Africa: Two Years On, Saving Lives and Livelihoods Initiative Administers 32 Million Covid-19 Vaccine Doses and Strengthens Health Systems in Africa

Historic $1.5 billion partnership between Africa CDC and Mastercard Foundation launched in June 2021 to purchase COVID-19 vaccines, support the delivery of vaccinations to millions… Read more »

Tanzania: Lessons Learnt From the Marburg Virus Disease Outbreak in Tanzania

On March 16, 2023, the Tanzania Ministry of Health declared an outbreak of an unidentified illness in Bukoba district, Kagera region. A group of seven individuals presented with… Read more »

Africa: The Kofi Annan Fellowship in Global Health Leadership Program

The Kofi Annan Fellowship in Global Health Leadership Program has emerged as an inspiring initiative led by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) with… Read more »

Africa: Africa CDC Renews Its Commitment to Reduce Vaccine-Preventable Diseases and Outbreaks in Africa

The President of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), H.E. Mr Felix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, alongside key health stakeholders and partners, hosted the third National Forum… Read more »

Africa: African Health Promotion and Communication Experts Root for Local Community Health Promotion Solutions for Disease Control and Prevention

30th June 2023 - Members of the Public Health Risk Communication and Community Engagement, Community of Practice for Africa (PH-RCCE-CoPA) have called for countries to prioritize… Read more »

Cameroon: The Africa CDC Hands Over Sequencing Equipment to the Republic of Cameroon

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) is pleased to announce the official handover of sequencing equipment to the H.E Dr Manaouda Malachie, Minister of… Read more »

Africa: Call for Applications - 2023 Africa CDC Youth Pre Conference (#YPC2023)

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Africa: Africa CDC and USP Launch MOU to Advance Regional Manufacturing and Strengthen Regulatory and Laboratory Systems

June 30, 2023 - Today, alongside the Africa Health Business Symposium, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) launched a Memorandum of Understanding… Read more »

Africa: Statement By Director-General Regarding the Outcome of the June 2023 Gavi Board Meeting.

The Memorandum of Understanding signed in May 2023 between Gavi and the African Union, represented by Africa CDC and the Health, Humanitarian Affairs, and Social Development (HHS)… Read more »

Africa: Director General of Africa CDC On Gavi's Announcement About Dr. Muhammad Pate's Decision to Decline His Appointment As the Next CEO

Following Gavi's recent announcement on Dr. Muhammad Pate's decision to decline his appointment as the next CEO for Gavi, I had a conversation on 26th June with my esteemed… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: The Mass Covid-19 Vaccination Campaign in the Democratic Republic of Congo Reaches Over 300,000 People

The Ministry of Health of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI), with the support of Africa Centres for Disease Control and… Read more »

Africa: Africa Health Excon 2023 - Showcasing Africa's Potential for Investment in Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical Business and Innovative Health Technology

Cairo, Egypt: June 9, 2023: The Director General of Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), H.E. Dr Jean Kaseya, has called for concerted efforts to protect… Read more »

Africa: Govt Declares the End of Marburg Virus Disease

Today, Equatorial Guinea announced the end of the outbreak of Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) which was confirmed on 13 February 2023 in the north-western part of the country in the… Read more »

Africa: Call for Applications - Mortality Surveillance E-Learning Course

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Africa: A New Era of Redefining How Africa Deals With Health, Humanitarian and Climate Crises

Launch of Partnership between World Health Organization (WHO) and Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) Read more »

Africa: Africa CDC Launches Short-Course Training in Vaccine Manufacturing Standard Practices

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Africa: Ministerial Meeting On Strengthening Community Health Workforce, Systems and Programmes in Africa

"Strong Community Health systems in every community are critical for providing accessible, quality and cost-effective preventive and treatment services, including during… Read more »

Africa: Diagnostics for Fungal Disease in Africa

To prioritise fungal diseases in mainstream programming in Africa requires a comprehensive evaluation of diagnostic and treatment capacity, an initiative that was taken by mycology… Read more »

Africa: Joint Regional Technical Meeting On Mortality Surveillance in Africa

Africa CDC convened public health experts from Southern and Eastern Africa regions to advocate and raise awareness on the adoption of the continental framework for strengthening… Read more »

Africa: Africa CDC Digital Transformation Strategy to Revolutionize and Strengthen Public Health Systems Across the Continent

Africa CDC recognizes the power of technology in improving healthcare outcomes, especially in low and middle-income countries. With the increasing penetration of mobile phones and… Read more »

Africa: High-Level Seminar On Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), Injuries Prevention and Control and Mental Health Promotion for Senior Public Health Officials in Africa

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) organized a high-level seminar on Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), Injuries prevention and control and Mental… Read more »

Africa: The Signing of a New Agreement to Drive Vaccine Impact in Africa

The African Union Commission (AUC) and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance (Gavi), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to increase access and accelerate the uptake of life-saving… Read more »

Guinea Bissau: Courtesy Visit of Africa CDC Director General of Africa to President of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau

12 Mai 2023 - Coming from Comoros and landing in Guinea Bissau on May 12, 2023, H.E. Dr. Jean Kaseya, the Director General of Africa CDC, paid a courtesy visit the same day to H.E.… Read more »

Africa: The Transition Beyond the Acute Phase of Covid-19 Pandemic in Africa

WHO Lifts the Status of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Pandemic as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) Read more »

Africa: Official Launch of the Africa CDC Reproductive Health Strategy Priorities 2022-2026

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) officially launched its Reproductive Health Strategy Priorities 2022-2026 to improve maternal and reproductive… Read more »