Outbreak Brief 80: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic
Outbreak Update: Since the last brief (20 July 2021), 3,486,084 new confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases, including 69,355 new deaths, have been reported globally. To date, a global total of 194,117,186 COVID-19 cases and 4,163,226 related deaths (case fatality ratio (CFR): 2.1%) have been reported from 225 countries and territories to the World Health […]
The Critical Role of Community Health Workers in COVID-19 Vaccine Roll Out
Background Africa CDC being a continental public health institution has been working with AU Members states and partners in strengthening the capacity and capability of Africa’s public health institutions to detect and respond quickly and effectively to disease threats and outbreaks, based on data-driven interventions and programmes. Since the emergence of COVID 19 in December […]
Outbreak Brief 79: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic
Outbreak Update: Since the last brief (13 July 2021), 3,953,921 new confirmed1 coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases, including 58,139 new deaths, have been reported globally. To date, a global total of 190,631,102 COVID-19 cases and 4,093,871 related deaths (case fatality ratio (CFR): 2.2%) have been reported from 225 countries and territories to the World Health […]
COVID-19 Scientific and Public Health Policy Update – (20 July 2021)
In addition to the Weekly Outbreak Brief and other documents on the spread of COVID-19 and the actions that the African Union/Africa CDC and WHO/AFRO are taking to help African Union Member States, we share a biweekly brief detailing the latest developments in scientific knowledge and public health policy from around the world, as well […]
Outbreak Brief 78: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic
Outbreak Update: Since the last brief (6 July 2021), 3,084,363 new confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases, including 55,658 new deaths, have been reported globally. To date, a global total of 186,677,181 COVID-19 cases and 4,035,732 related deaths (case fatality ratio (CFR): 2.2%) have been reported from 225 countries and territories to the World Health […]
Biosafety and Biosecurity Initiative 2021 – 2025 Strategic Plan
INTRODUCTION Taking into account the health challenges faced by the African continent and the necessity for an accountability framework for health security to protect citizens of the continent, the African Union (AU) Heads of States and Governments approved the establishment of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) through the Assembly decision […]
Statement of guidance and recommendations to African Union Member States on the epidemic modelling of the COVID-19 pandemic
Introduction Global perspective on epidemic modelling: Mathematical models of COVID-19 have been used widely across the globe to understand the dynamics of the COVID-19 pandemic, prepare the health system response and inform policy decisions. However, in many African countries, many of the more severe projections for the potential impact of the disease have not yet […]
Outbreak Brief 77: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic
Outbreak Update: Since the last brief (29 June 2021), 2,748,295 new confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases, including 56,249 new deaths, have been reported globally. To date, a global total of 183,592,818 COVID-19 cases and 3,980,074 related deaths (case fatality ratio (CFR): 2.2%) have been reported from 225 countries and territories to the World Health […]
COVID-19 Scientific and Public Health Policy Update – (6 July 2021)
In addition to the Weekly Outbreak Brief and other documents on the spread of COVID-19 and the actions that the African Union/Africa CDC and WHO/AFRO are taking to help African Union Member States, we share a biweekly brief detailing the latest developments in scientific knowledge and public health policy from around the world, as well […]
Outbreak Brief 76: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic
Outbreak Update: Since the last brief (22 June 2021), 2,615,379 new confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases, including 57,505 new deaths, have been reported globally. To date, a global total of 180,844,523 COVID-19 cases and 3,923,825 related deaths (case fatality ratio (CFR): 2.2%) have been reported from 225 countries and territories to the World Health […]