South Carolina H 5220: His Excellency Dr. Jean Kaseya

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2025-2026 Bill 5220 Text of Previous Version (Feb. 24, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 5220

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A house RESOLUTION

TO HONOR THE LIFE AND ACHIEVEMENTS OF PROMINENT 
AFRICAN PHYSICIAN HIS EXCELLENCY JEAN KASEYA, DIRECTOR-GENERAL OF THE AFRICA 
CENTRES FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION (AFRICA CDC).

Whereas, His Excellency 
Jean Kaseya, M.D., director-general of the Africa Centres for Disease Control 
and Prevention (Africa CDC), has emerged as a transformative leader who is 
redefining the trajectory of public health leadership in Africa through bold 
reforms, strategic diplomacy, and a clear vision for continental health 
sovereignty. Appointed director-general of the Africa Centres for Disease 
Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) by the African Union Assembly in February 
2023, this Congolese physician and epidemiologist brings to his work nearly 
three decades of experience across national governments and leading global 
health institutions, including UNICEF, Gavi, the Clinton Health Access 
Initiative, and the World Health Organization; and

Whereas, since assuming 
office, Dr. Kaseya has driven a decisive shift in Africa's health agenda, from 
dependence on external aid toward resilience, self-reliance, and strategic 
autonomy. At the heart of his leadership is the Africa Health Security and 
Sovereignty (AHSS) Agenda, a transformative framework designed to strengthen 
national and regional health systems, expand sustainable domestic financing, accelerate 
digital health and data governance, and build robust local manufacturing and 
procurement ecosystems. By prioritizing domestic resource mobilization and co-financing, 
he is helping member states reposition health security as a core national 
investment, rather than a donor-driven intervention; and

Whereas, Dr. Kaseya's 
impact has been particularly evident in crisis leadership. Under his 
stewardship, Africa CDC has coordinated swift and unified continental responses 
to major public health threats, including the mpox outbreak, reinforcing the 
institution's credibility as Africa's central platform for emergency 
preparedness and response. His leadership has strengthened cross-border 
surveillance, information sharing, and operational coordination, critical 
pillars for managing future pandemics and health emergencies; and

Whereas, beyond 
emergency response, he has positioned Africa CDC as a key actor in global 
health governance and financing. As co-chair of the G20 High Level Independent 
Panel on Financing Pandemic Preparedness and Response, Dr. Kaseya is bridging 
the gap between health and finance ministries, ensuring that pandemic 
preparedness is treated as a macroeconomic and security priority. He has 
actively engaged G20 ministerial processes, advocated for equitable global 
financing mechanisms, and strengthened strategic partnerships with major 
multilateral institutions, including the World Bank; and

Whereas, 
institutionally, his tenure has been marked by significant reforms to enhance 
transparency, operational efficiency, and partner confidence. These efforts 
have elevated Africa CDC's standing among development partners and enabled new 
funding opportunities, including eligibility for direct bilateral support 
following rigorous due-diligence processes. He also has championed the Africa 
Health Workforce Compact, a strategic initiative aimed at expanding, retaining, 
and optimally deploying skilled health professionals across the continent; and

Whereas, equally 
important is Dr. Kaseya's strategic diplomacy. He has led high-level 
negotiations on emerging global health policies and government-to-government 
health compacts, ensuring that Africa's priorities, particularly data 
sovereignty, national ownership, and alignment with domestic strategies, are 
protected within evolving international frameworks. Through visionary 
leadership, institutional reform, and strategic global engagement, Dr. Jean 
Kaseya not only is strengthening Africa's capacity to respond to health crises 
but also is building the foundations for a resilient, sovereign, and future-ready 
continental health system. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the 
South Carolina House of Representatives, 
by this resolution, honor the life and achievements of prominent African 
physician His Excellency Jean Kaseya, director-general of the Africa Centres 
for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC).

Be it further resolved 
that a copy of this resolution be presented to His Excellency Jean Kaseya.

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