On Sept 3rd, I had the honor of meeting the new AU Ambassador to the US.

During our meeting we had an open discussion about the African medical diaspora’s role in the development of the continent’s healthcare workforce capacity while also assisting communities in our host countries.

The Ambassador praised Bairex & the African medical diaspora’s efforts and reiterated the critical role that the medical diaspora should play to contribute to a more advanced, sustainable, accessible, equitable and self reliant healthcare system. We also discussed the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the continent, the urgent need to access vital Covid vaccines, and the need to significantly enhance Africa’s homegrown vaccine manufacturing capacity.

Her Excellency is looking forward (as we are) to building a strong working relationship with the diaspora. I thanked her for the great hospitality.