DHA-GEIS strengthens biosurveillance, force health protection during African Lion 26

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Michael Scaife with the Naval Medical Research Unit, Navy Region Europe, Africa, Central, examine environmental pathogens during African Lion 26 at Southern Zone Headquarters, Agadir, Morocco, May 2, 2026. The biosurveillance team was composed of U.S. military and research organizations who delivered integrated biosurveillance support, focusing on strengthening commanders’ situational awareness and directly bolstering mission readiness. AL26 is U.S. Africa Command's largest annual joint exercise, designed to strengthen collective security capabilities of the U.S., African nations and global allies. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF‑AF) from April 20 to May 8, 2026, and hosted in Ghana, Morocco, Senegal and Tunisia, AL26 involves over 5,600 civilian and military personnel from more than 40 nations, using innovation to drive partner‑led regional security. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Shane Killeen)