One Health Summit Unlocks Major Funding and a New Direction in Global Health
A funding commitment of over US$250 million announced at the One Health Summit in Lyon, France, highlights a clear shift in global health, with Africa playing a leading role.
Africa CDC welcomed the outcomes of the summit, where strong African leadership helped advance the continent’s priorities and resulted in the “One Health & Beyond: Multi stakeholder Declaration” to strengthen global cooperation on health threats affecting people, animals and the environment.
Africa CDC also welcomed new investments to address antimicrobial resistance, climate related health risks and pandemic preparedness. The funds pledged will support stronger surveillance systems, improved laboratory capacity, a skilled One Health workforce, and more resilient health systems.
Together, the commitments reflect a move toward better coordinated partnerships aligned with Africa CDC’s leadership and Africa’s health security goals, with further engagement planned through key meetings in 2026.
📥 Read the full brief in your preferred language:
👉 English PDF – Africa CDC Weekly Brief | 6 – 12 April 2026
👉 Version française – Bulletin Hebdomadaire d’Africa CDC | 6 – 12 Avril 2026
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