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 »

Africa: Africa CDC Announces Results of African Pooled Procurement Mechanism (APPM) Tender for Essential Rmnch Medicines

The (Africa CDC) is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of its first African Pooled Procurement Mechanism (APPM) tender for essential medicines for Reproductive,… Read more »

Africa: Africa CDC and Aspen Advance Long-Term Vaccine Supply Partnership for Africa

Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and Aspen Pharmacare are in advanced discussions on a long-term demand and supply alignment framework aimed at… Read more »

Africa: Statement By Africa CDC On the Biovac-Proparco Investment Milestone Announced On the Sidelines of the Africa Forward Summit

Africa CDC congratulates Biovac and Proparco on the announcement of this important investment collaboration on the sidelines of the Africa Forward Summit. Read more »

Africa: Africa CDC and Ethiopia Officially Launch CPHIA 2026 to Advance Africa's Health Security and Sovereignty Agenda

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia today officially launched the Conference on… Read more »

Africa: Africa CDC and the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Officially Launch CPHIA 2026 to Advance Africa's Health Security and Sovereignty Agenda

Preparations for the continent's foremost health gathering, the Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA) 2026, have gained momentum following the official launch by the Africa… Read more »

Tunisia: Saving Lives and Livelihoods Initiative Boosts Tunisia's Immunisation System

Tunisia is the latest to benefit from the Saving Lives and Livelihoods (SLL) initiative, funded by the Mastercard Foundation and coordinated by the Africa Centres for Disease… Read more »

Africa: Africa CDC, Aslm and the European Union Launch One Health Laboratory Initiative to Strengthen Amr Control in Africa

Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), the African Society for Laboratory Medicine (ASLM) and the European Union have launched the Advancing Regional… Read more »

Africa: From Classroom to Continent - a Youth Programme Story

Africa CDC's Youth Programme is investing in the next generation of public health leaders across the continent. Young professionals are equipped with the experience, mentorship,… Read more »

Africa: Africa CDC Appoints H.E. Tordeta Alexandre Ratebaye As Strategic Advisor to the Director General

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has appointed Ambassador Tordeta Alexandre Ratebaye, a seasoned diplomat, legal expert and former Deputy Chief of… Read more »

Africa: Statement On Multi-Country Hantavirus Cluster Associated With Cruise Ship Travel

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Africa: Africa CDC Launches the African Strategic Advisory Group On Genomics

Africa CDC today announced the launch of the African Strategic Advisory Group on Genomics (ASAG), a new continental advisory mechanism established to provide independent,… Read more »

Africa: Africa CDC Launches African High-Level Ministerial Committee to Shape Global Health Architecture Reform

Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) today launched the African High-Level Ministerial Committee on Global Health Architecture Reform (AHLMC) on the… Read more »

Africa: Africa CDC and Africa Frontline First Strengthen Partnership to Accelerate Community Health Workforce Expansion

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and Africa Frontline First (AFF) have strengthened their strategic partnership through the signing of a… Read more »

Africa: The Bold Initiative That Drove Covid-19 Vaccination Success and Revamped Nigeria's Immunisation Landscape

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Africa: Accelerating Action to End Malaria - a Test of Africa's Health Security and Sovereignty

By H.E. Dr. Jean Kaseya, Director General, Africa CDC Read more »

Africa: AU and EU Strengthen Their Health Partnership, Launch Initiatives Under Global Gateway

The African Union and the European Commission, working through the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), continue to scale up their health partnership… Read more »

Africa: AU and EU Reinforce Their Health Partnership | Launch of Three New Initiatives At Africa CDC

Keynote speakers: Director General of Africa CDC, European Commissioner for International Partnerships, and Minister of Health of Ethiopia Read more »

Africa: Africa CDC, WHO and Partners Review Progress On Mpox Response

Africa is strengthening its response to disease outbreaks through faster, more coordinated and more predictable action, building on lessons from the continental Incident Management… Read more »