Framework for Fair, Equitable and Timely Allocation of COVID-19 Vaccines in Africa
1. Background Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a viral disease caused by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2). Since the detection of the first cases of COVID-19 in late 2019, the disease has become a global emergency with severe implications on lives and livelihoods worldwide. As of January 2021, COVID-19 has killed 2.2 million people […]
Annual Progress Report 2020
In this Report Foreword by Commissioner for Social Affairs……………………………………………………………. ii Message from the Director of Africa CDC………………………………………………………………….. iii PART I: COVID-19 REPORT………………………………………………………………………………………………1 Epidemiologic update, Africa, 31 December 2020………………………………………………………. 2 Strategic Coordination…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 3 Strategic Initiatives………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 4 Personnel Training and Deployment……………………………………………………………………………… 5 Strategic Initiatives………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 6 Test kits and Medical Supplies Support to Member States ……………………………………… 7 Financing […]
Finding the Balance: Public Health and Social Measures in Tunisia
Background: Public health and social measures (PHSMs) are an important strategy to slow transmission of COVID-19 and reduce the pressure on health care systems, but they can place a significant burden on people, especially when they restrict movement or access to services. This brief aims to inform policy decisions in Tunisia that balance the benefit […]
Africa CDC COVID-19 Response Update, 31 July 2020
Graphic illustration of where we were with COVID-19 response as of 31 July 2020. 1- EPIDEMIOLOGIC UPDATE 2- EQUIPMENT SUPPORT TO MEMBER STATES 3- NUMBER OF HEALTHCARE WORKERS TRAINED 4- STRATEGIC ACTION UPDATE 5- PERSONNEL DEPLOYMENTS BY COUNTRY 6- AFRICA CDC TARGETS 7- COVID-19 tests conducted by Member States as of 31 July 2020 […]
COVID-19 Guidance for Educational Sector
Report on a Joint Meeting of Africa Ministers of Health and Finance on the Progress and Status in Controlling the COVID-19 Pandemic and its Economic Shocks
Introduction: The teleconference joint meeting of Africa Ministers of Health and Finance on the progress and status in controlling the COVID-19 pandemic and economic shocks was held on 3 June 2020. Attendance: The following participated in the teleconference: Honourable Ministers of Finance and Health from African Union Member States; H.E. Mr. Mousa Faki Mahamat, Chairperson […]
COVID-19 Scientific and Public Health Policy Update – 5 May 2020
In addition to our weekly brief on the spread of COVID-19 and the actions that Africa CDC is taking to help member states, Africa CDC has begun to share a weekly brief detailing the latest changes in scientific knowledge and public health policy changes, as well as updates to the latest guidance from WHO and […]
COVID-19 Scientific and Public Health Policy Update – 28 April 2020
In addition to our weekly brief on the spread of COVID-19 and the actions that Africa CDC is taking to help member states, Africa CDC has begun to share a weekly brief detailing the latest changes in scientific knowledge and public health policy changes, as well as updates to the latest guidance from WHO and […]
COVID-19 Scientific and Public Health Policy Update – 20 April 2020
In addition to our weekly brief on the spread of COVID-19 and the actions that Africa CDC is taking to help member states, Africa CDC has begun to share a weekly brief detailing the latest changes in scientific knowledge and public health policy changes, as well as updates to the latest guidance from WHO and […]
COVID-19 Scientific and Public Health Policy Update – 14 April 2020
In addition to our weekly brief on the spread of COVID-19 and the actions that Africa CDC is taking to help member states, Africa CDC has begun to share a weekly brief detailing the latest changes in scientific knowledge and public health policy changes, as well as updates to the latest guidance from WHO and […]