Africa CDC Inaugural One Health Conference

Increasing globalization, urban density, ease of travel, animal movement, environmental changes and habitat overlap between humans and animals, all provide opportunities for the emergence and spread of diseases that adversely impact both human and animal health, prosperity, and food security. COVID-19 and Ebola virus disease are two recent examples of how these various factors have […]

PUBLIC HEALTH GRAND ROUNDS: A New Public Health Order in the 21st Century

COVID-19 Vaccine Manufacturing in Africa: Research & Development, Hubs and Talent Development Currently, Africa has low capability to manufacture vaccines: less than 1% of Africa’s routine vaccines are locally manufactured, and production is mostly concentrated in 5 countries (South Africa, Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt and Senegal). This has led to over- reliance on global supply; as […]

1st International Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA2021)

The 1st International Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA), which was postponed earlier this year due to COVID-19, will now take place virtually from 14-16 December 2021. The conference offers a unique platform for African researchers, policymakers and stakeholders to share scientific findings and public health perspectives and collaborate on research, innovation and public […]

Webinar on Cross Country Learning for Community Health System Strengthening

Theme: Surging Frontline Health Workers for Pandemic Preparedness and Response.Co-hosted by H.E. Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, Former President of Liberia and Dr. John Nkengasong, Director of Africa CDC. We will discuss implementation of the PACT CHW initiative and share experiences, triumphs and challenges with implementing and scaling integrated community health systems towards the Universal Health coverage agenda. […]