April 30
Africa: Millions of African Children Still Lack Access to Life-Saving Vaccines - Africa CDC Warns
Vaccines save lives--yet systemic barriers continue to leave millions of children across Africa unprotected from preventable diseases Read more »
April 28
Africa: Angola's President Pledges $5 Million to Africa CDC to Strengthen Continental Health Security
In a landmark move for Africa's health future, H.E. João Lourenço, President of the Republic of Angola and Chairperson of the African Union, announced a voluntary… Read more »
April 27
Africa: Africa CDC Commends Uganda's Leadership in Ending Eighth Ebola Outbreak
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) commends the Republic of Uganda for officially declaring the end of its eighth outbreak of Sudan Ebola Virus… Read more »
April 25
Africa: Africa CDC to Review Mpox Emergency Status Amid Mixed Infection Trends
A panel of public health experts will convene in May 2025 to evaluate whether mpox should continue to be classified as a public health emergency of continental concern. Their… Read more »
April 23
Africa: Angola Commits U.S.$5m to Africa CDC, 'Championing Africa-Led Health Financing Strategy'
In a strong act of continental solidarity, His Excellency João Lourenço, President of the Republic of Angola and Chairperson of the African Union, announced a… Read more »
April 21
Africa: Africa CDC Weekly Brief | 15-19 April 2025
Health Security at a Crossroads: Leadership, Urgency, and African-Led Action Read more »
April 17
Africa: Africa CDC and WHO Update Mpox Strategy As Outbreaks Persist
Africa CDC and WHO have updated their Joint Continental Response Plan for the mpox emergency as the disease continues to affect new areas. The revised strategy focuses on… Read more »
April 14
Africa: Integrating Mental Health and Person-Centred Approaches in the Fight Against Neglected Tropical Diseases
Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) affect over a billion people worldwide, disproportionately impacting the most vulnerable communities. A consortium of research and implementation… Read more »
April 11
Africa: Africa CDC Unveils Strategic Plan to Transform Health Financing and Advance Self-Reliance
With external health aid to Africa expected to plunge by 70% between 2021 and 2025, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has launched a continent-wide… Read more »
Africa: Africa's Plan to Fill Health Funding Gaps Amidst Declining Coffers
Africa's top public health institution is planning to tap more funds from domestic sources to protect the gains made over the past two decades in epidemic preparedness and… Read more »
Africa: Health Workforce Plight in Africa
The movement of African health professionals away from their home countries, predominantly towards higher-income nations is a critical challenge to the sustainability and… Read more »
April 10
Africa: Getting to Know the Regional Capacity and Capability Network for North Africa
The Moroccan consortium, led by Institut Pasteur du Maroc, was appointed co-host of Africa CDC's North Africa Regional Capacity and Capability Network (RCCN) to advance regional… Read more »
Africa: Planning for Outbreak Response Readiness
They are trained, equipped, and programmed to save lives during outbreaks. They are a human shield designed to stop the spread of infections on command. Read more »
Africa: Africa CDC Supports Angola to Fight Cholera
Angola received 2,000 life-saving oral cholera vaccines for frontline healthcare workers from the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) in March 2025. Read more »
April 07
Congo-Kinshasa: The Power of the Mpox Jab - Saving Lives in Kinshasa
In the heart of Pakadjuma, one of the most underserved districts in Kinshasa, a powerful story of resilience and public health leadership is unfolding. Following the declaration of… Read more »
Africa: New Test Added to Recommended List of Molecular Diagnostic Tests for Mpox
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) Diagnostic Advisory Committee (DAC) on March 12, 2025, added a new point -of -care test for mpox on its… Read more »
Burundi: Burundi Revises Outbreak Response Plans
Burundi has revised and approved its Mpox Response Plan and Marburg-Ebola Preparedness Plan, signaling a high-level commitment to strengthening outbreak response efforts in the… Read more »
Africa: Accountability Framework to Drive the Lusaka Agenda
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention and the African Union Commission have developed an accountability framework for the implementation of the Lusaka Agenda and… Read more »
Africa: Can Africa Get Better At Fighting Epidemics and Infodemics?
In 2014, as the Ebola outbreak swept through Sierra Leone, fear spread even faster than the virus itself. One dangerous rumor claimed that bathing in hot saltwater could prevent… Read more »
Africa: Weekly Special Press Briefing On the Mpox Outbreak and Other Health Emergencies in Africa
INVITATION TO REPRESENTATIVES OF THE MEDIA Read more »
Africa: New Leadership for Disease Surveillance Bureau in Central Africa
The Central Africa Regional Laboratory and Surveillance Network (RISLNET) has new office bearers to champion better health security in the region. Read more »
Africa: Africa CDC Makes Effort to Secure Funds for Africa's Health Security
Africa's top public health institution is warning of the risks of losing the gains made over the past two decades in epidemic preparedness and response. At the heart of the concern… Read more »
April 03
Africa: Africa's Health Financing in a New Era - April, 2025
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Read more »
Africa: Annual Report - 2024 a Year of Innovation, Response, and Resilience
Executive Summary Read more »
March 31
Africa: Continued Partnership to Enhance Pathogen Genomic Surveillance and Bioinformatics for Public Health in Africa
In a strategic move to bolster Africa's preparedness for future pandemics, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), in partnership with the African… Read more »
