President William Ruto announced a landmark deal with pharmaceutical giant Pfizer that will drastically reduce the cost of cancer drugs in Kenya, cutting prices by more than sevenfold.

• The price of cancer medicines for several types of cancer, including breast, stomach, and lung cancer, has been reduced by more than seven times.
• Key players include President William Ruto, the Kenyan government, and Pfizer, facilitated through the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA).
• This agreement, part of Pfizer's Accord for a Healthier World initiative, aims to make cancer treatment more affordable and strengthen Kenya's Universal Health Coverage programme, potentially bringing a Sh1 million treatment cycle down to below Sh50,000.

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has been appointed to represent regional health organizations globally on the Joint Task Force on Global Health Architecture Reform.

• The Africa CDC will represent the priorities of 55 AU Member States.
• Key organization involved is the Africa CDC.
• This appointment signifies Africa's increased leadership in global health and provides a stronger platform for its priorities in shaping global health reforms.