South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Passed House Bipartisan · 3 R · 2 D cosponsors

H 5220 — His Excellency Dr. Jean Kaseya

Last action — Introduced and adopted

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This bill has passed the House. Introduced February 24, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

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    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 R · 2 D) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR THE LIFE AND ACHIEVEMENTS OF PROMINENT AFRICAN PHYSICIAN HIS EXCELLENCY JEAN KASEYA, DIRECTOR-GENERAL OF THE AFRICA CENTRES FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION (AFRICA CDC).

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The recent amendments to Bill H 5220 honor Dr. Jean Kaseya, the Director-General of the Africa CDC, by recognizing his significant contributions to public health leadership in Africa. The updated text highlights his achievements in promoting self-reliance and resilience in health systems across the continent. This recognition matters because it underscores the importance of African leadership in health, particularly in fostering sustainable and autonomous health solutions, which can have a positive impact on public health policies in the region.

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2025-2026 Bill 5220 Text of Previous Version (Feb.
24, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 5220Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.)                 A house RESOLUTION   TO HONOR THE LIFE AND ACHIEVEMENTS OF PROMINENT AFRICAN PHYSICIAN HIS EXCELLENCY JEAN KASEYA, DIRECTOR-GENERAL OF THE AFRICA CENTRES FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION (AFRICA CDC).
  Whereas, His Excellency Jean Kaseya, M.D., director-general of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), has emerged as a transformative leader who is redefining the trajectory of public health leadership in Africa through bold reforms, strategic diplomacy, and a clear vision for continental health sovereignty.
Appointed director-general of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) by the African Union Assembly in February 2023, this Congolese physician and epidemiologist brings to his work nearly three decades of experience across national governments and leading global health institutions, including UNICEF, Gavi, the Clinton Health Access Initiative, and the World Health Organization;
and   Whereas, since assuming office, Dr.
Kaseya has driven a decisive shift in Africa's health agenda, from dependence on external aid toward resilience, self-reliance, and strategic autonomy.
At the heart of his leadership is the Africa Health Security and Sovereignty (AHSS) Agenda, a transformative framework designed to strengthen national and regional health systems, expand sustainable domestic financing, accelerate digital health and data governance, and build robust local manufacturing and procurement ecosystems.
By prioritizing domestic resource mobilization and co-financing, he is helping member states reposition health security as a core national investment, rather than a donor-driven intervention;
and   Whereas, Dr.
Kaseya's impact has been particularly evident in crisis leadership.
Under his stewardship, Africa CDC has coordinated swift and unified continental responses to major public health threats, including the mpox outbreak, reinforcing the institution's credibility as Africa's central platform for emergency preparedness and response.
His leadership has strengthened cross-border surveillance, information sharing, and operational coordination, critical pillars for managing future pandemics and health emergencies;
and   Whereas, beyond emergency response, he has positioned Africa CDC as a key actor in global health governance and financing.
As co-chair of the G20 High Level Independent Panel on Financing Pandemic Preparedness and Response, Dr.
Kaseya is bridging the gap between health and finance ministries, ensuring that pandemic preparedness is treated as a macroeconomic and security priority.
He has actively engaged G20 ministerial processes, advocated for equitable global financing mechanisms, and strengthened strategic partnerships with major multilateral institutions, including the World Bank;
and   Whereas, institutionally, his tenure has been marked by significant reforms to enhance transparency, operational efficiency, and partner confidence.
These efforts have elevated Africa CDC's standing among development partners and enabled new funding opportunities, including eligibility for direct bilateral support following rigorous due-diligence processes.
He also has championed the Africa Health Workforce Compact, a strategic initiative aimed at expanding, retaining, and optimally deploying skilled health professionals across the continent;
and   Whereas, equally important is Dr.
Kaseya's strategic diplomacy.
He has led high-level negotiations on emerging global health policies and government-to-government health compacts, ensuring that Africa's priorities, particularly data sovereignty, national ownership, and alignment with domestic strategies, are protected within evolving international frameworks.
Through visionary leadership, institutional reform, and strategic global engagement, Dr.
Jean Kaseya not only is strengthening Africa's capacity to respond to health crises but also is building the foundations for a resilient, sovereign, and future-ready continental health system.
Now, therefore,   Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
  That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, honor the life and achievements of prominent African physician His Excellency Jean Kaseya, director-general of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC).
  Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to His Excellency Jean Kaseya.
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What does H 5220 do?
A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR THE LIFE AND ACHIEVEMENTS OF PROMINENT AFRICAN PHYSICIAN HIS EXCELLENCY JEAN KASEYA, DIRECTOR-GENERAL OF THE AFRICA CENTRES FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION (AFRICA CDC).
Who sponsors H 5220?
H 5220 is sponsored by Henderson-Myers, Rosalyn D., Representative Terry Alexander, Representative Carl L. Anderson, Representative Lucas Atkinson, Representative William H. Bailey, Representative Nathan Ballentine, Representative Justin T. Bamberg, Representative Bruce W. Bannister, Representative Heather Bauer, Representative Thomas Beach, Representative Beth E. Bernstein, Representative Phillip Bowers, Representative Jeff Bradley, Representative Gary S. Brewer, Jr., T. Case Brittain, Jr. (Republican), Representative James Mikell "Mike" Burns, Representative Joseph M. "Joe" Bustos, Representative Paula Rawl Calhoon, Representative Micajah P. "Micah" Caskey IV, Representative Donald G. "Don" Chapman, Representative William M. "Bill" Chumley, Representative William "Bill" Clyburn, Representative Gilda Cobb-Hunter, Representative Neal A. Collins, Representative Brandon L. Cox, Representative Heather Ammons Crawford, Representative April Cromer, Representative Sylleste H. Davis, Representative Chandra E. Dillard, Representative Adam L. Duncan, Representative Sarita L. Edgerton, Representative Shannon S. Erickson, Representative Cally R. "Cal" Forrest, Jr., Stephen D. Frank (Republican), Representative Craig A. Gagnon, Representative Kambrell H. Garvin, Representative Gil Gatch, Representative Daniel Gibson, Representative Leon D. "Doug" Gilliam, Representative Wendell G. Gilliard, Representative Thomas Lee Gilreath, Representative Jerry N. Govan, Jr., Representative Hamilton R. Grant, Representative Thomas Duval "Val" Guest, Jr., Representative Brandon Guffey, Representative Patrick B. Haddon, Representative William "Bill" Hager, Representative Kevin Hardee, Representative Robert J. "Rob" Harris, Representative Christopher R. "Chris" Hart, Representative Thomas F. "Tom" Hartnett, Jr., Representative Charles V. Hartz, Representative Jackie E. "Coach" Hayes, Representative William G. "Bill" Herbkersman, Representative Lee Hewitt, Representative David R. Hiott, Representative William M. "Bill" Hixon, Representative Harriet A. Holman, Representative Lonnie Hosey, Representative Leon Howard, Representative William C. "Chris" Huff, J.E. Johnson, J.L. Johnson, Representative Wendell K. Jones, Representative Wallace H. "Jay" Jordan, Jr., Representative John Gregory "Jay" Kilmartin, Representative John Richard C. King, Representative Roger K. Kirby, Representative Kathy Landing, Representative M. Brian Lawson, Representative Thomas R. "Randy" Ligon, Representative Steven Wayne Long, Representative Phillip D. Lowe, Jason Luck (Democrat), Representative Josiah Magnuson, Representative David Martin, Representative Donald Ryan McCabe, Jr., Representative John R. McCravy III, Representative Annie E. McDaniel, Representative Timothy A. "Tim" McGinnis, Representative Cody T. Mitchell, Representative W. Scott Montgomery IV, Representative JA Moore, Representative Travis A. Moore, Representative T. Alan Morgan, Jr., Representative Dennis C. Moss, Representative Mike M. Neese, Representative Brandon Newton, Representative Wm. Weston J. Newton, Representative Greg Ford, Representative Melissa Lackey Oremus, Representative Jordan S. Pace, Representative Fawn M. Pedalino, Representative Thomas E. "Tommy" Pope, Representative Luke S. Rankin, Representative Robert T. Reese, Representative Michael F. Rivers, Sr., Representative Robby Robbins, Representative Seth Rose, Representative J. Todd Rutherford, Representative Richard Blake Sanders, Carla M. Schuessler (Republican), Representative Heath Sessions, Tiffany R. Spann-Wilder (Democrat), Representative Leonidas E. "Leon" Stavrinakis, Representative Bill Taylor, Representative James E. Teeple, Representative Jackie R. Terribile, Representative David Vaughan, Representative Courtney S. Waters, Representative J. David Weeks, Representative Elizabeth "Spencer" Wetmore, Representative Joseph S. "Joe" White, Representative William R. "Bill" Whitmire, Representative Paul B. Wickensimer, Representative Robert Q. Williams, Representative Mark N. Willis, Representative Chris Wooten, Representative Richard L. "Richie" Yow, Representative G. Murrell Smith, Jr., Representative Keishan M. Scott, Representative Marvin "Mark" Smith, Representative Dianne Mitchell, and Representative John T. Lastinger, Jr..
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