Health PS Mary Muthoni Appointed Chair of Africa CDC Immunisation Task Force

Mary Muthoni, Kenya’s Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards, has been appointed chair of Task Force 4 of the Africa CDC-led Continental Immunisation Forum. In a letter dated October 15, 2026, Africa CDC Director General Jean Kaseya tasked her with advancing country alignment, partnerships and the delivery of immunisation programmes. She will work with African Union member states and partners to improve coordination and accountability while respecting national priorities under the 2026-2030 continental strategy. The forum’s inaugural meeting is scheduled for November 23-26 in Addis Ababa, alongside the CPHIA conference.