Africa: Africa CDC's Letter to All Ministers of Health on Mpox Outbreak

Honorables / Excellencies Ministers of Health All African Union Member States Read more »

Africa: 2024 Cohort of the Kofi Annan Fellowship in Global Health Leadership

ABOUT THE FELLOWSHIP OF KOFI ANNAN GLOBAL HEALTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME Read more »

Africa: Africa CDC Conducts Training On Molecular Detection and Sequencing for Mpox

On August 19, 2024, the Africa CDC, in partnership with the National Institute of Biomedical Research (INRB), launched a hands-on training on molecular testing, sequencing, and… Read more »

Africa: Mpox Outbreaks in Africa Constitute a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security

On Aug 13, 2024, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) declared mpox a public health emergency of continental security (PHECS) in Africa, acting under… Read more »

Africa: Africa CDC and Bavarian Nordic Partner to Boost Mpox Vaccine Production in Africa

Africa CDC has pledged to deliver 10 million Mpox vaccine doses by 2025, marking a significant commitment to strengthening health security across the continent. In support of this… Read more »

Africa: Antimicrobial Resistance Is a Greater Threat Than HIV-Aids, TB and Malaria, Says New Report

The likelihood of falling ill or dying from diseases that resist treatment has escalated in Africa, with children and other vulnerable groups being most at risk, according to a new… Read more »

Africa: Statement By President Ramaphosa, the African Union Champion On Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness, and Response On the Mpox Outbreak in Africa

In my role as the African Union (AU) Champion on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness, and Response (PPPR), I have been closely monitoring the evolving Mpox situation, regularly… Read more »

Africa: Africa CDC Director General Meets Angola's President João Lourenço to Discuss Health Security and Continental Preparedness

His Excellency Dr. Jean Kaseya, Director General of the Africa CDC, held a pivotal meeting with His Excellency João Lourenço, President of the Republic of Angola and… Read more »

Africa: Declaration of Public Health Emergency of Continental Security

1. What is the current situation of the Mpox outbreak in Africa? Read more »

Africa: European Commission Coordinates Procurement and Donation of 215 000 Vaccine Doses From Bavarian Nordic to Support Africa CDC in Addressing the Mpox Outbreak in Africa

The European Commission's Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority, HERA, will procure and donate 175 420 doses of the MVA-BN® vaccine, the only FDA and… Read more »

Africa: Speech of the Director General / Africa CDC On the Declaration of Mpox As a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security (PHECS)

Excellencies, colleagues, members of the media, and my fellow African citizens, Read more »

Africa: Africa CDC Declares Mpox a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security, Mobilizing Resources Across the Continent

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has officially declared the ongoing Mpox outbreak a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security (PHECS),… Read more »

Africa: Call for Applications - 2024 Africa CDC Youth Pre-Conference (YPC2024)

"Amplifying Youth Voices: Youth Shaping Health Policy, Practice and Research in Africa" Read more »

Africa: Africa CDC Briefs President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani On Urgent Mpox Epidemic Response

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) continues to lead the charge against the escalating Mpox epidemic that is impacting every region of Africa.… Read more »

Africa: Scientists Call for Broader and Stronger Network for Genomic Surveillance of Cholera in Africa

Africa's leading genomic researchers are urgently advocating for a coordinated approach to genomic surveillance of cholera in the continent's most vulnerable settings. Leveraging… Read more »

Africa: Africa CDC and AU ECOSOCC Reimagine Role of Technology in Health Resilience and Democracy

On July 19, 2024, Africa CDC partnered with the African Union's Economic, Social, and Cultural Council (AU ECOSOCC) to facilitate discussions on the role of technology in enhancing… Read more »

Africa: Leaders in Africa Rally to End Cholera

African leaders have committed to ending cholera in Southern Africa, which has wreaked havoc in the region over the past three years. Read more »

Africa: Health Experts Set to Define Africa's Public Health Priorities in an Annual Report

Ahead of the fourth International Conference on Public Health in Africa set for Rabat, Morocco, in November, global public health experts are gathering health information that will… Read more »

Africa: New Strategic Framework for Strengthening Cross-Border Surveillance and Information Sharing for Africa

On July 18, 2024, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) launched a new Strategic Framework for Strengthening Cross-Border Surveillance and Information… Read more »

Africa: Saving Lives and Livelihoods Second Phase Operates On U.S.$638 Million

A budget of US$638 million will finance the second Phase of Saving Lives and Livelihood Second Phase running from August 2024 to December 2025. Read more »

Africa: Africa CDC Training Sparks Interest to Make Courses Available in Universities

Africa CDC's two years of training in Laboratory Quality Management combining human, animal and environmental health protection across the continent has led to institutions sharing… Read more »

Africa: Public Health Journal Shops for African Ethos in New Authors

Who qualifies to write for the Journal of Public Health in Africa, on what subject? That could be a daunting question for an emerging researcher or even an established one. Read more »

Africa: The Permanent Representatives Committee of the African Union Provides Emergency Approval of $10.4 Million to Africa CDC for Mpox Outbreak Response

The Permanent Representatives Committee (PRC) of the African Union (AU) has made emergency approval of $10.4 million from the existing COVID funds for the Africa Centres for… Read more »

Africa: Outbreak Report, 30 July 2024 - Mpox Situation in Africa

Mpox in Africa: Since the beginning of 2022 and as of 28 July 2024, a total of 37,583 cases and 1,451 deaths (case fatality rate [CFR]: 3.9%) of mpox have been reported from 15… Read more »

Africa: Africa CDC and Somalia's Ministry of Health Mark World Hepatitis Day 2024

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) joined hands with the Ministry of Health of Somalia today in Mogadishu to commemorate World Hepatitis Day 2024.… Read more »