Delegates arrive at the 13th African Partner Outbreak Response Alliance conference in Lusaka, Zambia, May 8, 2023. APORA, founded in 2014, is an African-led, U.S. Africa Command-facilitated medical strategic partnership of 29 African countries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Emmeline James)
U.S. Air Force Col. Steven W. Lehr, United States Air Forces Europe – Air Forces Africa Command Surgeon General, greets Zambia Army Brig. Gen. Jackson Kasela, Commandant-Northern Command Military Hospital, before the 13th African Partner Outbreak Response Alliance conference in Lusaka, Zambia, May 8, 2023. This iteration of APORA, the 13th conference of its kind, focused on Rapid Response Team Roster development, which refers to the capability of a country or aggregate of nations to form a team that would deploy to support a partner nation’s outbreak response. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Emmeline James)
African Partner Outbreak Alliance conference attendees stand at attention for the playing of national anthems in Lusaka, Zambia, May 8, 2023. APORA consists of a growing network of African nations committed to collectively prevent, detect, and contain disease outbreaks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Emmeline James)
U.S. Air Force Col. Steven W. Lehr, United States Air Forces Europe- Air Forces Africa Command Surgeon General, gives remarks during the opening ceremony of the African Partner Outbreak Response Alliance conference in Lusaka, Zambia, May 8, 2023. APORA is the first military-to-military conference to be held in Zambia since the opening of the Office of Security Cooperation at the U.S. Embassy in Zambia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Emmeline James)
Attendees of the 13th African Partner Outbreak Response Alliance pose for a group photo in Lusaka, Zambia, May 8, 2023. APORA’s 13th iteration hosted delegates from 29 African nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Emmeline James)
Michael C. Gonzales, U.S. Ambassador to Zambia, gives remarks during the opening ceremony of the African Partner Outbreak Response Alliance conference in Lusaka, Zambia, May 8. APORA aims to provide rapid outbreak response training to develop sustainable regional strategies.
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Samara Brown, United States Air Forces Europe- Air Forces Africa Command Surgeon General international health specialist, gives a presentation at the 13th African Partner Outbreak Response Alliance conference in Lusaka, Zambia, May 8, 2023. Brown spoke about the women, peace, and security and the impact of gender perspective regarding healthcare. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Emmeline James)
Twitter
Facebook
