WHO, Africa CDC support 17 countries to develop mpox vaccination plans
Brazzaville, Congo – World Health Organization (WHO) and Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) experts gathered in Brazzaville this week with country representatives and partners to provide guidance for the development of targeted mpox vaccine preparedness and deployment plans to ensure that available doses are used efficiently. In anticipation of further mpox […]
Driving Pan-African Research Collaboration: PANTHER and Africa CDC Launch the Mpox Study in Africa
Addis Ababa, Paris, 7 November 2024 — As critical discussions at the World Health Summit in Berlin conclude, the Africa CDC, in partnership with PANTHER, proudly announces its first direct contribution to the MpOx Study in Africa (MOSA). This pivotal clinical trial aims to advance research for Mpox treatment across the continent. Declared a Public […]
Joint Press Release: Vaccine doses allocated to 9 African countries hardest hit by mpox surge
Addis Ababa/Geneva/New York/Oslo, 5 November 2024 – The Access and Allocation Mechanism (AAM) for mpox has allocated an initial 899 000 vaccine doses for nine countries across the African region that are hit hard by the current mpox surge. In collaboration with affected countries and donors, this decision aims to ensure that the limited doses are […]
Inaugural Global Surveillance Summit 2024, Cape Town, South Africa
Addis Ababa, ETHIOPIA, 29 October 2024 – The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) in partnership with the International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID) will host the inaugural Global Surveillance Summit, an invitational event that will bring together global leaders, innovators, and frontline workers to tackle the challenges posed by new and […]
Joint Press Statement | Global Gateway: EU provides €20 million additional funding towards the Africa CDC-WHO Mpox preparedness and response plan
ADDIS ABABA, 15 October – Jutta Urpilainen, European Commissioner for International Partnerships, has announced an additional €20 million funding towards the fight against Mpox outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). This additional funding contributes to the DRC’s Mpox response and supports preparedness against epidemics as part of the EU’s objective to support […]
Global Campaign Launched to Prioritise the Mental Health of Health Professionals on World Mental Health Day
Addis Ababa, ETHIOPIA, 9th October 2024 – This World Mental Health Day, United for Global Mental Health, Africa CDC, the International Council of Nurses (ICN), and the International Federation of Medical Students’ Associations (IFMSA) are launching a global campaign to call for more global attention on the mental health needs of health workers worldwide. The […]
Gilead Sciences, Rwanda’s Ministry of Health and Africa CDC Collaborate to Support Rwanda’s Marburg Virus Disease Response with Antiviral Therapeutic Donation
Addis Ababa, ETHIOPIA, October 8, 2024 – Gilead Sciences, Inc., in collaboration with Africa CDC and Rwanda’s Ministry of Health, has donated 5,100 vials of remdesivir to support Rwanda’s response to the Marburg Virus Disease (MVD). This emergency donation aims to provide treatment to those affected by the virus following negotiations led by Africa CDC. […]
Africa CDC Congratulates Democratic Republic of the Congo on Launching Mpox Vaccination Campaign
ADDIS ABABA, 06 October 2024 – Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) congratulates the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on the successful launch of its Mpox vaccination campaign in two high-priority provinces. This marks a critical milestone in the ongoing efforts to control the Mpox outbreak and safeguard vulnerable populations across the […]
Marburg Virus Disease Outbreak in Rwanda
Addis Ababa, ETHIOPIA, 1 October 2024 – The Ministry of Health of the Republic of Rwanda declared a Marburg virus disease (MVD) outbreak on 27 September 2024. As of 30 September, 27 confirmed cases and 9 deaths have been reported; most of the cases are health care workers. Over 297 contacts have been registered and are under follow-up. The […]
Africa CDC Statement on the Pandemic Fund’s Fast-Track Allocation of US$128.89 Million to Address Mpox in 10 Countries
Addis Ababa, ETHIOPIA – September 21, 2024: Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) expresses its deep gratitude and commendation for the Pandemic Fund’s decisive action to fast-track US$128.89 million to 10 African Union Member States affected by mpox. This timely allocation demonstrates the global community’s commitment to addressing the continent’s pressing health security challenges. With countries […]