Africa: Africa CDC Supports DR Congo in Strengthening Transparency and Accountability in Ebola Response Funding

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) welcomes and supports the position of the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, expressed through… Read more »

Africa: Ghana Steps Up Emergency Preparedness With Africa CDC Support

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) is supporting Ghana to strengthen its Public Health Emergency Operations Centres (PHEOCs), which coordinate… Read more »

Africa: G20+ Mobilises U.S.$2.9 Billion for Ebola Response As Africa CDC Calls for Full Transparency and Traceability of Every Dollar

New York/Addis Ababa, 24 September 2026 Read more »

Africa: Paho and Africa CDC Call for Sustained Investment and Stronger Africa-Americas Cooperation On Pandemic Preparedness

At UNGA, Burundi and Guyana joined PAHO and Africa CDC to advance country-led cooperation and financing for pandemic prevention, preparedness and response Read more »

Africa: When Ebola Strikes, HIV Care Cannot Stop

As the Democratic Republic of the Congo responds to the Ebola outbreak in Ituri, there are growing concerns about people living with HIV missing their regular care and treatment. Read more »

Africa: Africa CDC Welcomes U.S. Convened G20+ Ebola Meeting and Calls for United Action, Faster Delivery and Full Transparency

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) welcomes the leadership of the United States in convening the G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting on Accelerating… Read more »

Africa: Ebola Response Shows Progress, but Outbreak Remains a Continental Emergency, African Scientists Say

Four months after the Ebola outbreak caused by Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo was designated a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security (PHECS),… Read more »

Africa: Health Experts and Researchers Invited to Share Knowledge Through Continental Hub

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) is calling on researchers, healthcare practitioners, policymakers and national public health institutes across… Read more »

Africa: Reaching Hospital Was Only the First Step - a Stroke Survivor's Call for Safer Care

World Patient Safety Day 2026 · 17 September 2026 Read more »

Africa: South Sudan and Uganda Sign a Landmark Agreement to Strengthen Cross-Border Collaboration On Health Security

Two neighbours will strengthen joint preparedness and response to public health emergencies Read more »

Africa: Emergency Funding Alone Is Insufficient to End Bundibugyo Virus

As the September 2026 UN High-Level Meeting on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response approaches the global health architecture is under spotlight. Currently characterized… Read more »

Africa: Africa CDC Extends Condolences to President Samia Suluhu Hassan and the People of Tanzania

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has learned with deep sadness of the passing of Mr Hafidh Ameir, First Gentleman of the United Republic of… Read more »

Africa: Africa CDC Welcomes Increased UK Support to Ebola Response

Africa CDC welcomes the United Kingdom Government's decision to increase its support to the Ebola response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, bringing its total commitment to… Read more »

Africa: Africa CDC and Geneva Learning Foundation Partner to Strengthen Immunisation

A new partnership between the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the Geneva Learning Foundation (TGLF) aims to strengthen immunisation across Africa… Read more »

Africa: Africa CDC Unveils Statue Honoring Dr. Senait Fisseha

A special moment at Africa CDC today as we welcomed Dr. Senait Fisseha, Vice President of Global Programs at the Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation. During her visit, Africa CDC… Read more »

Africa: U.S. Travel Restrictions Related to the Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak

The United States remains a longstanding and valued partner of Africa in disease surveillance, emergency response, workforce development, and global health security. In March 2025,… Read more »

Africa: Africa CDC Declares the Ongoing Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), acting on the recommendations of its Emergency Consultative Group (ECG), has officially declared the ongoing… Read more »

Africa: Press Statement By the AU Commission Chairperson On the Ebola Outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf expresses deep concern over the Bundibugyo Ebola Virus Disease outbreaks declared in the Democratic… Read more »

Africa: Statement By H.E President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa On the Ebola Outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda and the Growing Risk of Regional Spread

In my capacity as African Union Champion on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response, I commend the Governments of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda for their… Read more »

Africa: Ebola Response - Statement From the Director General, Africa CDC

On 15 May 2026, Africa CDC alerted the continent and the global community to the growing risk of regional spread of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak originating from Ituri… Read more »

Africa: Africa CDC Calls for Urgent Regional Coordination Following Ebola Virus Disease Outbreak

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia / Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo / Kampala, Uganda, 15 May 2026 -- The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) is closely… Read more »

Africa: Africa CDC Calls Urgent Regional Coordination Meeting Following Ebola Virus Disease Outbreak in Ituri Province, DR Congo

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) is closely monitoring the confirmed Ebola Virus Disease outbreak in Ituri province, Democratic Republic of the… Read more »

Africa: Madagascar's Fight Against Viral Hepatitis Gains Momentum

The Government of Madagascar is strengthening its partnership with Africa CDC through the Ministry of Public Health. This effort focuses on taking concrete steps to eliminate viral… Read more »

Africa: New Continental Plan to Improve Care for People With Sickle Cell Disease and Other Inherited Blood Disorders

African Union Member States have validated a landmark continental plan aimed at strengthening the continent's response to sickle cell disease and other inherited blood disorders,… Read more »

Africa: Accelerating Continental Action to End Preventable Maternal and Child Deaths

13 May 2026 - A renewed push to reduce preventable maternal, newborn, child and adolescent deaths across Africa is underway, with the latest step being a high-level meeting between… Read more »