Africa: Health Workforce Plight in Africa

The movement of African health professionals away from their home countries, predominantly towards higher-income nations is a critical challenge to the sustainability and… Read more »

Africa: Getting to Know the Regional Capacity and Capability Network for North Africa

The Moroccan consortium, led by Institut Pasteur du Maroc, was appointed co-host of Africa CDC's North Africa Regional Capacity and Capability Network (RCCN) to advance regional… Read more »

Africa: Planning for Outbreak Response Readiness

They are trained, equipped, and programmed to save lives during outbreaks. They are a human shield designed to stop the spread of infections on command. Read more »

Africa: Africa CDC Supports Angola to Fight Cholera

Angola received 2,000 life-saving oral cholera vaccines for frontline healthcare workers from the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) in March 2025. Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: The Power of the Mpox Jab - Saving Lives in Kinshasa

In the heart of Pakadjuma, one of the most underserved districts in Kinshasa, a powerful story of resilience and public health leadership is unfolding. Following the declaration of… Read more »

Africa: New Test Added to Recommended List of Molecular Diagnostic Tests for Mpox

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) Diagnostic Advisory Committee (DAC) on March 12, 2025, added a new point -of -care test for mpox on its… Read more »

Burundi: Burundi Revises Outbreak Response Plans

Burundi has revised and approved its Mpox Response Plan and Marburg-Ebola Preparedness Plan, signaling a high-level commitment to strengthening outbreak response efforts in the… Read more »

Africa: Accountability Framework to Drive the Lusaka Agenda

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention and the African Union Commission have developed an accountability framework for the implementation of the Lusaka Agenda and… Read more »

Africa: Can Africa Get Better At Fighting Epidemics and Infodemics?

In 2014, as the Ebola outbreak swept through Sierra Leone, fear spread even faster than the virus itself. One dangerous rumor claimed that bathing in hot saltwater could prevent… Read more »

Africa: Weekly Special Press Briefing On the Mpox Outbreak and Other Health Emergencies in Africa

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Africa: New Leadership for Disease Surveillance Bureau in Central Africa

The Central Africa Regional Laboratory and Surveillance Network (RISLNET) has new office bearers to champion better health security in the region. Read more »

Africa: Africa CDC Makes Effort to Secure Funds for Africa's Health Security

Africa's top public health institution is warning of the risks of losing the gains made over the past two decades in epidemic preparedness and response. At the heart of the concern… Read more »

Africa: Africa's Health Financing in a New Era - April, 2025

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Africa: Annual Report - 2024 a Year of Innovation, Response, and Resilience

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Africa: Continued Partnership to Enhance Pathogen Genomic Surveillance and Bioinformatics for Public Health in Africa

In a strategic move to bolster Africa's preparedness for future pandemics, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), in partnership with the African… Read more »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »