October 01
Africa: Weekly Special Press Briefing On the Mpox Outbreak and Other Health Emergencies in Africa
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Africa: Marburg Virus Disease Outbreak in Rwanda
The Ministry of Health of the Republic of Rwanda declared a Marburg virus disease (MVD) outbreak on 27 September 2024. As of 30 September, 27 confirmed cases and 9 deaths have been… Read more »
September 21
Africa: Africa CDC Statement On the Pandemic Fund's Fast-Track Allocation of U.S.$128.89 Million to Address Mpox in 10 Countries
Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) expresses its deep gratitude and commendation for the Pandemic Fund's decisive action to fast-track US$128.89 million… Read more »
September 16
Africa: Special Press Briefing On the Mpox Outbreak and Other Health Emergencies in Africa
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September 13
Africa: Africa CDC Postpones CPHIA 2024 Conference
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) regrets to announce the postponement of the 2024 Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA), which was… Read more »
September 11
Africa: Africa CDC Welcomes Pandemic Fund's Statement - Urgent Call for Speed, Agility, and Impactful Action in Africa's Mpox Response
Africa CDC welcomes the optimistic statement of the Governing Board of the Pandemic Fund (PF), which reflects our shared commitment to ensuring the health security of Africa.… Read more »
September 10
Africa: Africa's Health Workforce Compact Takes Shape
Africa's health leaders have taken a step to design a robust model for a central mechanism for the training and deploying of health workers on the continent. Read more »
September 11
Africa: New Year Greetings From the Africa CDC Director General
My Dear Ethiopian Brothers and Sisters, Dear Africa CDC colleagues, Read more »
June 24
Africa: Namibia Takes a Step Towards a Healthier Future With the Launch of a National One Health Strategy
The Namibian government, in partnership with Africa CDC, officially launched a Tripartite One Health National Strategy 2024-2028 on 19 June 2024. This signifies the country's ONE… Read more »
February 17
Africa: Africa CDC Hosts the 2nd High-Level Ministers of Health Forum to Strengthen Transformative Health Leadership
On the margins of the 37th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa… Read more »
September 11, 2023
Africa: Africa CDC and France Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Strengthen Public Health Systems in Africa
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the government of France signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) today to strengthen their cooperation in… Read more »
September 09, 2023
Africa: Africa CDC Statement On the Africa Union's Recognition As a Permanent Member of the G20
Today, 09 September 2023, Africa CDC celebrates the news from the group of 20 largest economies (G20) as it welcomes and acknowledges the African Union (AU) as a permanent member… Read more »