The bill, H. 5220, is a House Resolution that honors the life and achievements of Dr. Jean Kaseya, the director-general of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). Dr. Kaseya is recognized for his transformative leadership in public health across Africa, particularly since his appointment in February 2023. He has been instrumental in shifting the continent's health agenda towards resilience and self-reliance, emphasizing the importance of domestic resource mobilization and strategic autonomy in health systems. His leadership has also been pivotal in coordinating responses to public health threats, enhancing cross-border surveillance, and advocating for equitable global financing mechanisms.

The resolution highlights Dr. Kaseya's significant contributions to global health governance, including his role in the G20 High Level Independent Panel on Financing Pandemic Preparedness and Response. It acknowledges his efforts in institutional reforms that have improved transparency and operational efficiency within the Africa CDC, as well as his strategic diplomacy in negotiating health policies that prioritize Africa's needs. The resolution concludes with a commitment from the South Carolina House of Representatives to honor Dr. Kaseya's impactful work and to present him with a copy of the resolution.