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 […]
COVID-19 Scientific and Public Health Policy Update – (16 February 2021)
In addition to our Weekly Outbreak Brief on the spread of COVID-19 and the actions that Africa CDC is taking to help African Union Member States. Africa CDC shares a weekly brief detailing the latest developments in scientific knowledge and public health policy from around the world, as well as updates to the latest guidance […]
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 […]