Richard recently joined South African President Jacob Zuma to announce the launch of the Disease Control Hub.
Developed in partnership with the South African government, the Disease Control Hub will bring together a number of national and global partners, including experts and frontline organisations, to create a health resource for South Africa and the sub-Saharan African region.
This initiative will transform responses to diseases such as HIV and AIDS, TB and malaria through improved data analysis and mapping and coordination of efforts - ultimately saving millions of lives.