August 12, 2023
Africa: Statement On the Ongoing Allegations About Africa CDC
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) is a Public Health Institution of the African Union, established in 2017. Africa CDC's work has positively and… Read more »
August 10, 2023
South Africa: Africa CDC Donates Equipment to SAHPRA to Support Regulatory Functions in Vaccine Manufacturing
The Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has today officially handed over equipment worth USD 750,000 to South African Health Products Regulatory Authority… Read more »
August 07, 2023
Southern Africa: Advancing Antimicrobial Stewardship and AMR Surveillance in Eastern and Southern Africa
Over 70 great minds from 15 African Union Member States in East and Southern Africa under the One-Health Approach convened in Nairobi Kenya to review the Antimicrobial (AMR)… Read more »
South Africa: Africa CDC Statement On the Official Visit of the Director General of Africa CDC to the Republic of South Africa
On the invitation of the Republic of South Africa, the Director General of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), His Excellency Dr. Jean Kaseya will… Read more »
August 03, 2023
South Sudan: Africa CDC Supports South Sudan in Investigating and Responding to Suspected Viral Haemorrhagic Fever Outbreak
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) is working closely with the Ministry of Health in the Republic of South Sudan to manage a suspected disease… Read more »
Africa: Call for Applications - the Africa CDC and DCVMN Launches Hands-On Training in Vaccine Technology Transfer At Hilleman Laboratories in Singapore
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July 28, 2023
Africa: World Hepatitis Day 2023 Campaign - Africa CDC Is Not Waiting!
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July 24, 2023
Africa: Findings in AMR Surveillance Data Across Africa to Shape Health Policy Reform
14 new reports published provide a detailed account of drug resistance surveillance capacity across the continent to reduce AMR burden Read more »
July 17, 2023
Southern Africa: Launch of the Southern Africa Regional Integrated Surveillance and Laboratory Network (RISLNET)
Africa CDC Southern Regional Coordinating Centre (SA-RCC) in partnership with the Government of the Republic of South Africa successfully launched the Southern Africa Regional… Read more »
July 14, 2023
Africa: 11th Ordinary Meeting of the Governing Board of Africa CDC Marks Milestone Achievements and Leadership Transition
July 12th, 2023 - The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) recently convened its first meeting under the revised governance structure, which brings a new… Read more »
July 13, 2023
Africa: Empowering African Public Health - Africa CDC Launches Restructured Advisory and Technical Council to Strengthen Continent-Wide Disease Control
10th July 2023: Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) took a significant stride towards enhancing disease prevention and control measures in Africa by… Read more »
July 12, 2023
Africa: Congratulations to Dr Eduardo Samo Gudo and Dr Morenike Oguan Alex-Okoh On Their Appointments As Chair and Vice-Chair of the Advisory and Technical Council of Africa CDC, Respectively
As the Director-General of Africa CDC, I take immense pride in witnessing this leadership transition. Dr. Gudo, your remarkable expertise in Immunology and Virology and your… Read more »
July 10, 2023
Africa: Africa CDC Joins African Union Organs in the Signing of the 4D Pact - a New Strategy for Speeding Up Agenda 2063
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) joined Heads of State and Government, the African Union Commission (AUC) and its Organs, African business… Read more »
July 08, 2023
Africa: Two Years On, Saving Lives and Livelihoods Initiative Administers 32 Million Covid-19 Vaccine Doses and Strengthens Health Systems in Africa
Historic $1.5 billion partnership between Africa CDC and Mastercard Foundation launched in June 2021 to purchase COVID-19 vaccines, support the delivery of vaccinations to millions… Read more »
July 05, 2023
Africa: Interview With Malawi Minister of Health, Honourable Khumbize Kandodo Chiponda, MP
Please share with us Malawi's experience in managing the recent 2022/2023 Cholera outbreak in addition to the Cyclone Freddy- The Government of Malawi quickly detected and declared… Read more »
Tanzania: Lessons Learnt From the Marburg Virus Disease Outbreak in Tanzania
On March 16, 2023, the Tanzania Ministry of Health declared an outbreak of an unidentified illness in Bukoba district, Kagera region. A group of seven individuals presented with… Read more »
Africa: The Kofi Annan Fellowship in Global Health Leadership Program
The Kofi Annan Fellowship in Global Health Leadership Program has emerged as an inspiring initiative led by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) with… Read more »
July 04, 2023
Africa: Africa CDC Renews Its Commitment to Reduce Vaccine-Preventable Diseases and Outbreaks in Africa
The President of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), H.E. Mr Felix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, alongside key health stakeholders and partners, hosted the third National Forum… Read more »
Africa: African Health Promotion and Communication Experts Root for Local Community Health Promotion Solutions for Disease Control and Prevention
30th June 2023 - Members of the Public Health Risk Communication and Community Engagement, Community of Practice for Africa (PH-RCCE-CoPA) have called for countries to prioritize… Read more »
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 »
July 03, 2023
Africa: Call for Applications - 2023 Africa CDC Youth Pre Conference (#YPC2023)
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Africa: Africa CDC and USP Launch MOU to Advance Regional Manufacturing and Strengthen Regulatory and Laboratory Systems
June 30, 2023 - Today, alongside the Africa Health Business Symposium, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) launched a Memorandum of Understanding… Read more »
July 02, 2023
Africa: Statement By Director-General Regarding the Outcome of the June 2023 Gavi Board Meeting.
The Memorandum of Understanding signed in May 2023 between Gavi and the African Union, represented by Africa CDC and the Health, Humanitarian Affairs, and Social Development (HHS)… Read more »
June 27, 2023
Africa: Director General of Africa CDC On Gavi's Announcement About Dr. Muhammad Pate's Decision to Decline His Appointment As the Next CEO
Following Gavi's recent announcement on Dr. Muhammad Pate's decision to decline his appointment as the next CEO for Gavi, I had a conversation on 26th June with my esteemed… Read more »
June 14, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: The Mass Covid-19 Vaccination Campaign in the Democratic Republic of Congo Reaches Over 300,000 People
The Ministry of Health of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI), with the support of Africa Centres for Disease Control and… Read more »