March 27
Africa: Africa CDC and Recs Create Synergies Between Regional Procurement Mechanisms and the African Pooled Procurement Mechanism (Appm)
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), Regional Economic Community (REC) representatives and other stakeholders convened for a consultative workshop to… Read more »
March 21
Africa: Africa CDC Launches New Podcast to Drive Health Impact Across the Continent
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has launched the Africa Public Health Podcast, a powerful platform designed to elevate African voices in public… Read more »
March 19
Africa: ECDC and Africa CDC Discuss Deeper Collaboration for Global Health Security
ECDC and Africa CDC are responsible for protecting almost 2 billion people from infectious disease Read more »
March 11
Africa: Newly Launched African Epidemic Fund to Strengthen Health Security
The African Epidemic Fund is now operational, providing the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) with flexible funding to support countries across the… Read more »
March 09
Tanzania: Traditional Healers Join Tanzania's Marburg Response
In rural Tanzania, traditional healers are often the first point of care for people experiencing illness. From treating fevers and infections to addressing perceived spiritual… Read more »
Africa: Cold Chain Infrastructure Expansion Set to Improve Digalu Tijo's Health Service Among Other Vulnerable Communities
In Ethiopia, maintaining the potency of life-saving vaccines is a huge challenge, especially in rural communities and those affected by conflict, where cold chain infrastructure is… Read more »
Africa: Funding Options for Health Products Manufacturing in Africa Tabled
Development finance institutions (DFIs) are stepping up to accelerate Africa's pharmaceutical and vaccine manufacturing ambitions, marking a new phase in the continent's push for… Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania Strengthens Cross-Border Disease Control
Kagera, a critical border region in Tanzania, serves as a gateway connecting multiple countries, including Uganda, Burundi, and Rwanda. Its strategic position makes it highly… Read more »
Zambia: Fighting Multiple Outbreaks in Zambia's Copperbelt
Rain lashes the ground in northern Zambia, but the mission presses on. It's a Wednesday in January, and the showers that drench this region--bordering the Democratic Republic of… Read more »
Africa: Cameroon Prepares to Launch National Strategy On Maternal Health
For many women in Cameroon, childbirth remains a significant health risk. Despite medical advancements, the country continues to have one of the highest maternal and infant… Read more »
March 06
Africa: Renewed Commitment to Strengthen Public Health Surveillance and Address Disease Outbreaks in Africa
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and Illumina (NASDAQ: ILMN), a global leader in sequencing technology, strengthen their collaboration to advance… Read more »
March 01
Africa: Moving Forward the Vaccine Supply Chain in Africa
Matthew Downham, Director of Manufacturing and Supply Chain, CEPI & Abebe Genetu Bayih, Ag. Lead Local Manufacturing of Health Commodities, Africa CDC. Read more »
February 28
Africa: Africa CDC's Emergency Consultative Group Recommends Continuation of Mpox As a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security
The Emergency Consultative Group (ECG) of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), chaired by Professor Salim Abdool Karim, has unanimously recommended… Read more »
February 26
Africa: Regional Networks to Strengthen Africa's Vaccine and Health Products Manufacturing Workforce
In a move to accelerate Africa's capacity to produce its own vaccines and other health products, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has established… Read more »
February 17
Africa: Africa CDC and Global Health EDCTP3 Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Promote Public Health in Africa
Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and Global Health European & Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership 3 (Global Health EDCTP3) have… Read more »
February 15
Africa: Africa CDC Director-General, Dr. Jean Kaseya, Receives Prestigious Award From African Union Chairperson
Africa CDC proudly celebrates the recognition of our Director-General, H.E. Dr. Jean Kaseya, who has been honored with a prestigious award from outgoing AU Chairperson, H.E.… Read more »
February 13
Africa: Science Journal Plans to Grow Output
The Journal of Public Health in Africa (JPHIA), owned by Africa CDC, is planning to surpass its past publication output from African authors through mentorship. Mentoring… Read more »
Africa: $1.6m Allocated to Nine National Public Health Institutes Centers of Excellence
The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has set aside $1.6million for nine newly designated National Public Health Institutes (NPHIs) across Africa as… Read more »
February 11
Africa: Tanzania's Success to Reduce Maternal Mortality Ushers in a Model for Africa
Tanzania has reduced maternal mortality by 80% in a seven-year period, from 556 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2016 to 104 per 100,000 in 2022. The success is attributable to… Read more »
Africa: Stakeholders Gather to Strengthen Health Data Governance in Africa
Health data governance--a set of practices and policies designed to manage and control healthcare data throughout its lifecycle, ensuring its accuracy, privacy, security, and… Read more »
Africa: Plan to End Cervical Cancer in Africa By 2030
Researchers led by the Africa Centers for Disease Control (Africa CDC) will establish three Centers of Excellence in Rwanda, Morocco, and Zambia to gather evidence and accelerate… Read more »
Africa: Communiqué - the 2nd Vaccines and Other Health Products Manufacturing Forum for African Union Member States
PREAMBLE: The Ministers of Health and representatives of African Union Member States gathered for the 2nd Vaccines and other Health Products Manufacturing Forum in Cairo, Arab… Read more »
Africa: Africa's Progress Towards Sustainable Local Manufacturing Health Products
Africa has made significant progress towards local vaccine and other health products manufacturing--securing funding for manufacturers, improving regulatory instruments and… Read more »
February 10
Africa: Africa Leading the Way - Regional Action On Health Data Governance
Africa is leading the way. Strong national and regional leadership has ensured health data governance is on political agendas, with notable advances over the past year. The African… Read more »
February 05
Africa: Landmark Agreement Among Africa's Leading National Medicines Regulatory Authorities to Foster Collaboration
Cairo, Egypt, 4 February 2025: The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and African Union Development Agency - New Partnership for Africa's Development… Read more »