Africa CDC soutient la mise en œuvre immédiate des décisions du Gouvernement de la RDC pour stopper l’épidémie d’Ebola à virus Bundibugyo
ADDIS-ABEBA, ÉTHIOPIE — Les Centres africains de prévention et de contrôle des maladies (Africa CDC) remercient S.E. le Président Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo pour son leadership et les orientations claires qu’il a données afin de faire progresser un ensemble complet de mesures audacieuses et innovantes visant à maîtriser l’épidémie de maladie à virus Bundibugyo. Africa CDC […]
Africa CDC supports the immediate implementation of the DRC Government’s decisions to control the 2026 Bundibugyo Ebola emergency
ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA — The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) thanks H.E. President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo for his leadership and clear guidance to advance a comprehensive package of bold, innovative measures to control the Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak. Africa CDC also thanks H.E. Dr Samuel Roger Kamba, Minister of Public Health, […]
Africa CDC Announces New Leadership for Research, Clinical Trials and Innovation
Dear colleagues, partners and friends, At a critical moment for Africa’s Ebola response, and as the continent works to accelerate the development of medicines, vaccines and outbreak-ready innovation, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Placide Mbala Kingebeni, MD, MSc, PhD, as Director of Research, Clinical Trials and Innovation at Africa CDC, effective […]
Africa CDC annonce de nouvelles nominations à la Direction de la Recherche, des Essais Cliniques et de l’Innovation
Chers collègues, chers partenaires et chers amis, À un moment critique pour la riposte à Ebola, alors que le continent doit accélérer le développement de médicaments, de vaccins et d’innovations adaptées aux urgences sanitaires, j’ai le plaisir d’annoncer la nomination du Professeur Placide Mbala Kingebeni, MD, MSc, PhD, au poste de Directeur de la Recherche, […]
Africa CDC Announces Results of African Pooled Procurement Mechanism (APPM) Tender for Essential RMNCH Medicines
The (Africa CDC) is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of its first African Pooled Procurement Mechanism (APPM) tender for essential medicines for Reproductive, Maternal, and Newborn Health (RMNCH), covering 10 priority products across 10 African Union Member States. This milestone marks a significant step in transforming access to life-saving maternal and newborn health commodities, […]
New Year Greetings from the Africa CDC Director General
My Dear Ethiopian Brothers and Sisters, Dear Africa CDC colleagues, As we usher in the Ethiopian New Year 2017, I want to extend my sincere gratitude and best wishes to each of you. Your tireless commitment to our mission has been instrumental in advancing Africa’s health security, and I am truly proud of the work […]
Mpox Research and Innovation – Aligning Research Response with Outbreak Goals
Date: August 29-30th, 2024 (Hybrid Meeting) Zoom link/Registration: https://who.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YcYZItcJQrqUzQFLC1THWw Live stream link: https://player.4am.ch/who/20240829_MpoxMC/index.html Globally, the multi-country outbreak of mpox has led to 116 countries and territories in all WHO regions reporting 99,176 confirmed cases and 208 deaths (CFR 0.2%) between May 2022 and June 2024. The situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, linked […]
Meet the 40 CPHIA 2023 Journalism Fellows
Media plays a significant role in global health, from reporting on public health emergencies and challenges, to getting public health messages to the communities, improving accountability and breaking down policies as well as sharing new research and innovations. Recognising the importance of media in shaping public health discourse and imparting critical information to the African […]
World Hepatitis Day 2023 Campaign: Africa CDC is not waiting!
Abbreviations: HBV: Hepatitis B virus HepB-BD: Hepatitis B birth dose Did you know? Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver, most commonly caused by viral infection. There are five main hepatitis viruses, referred to as types A, B, C, D and E. Every 30 seconds, a person dies from a viral hepatitis related illness. The […]
Consultancy Service for the Development of Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention’s (Africa CDC) Communication Strategies
The epidemiological context in Africa is characterised by ongoing outbreaks of new and recurrent infectious diseases with epidemic potential. The global pandemic of the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 played a major role in exacerbating the epidemiological situation in the African Union (AU) member states. With the founding of Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) […]