Journal of Public Health in Africa Expands with New Rapid Communications, Policy and News Sections
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 29 May 2026 – The Journal of Public Health in Africa (JPHIA), owned by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), has launched three new article categories to accelerate the sharing of public health evidence, policy insights and news from across the continent. These new categories complement the journal’s […]
African Leaders Mobilise Funding and Regional Response as Ebola Outbreak Escalates
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 25 May 2026 – Delays in mobilising resources and scaling up the response to the ongoing Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak could lead to wider regional transmission and greater loss of life, African leaders and global health partners warned on Tuesday. The warning comes amid indications that the outbreak affecting the Democratic Republic of […]
Health Leaders Endorse Coordinated Action and Continuity of Essential Services During Ebola Response
KAMPALA, Uganda, 23 May 2026 – African health leaders and global partners have agreed to strengthen regional coordination and resource mobilisation to contain the ongoing Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak affecting the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda, while also safeguarding essential services such as education and routine healthcare, including continued efforts to contain cholera, […]
Southern Africa Commits to Strong Regional Health Security and Sovereignty
Cape Town, South Africa 20 May 2026 – The Africa CDC Southern Africa Regional Coordinating Centre (SA-RCC), has renewed commitments from Member States and partners to continue strengthening regional preparedness, response capacities, resilient health systems, and collective action towards achieving health security and sovereignty across Southern Africa. Under the theme: “Advancing Health Security and Sovereignty […]
Africa CDC and Team Europe Launch Landmark Report Showing Health R&D Could Generate $668 Billion for African Economies
Geneva, Switzerland, 19 May 2026 – A new report by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and Team Europe demonstrates that investing in health research and development (R&D) could generate $668 billion in additional GDP across Africa over the next 20 years. The report, Investing in Health R&D: Africa’s Next Economic […]
Press Statement by the AU Commission Chairperson On the Ebola Outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf expresses deep concern over the Bundibugyo Ebola Virus Disease outbreaks declared in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of Uganda, and the growing risk of regional spread within our continent. The Chairperson commended the Governments of the DRC and Uganda, as […]
Africa CDC Declares the Ongoing Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 18 May 2026 – The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), acting on the recommendations of its Emergency Consultative Group (ECG), has officially declared the ongoing Bundibugyo ebolavirus disease outbreak affecting the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security (PHECS). This declaration, […]
Africa CDC déclare l’épidémie en cours d’Ebola de souche Bundibugyo comme une Urgence de Santé Publique de Sécurité Continentale
Addis-Abeba, 18 mai 2026 – Les Centres africains de contrôle et de prévention des maladies (Africa CDC), agissant sur les recommandations de son Groupe consultatif d’urgence (Emergency Consultative Group – ECG), ont officiellement déclaré l’épidémie en cours de maladie à virus Ebola de souche Bundibugyo affectant la République démocratique du Congo et l’Ouganda comme une […]
Réponse à Ebola : Déclaration du Directeur Général d’Africa CDC
Geneve, 17 mai 2026 Le 15 mai 2026, Africa CDC a alerté le continent africain et la communauté internationale sur le risque croissant de propagation régionale de l’épidémie de Maladie à Virus Ebola (MVE) provenant de la province de l’Ituri en République Démocratique du Congo (RDC). La zone affectée se caractérise par une forte mobilité […]
Ebola Response: Statement from the Director General, Africa CDC
Geneva, 17 May 2026 On 15 May 2026, Africa CDC alerted the continent and the global community to the growing risk of regional spread of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak originating from Ituri province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The affected area is characterised by high population mobility, insecurity, and intense […]