Africa: Zimbabwe Hosts the World AMR Awareness Week

The Quadripartite partners consisting of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the World Health… Read more »

Africa: Africa CDC Statement On Anti-Corruption and Zero Tolerance to Fraud

Background: Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) is an autonomous body of the African Union mandated to strengthen Africa's public health institutions and… Read more »

Africa: Meet the 40 CPHIA 2023 Journalism Fellows

Media plays a significant role in global health, from reporting on public health emergencies and challenges to getting public health messages to the communities, improving… Read more »

Africa: Africa CDC and China CDC Commit to Deepen Their Cooperation

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the China Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (China CDC) leadership have committed to enhance their… Read more »

Africa: First-Ever AU Taskforce On Non-Communicable Diseases, Injuries, and Mental Health Launched

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), Injuries and mental health conditions constitute serious impediment to achieving the vision of the "Agenda 2063" to build an integrated,… Read more »

Africa: Africa CDC and EU Join Efforts to Improve Equitable Access to Health Products and Local Manufacturing for Africa

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the European Union Commission signed an agreement to support access to health products and local… Read more »

Africa: Shaping the Future of Vaccine Research and Development - Africa CDC At the World Vaccine Congress, Europe

As a bronze sponsor of the World Vaccine Congress Europe, Africa CDC played an integral role in the event as an exhibitor and contributing significantly to the World Vaccine… Read more »

Africa: Joint Statement On Action Plan to Drive Equitable Expansion of Immunisation in Africa

The African Union Commission (AUC), Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance last week concluded a three-day forum to outline a… Read more »

Africa: Africa CDC At the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) - Advocating for Stronger Africa's Health Security

The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) is an annual event of the United Nations. It is the peak of global policymaking as it provides a pivotal platform for the world to… Read more »

South Sudan: Strengthening South Sudan's Healthcare - Urgent Need for an Effective AMR National Action Plan

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a growing global crisis that threatens progress in healthcare, agriculture, and sustainable development. In Africa, AMR-related infections… Read more »

Africa: Diphtheria Outbreak in Africa - Strengthening Response Capacities

Africa is facing recurrent infectious disease outbreaks, with diphtheria re-emerging in four African Union Member States: Algeria, Guinea, Niger, and Nigeria. As of October 9,… Read more »

Africa: Interview With the Central Africa Regional Coordinator for RISLNET

The Regional Integrated Surveillance and Laboratory Network (RISLNET) was established by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) to coordinate and… Read more »

Africa: Africa CDC IPC Legal Framework

In October 2017, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) launched its Framework for Antimicrobial Resistance Control to minimise infections within… Read more »

Africa: A New Deal for African Health Security

Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has a vision: to become world-class and self-sustaining and position itself in line with universal health coverage, Sustainable… Read more »

Africa: Mental Health, A Universal Human Right for Africans

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Africa: Africa CDC & WHO Welcome UK's Support to Address Health Challenges

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), The World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa (WHO AFRO), and the WHO Regional Office for the Eastern… Read more »

Egypt: Egypt Achieves Historic Gold Tier Certification in Hepatitis C Elimination

The Arab Republic of Egypt has achieved a historic milestone, becoming the first country worldwide to attain Gold tier certification on the path to eliminating Hepatitis C. This… Read more »

Africa: First Manufacturers' Marketplace Meeting and Inaugural Ministerial Working Group in Marrakech, Morocco Held From September 29, 2023 to October 1

The meeting was represented by eleven (11) of the thirteen (13) vaccine manufacturing Member States: Botswana, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, Senegal, South… Read more »

Africa: Mastercard Foundation and Africa CDC Remain Committed to Saving Lives and Livelihoods

Joint Statement of the Mastercard Foundation and Africa CDC in Response to Devex Articles of 3rd October 2023 Read more »

Africa: What Will It Take to Develop a Sustainable Vaccine Manufacturing Ecosystem in Africa?

A study of Africa's current and planned vaccine manufacturing capacity offers insights into how to target investments and development efforts to promote long-term success. Read more »

Africa: African Vaccine Manufacturing Capacity

Form/fill/finish capacity is strong while end-to-end local vaccine production will require additional investment. Read more »

Africa: Africa CDC & Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance Host the First Manufacturers Marketplace for Vaccine Manufacturing African Union Member States

Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance hosted by the Kingdom of Morocco opened the First Manufacturers Marketplace for… Read more »

Africa: Africa CDC Statement On Revital Healthcare EPZ Achieving WHO Prequalification for Early-Activation Auto-Disable Syringe

The Africa Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (Africa CDC) proudly commends Revital Healthcare EPZ Ltd for achieving a significant milestone in African manufacturing… Read more »

Africa: World Rabies Day 2023 Campaign - 'All for 1 One Health for All'

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Southern Africa: 5th Southern Africa Regional Technical Advisory Committee Meeting for Enhanced Coordination and Partnership

Africa CDC Southern Regional Coordinating Centre (SA-RCC) hosted by the Government of the Republic of Mozambique successfully held the 5th Regional Technical Advisory Committee… Read more »