April 15
Africa: Africa CDC's Statement On Moderna's Plan to Reassess Commitment to African Vaccine Manufacturing
Africa CDC notes with disappointment that Moderna has put its plans to establish vaccine manufacturing in Kenya on hold. While we acknowledge that the need and demand for COVID-19… Read more »
April 13
Africa: Communiqué - United in the Fight Against Mpox in Africa - High-Level Emergency Regional Meeting
We, the Ministers of Health of Angola, Benin, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon, Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, Uganda and partners,… Read more »
April 03
Africa: Addressing Regulatory Challenges to Advance Local Manufacturing in Africa
Local manufacturing and access to health products represent strategic pillars of the health and security agenda for the African continent. African leaders pledge to increase the… Read more »
March 21
Africa: Joint Press Release On Strengthening Surveillance in Africa
A coalition of partners on Health Security Partnership (HSPA), working with the Africa CDC to Strengthen Disease Surveillance and Epidemic Intelligence in Africa called for… Read more »
March 20
Africa: High-Level Event Kicks Off Expansion of Strategic EU-AU Partnership, Pledging Joint Commitments to Strengthen Global Health and African Health Sovereignty
The African Union Commission (AUC) and the European Union hosted a High-level Conference marking the expansion of the strategic EU-AU health partnership. The AU delegation was led… Read more »
March 16
Africa: Africa Needs a Win From the Pandemic Agreement Negotiations
While a global pandemic agreement is essential, it shouldn't worsen the weaknesses and inequalities already present in health care systems around the world, especially in Africa. 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 »
Africa: Africa CDC Kick-Off the Implementation of a Continental Mental Health Leadership Workforce Programme
The Africa CDC launched a new Mental Health Leadership Programme (AMHLP) to address the African population's mental health challenges. Funded by Wellcome, the programme forms part… Read more »
February 19
Africa: Africa CDC Spearheads Bold Move to Secure Africa's Health Future By Creating a 50 Billion Dollar Medical Market
African leaders made a decision that will create a robust future market for medical products for African manufacturers. Spearheaded by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and… 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 »
February 12
Zambia: Africa CDC Deploys 500 Community-Based Volunteers to Support Cholera Response in Zambia
Africa CDC, in partnership with the Ministry of Health Zambia, announces the deployment of 500 community-based volunteers (CBVs) across Matero and Kanyama sub-districts in Lusaka,… Read more »
February 10
Africa: Strengthening Partnerships to Combat Disease Outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) conducted a high-level mission from 9 to 10 February 2024 in Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic of Congo. The… Read more »
February 08
Africa: Enhancing Vaccine Storage Efficiencies in Africa
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), in collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation under the Saving Lives and Livelihoods initiative, has provided… Read more »
Africa: Youth Leaders Review the Africa CDC Youth Engagement Strategy
As part of the ongoing consultative and inclusive development process for its Youth Engagement Strategy (YES!), the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC)… Read more »
February 02
Africa: Revital Healthcare, Driving African Local Manufacturing of Medical Devices
Imagine a future where every child in Africa can get their vaccines on time and how disease outbreaks could be swiftly managed by locally produced vaccines and medicines. This… Read more »
Southern Africa: Communiqué From Africa CDC On the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) Extra Ordinary Virtual Summit of Heads of State and Government On the Cholera Situation in the Region
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February 01
Africa: Africa CDC and Cepi Hosts the African Vaccine Manufacturing Supply Chain Forum - Future-Proofing Africa's Vaccine Manufacturing Supply Chains.
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) hosted the African Vaccine Manufacturing Supply… Read more »
January 26
Zambia: Africa CDC Support On Cholera Outbreak in Zambia
As cholera cases surge in Southern Africa's member states, particularly in Zambia and Zimbabwe, the Africa CDC has been following and supporting the response efforts. In Zambia, a… Read more »
December 20, 2023
Africa: The 3rd African Hepatitis Summit - 'Putting Africa On Track Towards Viral Hepatitis Elimination
Viral hepatitis remains a pressing concern, causing over 125,000 deaths annually in Africa alone, despite the existence of effective treatments and Hepatitis B vaccine. It is… Read more »
December 08, 2023
Africa: A Breakthrough for the African Vaccine Manufacturing
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has welcomed the announcement from The Global Vaccine Alliance (GAVI) Board for the establishment of the African… Read more »
December 06, 2023
Africa: Accelerating Investment in Community Health Workforce Programs in Africa
Recently, the Africa CDC participated in the first-ever COP28 Health Day in the United Arab Emirates on the sidelines of the Reaching the Last Mile Forum. The event aimed to renew… Read more »
November 28, 2023
Africa: Joint Statement On the Africa CDC and United States New Joint Action Plan
On November 28, on the sidelines of the Third International Conference on Public Health in Africa in Lusaka, Zambia, the frica Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa… Read more »
November 27, 2023
Africa: Africa CDC Launches Trusted Health Initiative to Revolutionise Digital Health in Africa
At the 3rd International Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA), the Africa CDC, alongside strategic partners, announced the introduction of the Trusted Health Initiative… Read more »
Africa: Conference On Public Health in Africa 2023 - Opening Remarks By Director-General, Africa CDC (27 November 2023)
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November 25, 2023
Africa: Director-General's Opening Remarks for the Africa CDC's Youth Pre-Conference
Ladies and gentlemen, esteemed delegates, distinguished guests, and most importantly, the vibrant and dynamic youth leaders of Africa, Read more »