May 25, 2023
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 »
May 26, 2023
Africa: Africa CDC Launches Short-Course Training in Vaccine Manufacturing Standard Practices
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May 24, 2023
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 »
May 18, 2023
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 »
May 17, 2023
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 »
May 18, 2023
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 »
May 16, 2023
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 »
May 15, 2023
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 »
May 14, 2023
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 »
May 09, 2023
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 »
May 05, 2023
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 »
Africa: Clean Hands, Healthy Lives - Increasing Investments in Hand Hygiene in Africa
A Call to Action By Dr. Jean Kaseya, Director General, Africa CDC Read more »
April 27, 2023
Africa: Africa CDC Hosts the Partnerships for African Vaccine Manufacturing (PAVM) Forum
26/04/2023. Her Excellency the Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission Dr. Monique Nsanzabaganwa opened the Partnerships for African Vaccines Manufacturing (PAVM) Forum… Read more »
April 25, 2023
Africa: Achieving Sustainable Vaccine Manufacturing - Insights From the 2023 World Vaccine Congress
The Africa CDC and the Mastercard Foundation participated in the annual World Vaccine Congress from April 3 to 6 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.… Read more »
April 26, 2023
Africa: Recovering the Gains Made in Africa Through Vaccinations
The advent of vaccines has been one of the greatest achievements in modern medicine, eradicating and controlling several life-threatening diseases that were once widespread.… Read more »
April 18, 2023
Sierra Leone: Improving Covid-19 Vaccine Uptake in Sierra Leone Using People-Centred Approaches
"At 90 years old, I feel lucky to have taken my COVID-19 vaccine shot and feel more confident to live a couple more years. I am equally happy to witness more people taking their… Read more »
April 12, 2023
Africa: Africa CDC Saving Lives and Livelihoods Initiative in Partnership With Mastercard Foundation - Key Messages
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April 04, 2023
Africa: A Six-Year Journey - Advancing Pathogen Genomics in Africa
As the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) marks it's sixth anniversary since its launch, it presents us an excellent standpoint to reflect on the… Read more »
Uganda: Interview With Minister of Health On the Ebola Sudan Disease Experience
"When communities are empowered, they do miracles! When they understand exactly what the problem is, they educate each other, carry out surveillance, and they inform the responders… Read more »
Africa: The New Public Health Order - Africa's Health Security Agenda
The African continent has demonstrated decisive leadership throughout its response to the COVID-19 pandemic, leveraging lessons learned from previous outbreaks and acting quickly… Read more »
March 23, 2023
Africa: Africa CDC Launches a Pathogen Genomics and Bioinformatics Fellowship Program
Today the Africa CDC launched the Africa PGI - Pathogen Genomics and Bioinformatics Fellowship Program, a continental workforce development program targeting public health… Read more »
April 03, 2023
Africa: Call for Application - Africa CDC - Pathogen Genomics and Bioinformatics Fellowship Program
Pathogen Genomics and Bioinformatics Fellowship Program is a continental workforce development program targeting national public health institutions and laboratories in the African… Read more »
March 30, 2023
Africa: Africa CDC Officially Launches Event-Based Surveillance Revised Framework
28 March 2023. The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) officially launched its continental event-based surveillance (EBS) framework and other resources… Read more »
Africa: Africa CDC At the World Vaccine Congress
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) will be exhibiting at the 2023 World Vaccine Congress- from 3-6 April 2023 at Walter E Convention Center,… Read more »
March 23, 2023
Africa: Acceleration and Integration - A Progressive Approach for Saving Lives and Livelihoods
Twenty-one (21) months since the inception of the Saving Lives and Livelihoods initiative, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and Mastercard… Read more »