ECDC and Africa CDC visit WHO Academy in Lyon

Strengthening global health security and responding to emerging health challenges requires strong partnerships and the continuous exchange of expertise among public health institutions.  

The visit took place at the newly inaugurated WHO Academy in Lyon – a modern facility dedicated to public health training and capacity building. The Academy works to integrate learning needs on current and emerging public health priorities at the global, regional, national, and community levels​. The event was hosted by Melinda Frost, Learning Design and Production Unit Head, WHO Academy and Andros Theo, Biomanufacturing Learning Specialist, WHO Academy. 

The learning exchange aimed to foster meaningful collaboration among the participating institutions. A primary goal was to advance the co-creation of a joint learning project that leverages the strengths and expertise of each organisation.  

Additionally, the exchange sought to facilitate the sharing and comparison of approaches to training development and delivery, enabling a deeper understanding of best practices across the three institutions.