ADDIS ABABA, Feb. 16 -- THE African Union (AU) has officially appointed President Samia Suluhu Hassan as the AU Champion for reproductive, maternal and child health, a prestigious continental role that recognises Tanzanias aggressive reforms in the health sector.

A statement released by the Director of Presidential Communication at State House, Bakari Machumu, said her appointment was endorsed at the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union in Addis Ababa on Saturday, following recommendations contained in the 2025 report of the Committee of Heads of State and Government overseeing the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC).

In this one-year leadership role,...