Dr. Mazyanga Lucy Mazaba
Regional Director RCC for Eastern Africa
Africa CDC
Dr. Mazyanga Lucy Liwewe Mazaba is the Regional Director of the Eastern Africa Regional Coordinating Centre (RCC) of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), coordinating health security activities across 14 AU Member States including Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Somalia, and South Sudan.
A prolific public health scientist with over 20 years of experience, Dr. Mazaba holds a BSc in Biology and Chemistry, an MSc in Epidemiology, and a Doctorate of Science in Public Health. She has published over 145 scientific articles covering virology, epidemiology, outbreak response, strategic communication, and surveillance systems. She previously served as Director of Public Health Policy and Health Diplomacy at the Zambia National Health Institute (ZNPHI).
Her leadership at the Africa CDC Eastern Africa RCC has strengthened regional health intelligence networks, pandemic preparedness, and cross-border disease surveillance — advancing the Africa CDC's mission to protect and improve the health and wellbeing of Africa's people.
At the NGO Summit 2026, Dr. Mazaba brings an authoritative voice on regional health systems, pandemic resilience, and the critical role that NGOs and civil society play in last-mile health service delivery across East Africa.
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