe Initiative on Sustainable Health Security has finalised plans to boost #OneHealth coordination across Africa.
🌍 A dedicated Support Unit based in #Ethiopia will lead #TeamEurope efforts to strengthen health security.
🤝 Collaborating with partners @GIZAfricanUnion, Agence Francaise de Développement, and @Expertise France, the team outlined priorities to enhance partnerships and advance @AfricaCDC’s One Health objectives.
🚀 This milestone reinforces the growing @AfricanUnion - @eucouncil partnership for a healthier, more resilient Africa!

[ECDPM 🔎 🌍 @ECDPM]

📅 October 31, 14:00 @ Online

Dialogue on Europe-Africa relations and the reform of multilateralism for peace

In the wake of the UN Summit of the Future, what's next for European, African and international policymakers?

Register here 👉 https://t.co/uF0W4KGGjX

[World Health Summit @WorldHealthSmt]

One billion dollars of funding secured for @WHO’s essential work for #globalhealth. Today’s contributions will help save more than 40 million lives in the next four years. An incredible show of support by the member states, organizations and foundations at today’s signature pledging event for the WHO Investment Round at #WHS2024.🌍

[Philomena Apiko @philoapiko]

Just concluded: WHO Investment Round (2025-2028). Sustainable health financing remains key to achieving SDG 3 and ensuring universal health access. Total of 1 billion USD pledged. #WHS2024 @WHO @gatesfoundation @ECDPM

[Philomena Apiko @philoapiko]

#WHS2024 Panel on sustainable regional access, innovation & production 4 medicines & technologies. Regional production is key to ensure not only self sufficiency but also equity, health security and build competitiveness @AfricaCDC @EU_Commission @pahowho

[Philomena Apiko @philoapiko]

@SophieDesmidt @LidetTadesse

[African Union Mission to the UN @AfricanUnionUN]

1/4. "The @_AfricanUnion regards the New Agenda for Peace (#NAP) as a crucial opportunity to recalibrate the global peace & security architecture w/ a greater emphasis on conflict prevention."

- H.E. @Bankole_Adeoye, Commissioner @AUC_PAPS, at the #UNSC Open debate on the #NAP

[ECDPM 🔎 🌍 @ECDPM]

📝 New paper #AfCFTA #Women #Africa

Examining the role of Simplified Trade Regimes in the current intra-African trade landscape, and some of the lessons for the AfCFTA in promoting more inclusive trade for women and youth

Read in full 👉https://t.co/D7YpE1Dof9

[ECDPM 🔎 🌍 @ECDPM]

📖 Stepping up action on simplified trade regimes for a more inclusive AfCFTA and common African market by Philomena Apiko and @BruceByiers

On promoting inclusive trade for women and youth in regional schemes, and some lessons for the AfCFTA.
👉 https://t.co/hBdnwp8Idp

[Luckystar Miyandazi @Lustarnde]

🌍 Historic UN Tax Convention Milestone! 110 votes in favor, 8 against & 44 abstentions. A win for African leadership, showcasing expertise & diplomacy. Key points: 🎯 Human rights, 🔥 sovereignty, 🌱 sustainability, 📜 Early protocols. Next: Presentation to UNGA in September!

[ECDPM 🔎 🌍 @ECDPM]

📖 New book chapter | Stepping up action on simplified trade regimes for a more inclusive AfCFTA and common Africa market

On the role of STRs in promoting inclusive trade among women and youth and lessons for the AfCFTA.

Free 👉 https://t.co/hBdnwp8Idp

[Richard Humphries܁ @RG_Humphries]

A major new book on the AfCFTA:
Consolidating the African Continental Free Trade Area: Portrait of a Common Market.

Edited by Francis Mangeni and Seth Gor, 22 chapters:
https://t.co/r1u0dgCxlR

[Africa-Europe Foundation @AfricaEuropeFdn]

@LoganWort @philoapiko @ECDPM Anca Maria Szigeti sharing EU's approach to fighting #IFFs in Africa.

#FutureAfricaEU

[Philomena Apiko @philoapiko]

@ECDPM @kar_karaki @KSergejeff @PaulineVeron1 @Cecilia_Dales @AdeoluwaAdeniyi @SanBilal1

[Africa-Europe Foundation @AfricaEuropeFdn]

@LoganWort Continuous and structured dialogues should be explored to improve the partnership across various thematic areas, including food and health. @philoapiko @ECDPM
#FutureAfricaEU

[Philomena Apiko @philoapiko]

@BruceByiers @ecdpm

[Center for Global Development @CGDev]

At a recent #CGDtalks on a Common Africa Market, @philoapiko discusses initiatives geared towards increasing market accessibility for women, network associations, and economic empowerment. Watch the full event ⬇
https://t.co/tYYvW7Ib3L

[Philomena Apiko @philoapiko]

@MelodyMusoni @ChloeTvan

[African Union ECOSOCC @AU_ECOSOCC]

🤖The @NEPAD_Agency's white paper on “AI and the Future of Work in Africa” is out!

📥: https://t.co/7SUmPOkqfm

Explore the state, trends, and applications of generative #AI, along with the challenges and risks of its adoption. It highlights how generative AI can drive economic growth, empower the workforce, and promote socially responsible AI development in #Africa.

It also highlights the collaborative efforts needed from governments, businesses, #education institutions, #civilsociety, technical communities, and #academia to shape policies that promote a fair, equitable, and opportunity-filled job market in 🌍.