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 »

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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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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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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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 »

Africa: Africa CDC Joins Global Partners to Mark World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2023

In the spirit of joint action against the rising threat of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), Africa CDC is participating in the World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) 2023… Read more »

Africa: Africa CDC Inaugurates the First-Ever Continental Community Health Coordination Mechanism

10 November 2023 - The African Union member states have made significant progress in strengthening community health systems across the continent. The findings of recent studies… Read more »

Africa: Zimbabwe Hosts the World AMR Awareness Week

The Quadripartite partners consisting of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the World Health… Read more »

Africa: Africa CDC Statement On Anti-Corruption and Zero Tolerance to Fraud

Background: Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) is an autonomous body of the African Union mandated to strengthen Africa's public health institutions and… Read more »

Africa: Meet the 40 CPHIA 2023 Journalism Fellows

Media plays a significant role in global health, from reporting on public health emergencies and challenges to getting public health messages to the communities, improving… Read more »

Africa: Africa CDC and China CDC Commit to Deepen Their Cooperation

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the China Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (China CDC) leadership have committed to enhance their… Read more »

Africa: First-Ever AU Taskforce On Non-Communicable Diseases, Injuries, and Mental Health Launched

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), Injuries and mental health conditions constitute serious impediment to achieving the vision of the "Agenda 2063" to build an integrated,… Read more »

Africa: Africa CDC and EU Join Efforts to Improve Equitable Access to Health Products and Local Manufacturing for Africa

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the European Union Commission signed an agreement to support access to health products and local… Read more »

Africa: Shaping the Future of Vaccine Research and Development - Africa CDC At the World Vaccine Congress, Europe

As a bronze sponsor of the World Vaccine Congress Europe, Africa CDC played an integral role in the event as an exhibitor and contributing significantly to the World Vaccine… Read more »

Africa: Joint Statement On Action Plan to Drive Equitable Expansion of Immunisation in Africa

The African Union Commission (AUC), Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance last week concluded a three-day forum to outline a… Read more »

Africa: A New Deal for African Health Security

Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has a vision: to become world-class and self-sustaining and position itself in line with universal health coverage, Sustainable… Read more »

Africa: Africa CDC At the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) - Advocating for Stronger Africa's Health Security

The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) is an annual event of the United Nations. It is the peak of global policymaking as it provides a pivotal platform for the world to… Read more »