The Communicable Diseases and Noncommunicable Diseases (UCN) Cluster Retreat 2023

November 20-24, 2023
Grand Hotel de Kintélé, Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo

The ESPEN team is thrilled to announce the upcoming retreat of the Communicable Diseases and Noncommunicable Diseases (UCN) cluster, scheduled to take place from November 20 to 24, 2023, at the Grand Hotel de Kintélé in Brazzaville.

Meeting Objective:

The overall goal of this retreat is to forge a unified WHO/AFRO/UCN team that significantly contributes to the overarching mission of "Ending Disease in Africa." Through collaborative efforts and shared insights, the retreat aims to strengthen the cohesion and effectiveness of the UCN cluster in addressing both communicable and non-communicable diseases.

Key Focus Areas:

  • Shared Vision and Purpose: Establishing a shared vision and sense of purpose within the WHO/AFRO/UCN team.

  • Strategic Planning: identify areas of common ground to optimize resources and maximize impact.

  • Enhance team dynamics: encourage open communication and knowledge sharing among UCN cluster members.

  • Alignment with UCN mission: all cluster activities are well aligned with the broader mission of "Ending Disease in Africa."

Impact:

This retreat seeks to cultivate a united and cohesive WHO/AFRO/UCN team that adds significant value to the overarching vision of the cluster of "Ending Disease in Africa." The collaborative spirit fostered during this retreat will strongly contribute to more effective and impactful health initiatives across the region.

Don’t miss the updates and insights from this transformative retreat as we work collaboratively to strengthen the UCN Cluster's ability to tackle communicable and noncommunicable diseases in the African region.