Here, I extend an invitation to a webinar\u00a0series themed COVID-19 AND AFRICA aimed at highlighting\u00a0African responses to COVID-19 across the different sectors to include public health, food security, education etc., This a graduate student-led initiative hosted by the LIU Institute Network for Africa at the University of British\u00a0Columbia, Vancouver, Canada.<\/p>\n
Thank you to all who attended the\u00a0first meeting on\u00a0Public Health Systems and Healthcare.\u00a0With slightly over 200 people tuning in last time, we are thrilled to bring you another stimulating\u00a0episode on the\u00a0Impacts of\u00a0Food Systems, Nutrition and Health on July 30th,\u00a0<\/strong>9:00-10:30 am (Vancouver) <\/strong>\/ 4:00-5:30pm (Accra) \/ 7:00-8:30pm (Addis Abada)\u00a0\/ 6:00-7:30 pm (Gaborone) moderated by Prof Rickey Yada (Dean of Faculty of Land and Food Systems.<\/strong><\/p>\n In this session, we will\u00a0examine the actual and potential impacts of\u00a0COVID-19 on\u00a0Africa’s agricultural and food systems. Esteemed speakers from Ghana, Ethiopia, Botswana, and the\u00a0FAO\u00a0Africa\u00a0Regional office will share their insights into the implications\u00a0COVID-19 has had on health and livelihoods in their regions”\u00a0.<\/p>\n Your support would be highly appreciated.<\/p>\n