Outbreak Brief 68: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic
Outbreak Update: Since the last brief (27 April 2021), 5,690,747 new confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases and 93,812 new deaths have been reported globally. To date, a total of 152,542,447 COVID-19 cases and 3,198,853 related deaths (case fatality ratio (CFR): 2.1%) have been reported from 225 countries and territories. The distribution of cumulative cases […]
Report: Expert and stakeholder virtual consultation meeting to develop the Africa CDC Non-Communicable Diseases and Mental Health Strategy
Executive summary On 27th and 28th April 2021, the division of Disease Control and Prevention in collaboration with Public Health England, organized a virtual consultative meeting as part of the consultations with Member States and partners for the development of the Africa CDC five years strategic plan for the prevention and control of Non-communicable Diseases […]
Outbreak Brief 67: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic
Outbreak Update: Since the last brief (20 April 2021), 5,793,380 new confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases and 89,727 new deaths have been reported globally. To date, a total of 146,851,700 COVID-19 cases and 3,105,041 related deaths (case fatality ratio (CFR): 2.1%) have been reported from 225 countries and territories. The distribution of cumulative cases […]
Outbreak Brief 66: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic
Outbreak Update: Since the last brief (13 April 2021), 5,397,279 new confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases and 84,252 new deaths have been reported globally. To date, a total of 141,058,320 COVID-19 cases and 3,015,314 related deaths (case fatality ratio (CFR): 2.1%) have been reported from 225 countries and territories. The distribution of cumulative cases […]
Implementation Guide for COVID-19 Vaccines in Africa
“Guide to facilitate the implementation of the WHO/UNICEF “Guidance on developing a national deployment and vaccination plan for COVID-19 vaccines” for Africa About this Implementation Guide The Implementation Guide for COVID-19 Vaccines in Africa was co-developed by Africa CDC, public health experts from African Union Member States and sevral technical partners. The guide aims to […]
Outbreak Brief 65: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic
Outbreak Update: Since the last brief (6 April 2021), 4,626,902 new confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases and 80,223 new deaths have been reported globally. To date, a total of 135,661,041 COVID-19 cases and 2,931,062 related deaths (case fatality ratio (CFR): 2.2%) have been reported from 225 countries and territories. The distribution of cumulative cases […]
Outbreak Brief 64: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic
Outbreak Update: Since the last brief (30 March 2021), 4,133,436 new confirmed1 coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases and 71,895 new deaths have been reported globally. To date, a total of 131,034,139 COVID-19 cases and 2,850,839 related deaths (case fatality ratio (CFR): 2.2%) have been reported from 225 countries and territories. The distribution of cumulative cases […]
Outbreak Brief 63: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic
Outbreak Update: Since the last brief (23 March 2021), 3,889,322 new confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases and 67,608 new deaths have been reported globally. To date, a total of 126,900,703 COVID-19 cases and 2,778,944 related deaths (case fatality rate (CFR): 2.2%) have been reported from 225 countries and territories. The distribution of cumulative cases […]
Outbreak Brief 62: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic
Outbreak Update: Since the last brief (16 March 2021), 3,398,813 new confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases and 61,287 new deaths have been reported globally. To date, a total of 123,011,381 COVID-19 cases and 2,711,336 related deaths (case fatality rate (CFR): 2.2%) have been reported from 225 countries and territories. The distribution of cumulative cases […]
COVID-19 Scientific and Public Health Policy Update – (23 March 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 weekly brief detailing the latest developments in scientific knowledge and public health policy from around the world, as […]