November 08
Africa: Assessment Reveals Gaps in Risk Communication Preparedness in Member States
A preliminary assessment in three African countries indicates that some member states are not adequately equipped to perform risk communication and community engagement (RCCE) for… Read more »
August 23
Mali: Boost for Mali Immunization Programs
Mali's capacity to store and distribute vaccines safely, ensuring the continued success of both COVID-19 vaccination efforts and routine immunization programs was boosted with a… Read more »
June 29
Nigeria: Africa CDC Aids Investigation Into Heavy Metal Poisoning Outbreak in Sokoto
In March 2024, Nigeria reported cases of suspected heavy metal poisoning in Sokoto State. About a month later, neighboring Zamfara State reported similar incidents, prompting an… Read more »
March 15
Africa: President Tinubu Formally Approves Seat for Africa CDC Western Regional Coordinating Centre (Rcc) in Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu signed the host agreement for the Africa CDC's Western Regional Coordinating Centre to be situated in Abuja, Nigeria. Read more »
July 04, 2023
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 »
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 »
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 »
February 27, 2023
Africa: Africa CDC in Collaboration With Institut Pasteur De Dakar (IPD) Organized a Training On Molecular Diagnosis of Marburg Virus
On 27 February 2023, the Africa CDC, in collaboration with Institut Pasteur de Dakar (IPD), launched a 3-day training on molecular diagnosis of Marburg Virus Disease (MVD). The… Read more »
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