12 African Countries Commit to Strengthen Cross-Border Collaboration for Improved Mpox and Health Emergency Response
Nairobi, Kenya, May 23, 2025 — Twelve African countries have joined hands to facilitate stronger cross-border collaboration to respond, prevent and control disease outbreaks. The continent has recorded over 16,398 confirmed mpox cases and 1,180 deaths in 22 countries as of February 10, 2025. “Epidemics do not have borders, hence the need to reinforce cross-border […]
Africa CDC and IFRC Deepen Partnership to Strengthen Health Systems and Emergency Response Across Africa
Geneva, 22 May 2025 – On the margins of the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), reinforcing their commitment to protect lives and improve health […]
New Africa CDC Partnership Targets Childhood Disease and Vaccines
Geneva, 22 May 2025 – The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has entered into a strategic partnership with Texas Children’s Global Health Network to scale up efforts in preventing and controlling non-communicable and neglected tropical childhood diseases across Africa. Signed on the margins of the World Health Assembly, the Memorandum of […]
Africa CDC and Fiocruz Partner to Strengthen Health Systems
Geneva, 20 May, 2025 — The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and Brazil’s Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing a new partnership to advance health innovation, manufacturing, research and preparedness across Africa. The MoU was signed by Dr Jean Kaseya, Director-General of Africa CDC, and […]
Africa CDC and Unitaid partner to strengthen equitable access to health products in Africa
Geneva/Addis Ababa – The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and Unitaid have formed a new strategic partnership to expand the production of essential health products in Africa and improve sustainable access to medicines, diagnostics, and medical oxygen across the continent. Signed on the margins of the 78th World Health Assembly, the […]
Africa CDC Warns: Millions of African Children Still Lack Access to Life-Saving Vaccines
Vaccines save lives—yet systemic barriers continue to leave millions of children across Africa unprotected from preventable diseases Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, April 30, 2025 – Despite the proven power of vaccines to save lives, over 500,000 children under five in Africa continue to die each year from preventable diseases, including measles, diphtheria, tetanus, polio, and whooping cough—diseases that […]
Africa CDC Commends Uganda’s Leadership in Ending Eighth Ebola Outbreak
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 27 April 2025—The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) commends the Republic of Uganda for officially declaring the end of its eighth outbreak of Sudan Ebola Virus Disease (SVD). Since the last reported case on 2 March 2025 and the discharge of the final patient from the treatment centre […]
Angola Commits USD 5 Million to Africa CDC, Championing Africa-Led Health Financing Strategy
Addis Ababa, 23 April 2025 | In a strong act of continental solidarity, His Excellency João Lourenço, President of the Republic of Angola and Chairperson of the African Union, announced a landmark voluntary contribution of USD 5 million to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), reaffirming Angola’s leadership and enduring commitment to strengthening […]
Africa CDC and WHO Update Mpox Strategy as Outbreaks Persist
Addis Ababa/Brazzaville/Geneva, 17 April 2025 | Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and WHO have updated their joint Continental Response Plan for the mpox emergency as the disease continues to affect new areas. The revised strategy focuses on controlling outbreaks, while expanding vaccination coverage and transitioning toward a longer-term, sustainable response. Mpox […]
Africa CDC Unveils Strategic Plan to Transform Health Financing and Advance Self-Reliance
Addis Ababa, April 11, 2025 – With external health aid to Africa expected to plunge by 70% between 2021 and 2025, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has launched a continent-wide strategy to radically transform how health systems are financed, putting African resources at the centre of African health. The sharp decline in […]