Africa CDC statement on the humanitarian crisis in Libya following Storm Daniel
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – September 16, 2023 – Africa CDC is deeply concerned about the dire humanitarian situation unfolding in Libya in the wake of a devastating natural disaster. On September 10th, northeastern Libya was ravaged by Storm Daniel, a catastrophic event that unleashed torrential rains and flash floods, causing widespread devastation in numerous cities […]
Statement of the Governing Board Members of Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC)
Excellencies Heads of State and Government, Honourable African Ministers of Health, African communities and Partners, The Governing Board is the deliberative organ of the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). The Governing Board members extend their sincere appreciation to the African Ministers who entrusted them with the responsibility to serve and represent […]
Message from H.E. Dr. Jean Kaseya on the occasion of the World Suicide Prevention Day
Today is World Suicide Prevention Day, a day that provides us with an opportunity to re-kindle our efforts to promote positive mental health and amplify our voices to prevent suicide, which remains a major public health problem worldwide. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that there were over 700,000 deaths from suicide in the world […]
Africa CDC Statement on the Africa Union’s Recognition as a Permanent Member of the G20
Today, 09 September 2023, Africa CDC celebrates the news from the group of 20 largest economies (G20) as it welcomes and acknowledges the African Union (AU) as a permanent member of the G20 at the New Delhi summit. The AU, strongly representing the voice of 55 AU member states and around 1.4 billion Africans, now […]
BRICS member states, Africa CDC and WHO commit to collaborate with Business sector on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response
On 28 August 2023, the Ministry of Health in South Africa, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), Africa Health Business and the South African Chapter of the BRICS Business Council co-hosted a successful dialogue on the margins of the BRICS summit to deliberate on a potential African Union and BRICS framework […]
Statement on the New COVID Strain, EG.5 SARS-COV-2 Subvariant
On 9 August 2023, the World Health Organization (WHO) designated EG.5, a descendant lineage of XBB.1.9.2, and its sub-lineages as a variant of interest (VOI), following the recent increase in the number of E.G.5 cases reported. As of 24 August 2023, over 13000 sequences of E.G.5 have been reported from 59 countries in five regions […]
Déclaration sur les allégations en cours concernant le CDC Afrique
Les Centres Africains de Contrôle et de Prévention des Maladies (CDC Afrique) sont une institution de santé publique de l’Union Africaine, créée en 2017. Le travail du CDC Afrique a eu un impact positif et significatif sur l’état de la santé en Afrique. Sous la Direction du Dr Jean Kaseya en tant que nouveau Directeur […]
Statement on the ongoing allegations about Africa CDC
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) is a Public Health Institution of the African Union, established in 2017. Africa CDC’s work has positively and significantly impacted the state of health in Africa. Under the leadership of Dr Jean Kaseya as its new Director General, the organisation is at a critical juncture […]
Africa CDC Statement on the Official visit of the Director General of Africa CDC to the Republic of South Africa
On the invitation of the Republic of South Africa, the Director General of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), His Excellency Dr. Jean Kaseya will be on a three-day official mission to South Africa. The visit aims to strengthen the Africa CDC’s collaboration and cooperation with the Republic of South Africa […]
Déclaration du CDC Afrique sur la visite officielle de son Directeur Général en République d’Afrique du Sud
Sur invitation de la République d’Afrique du Sud, le Directeur Général des Centres Africains de Contrôle et de Prévention des Maladies (CDC Afrique), Son Excellence Dr Jean Kaseya, effectuera une mission officielle de trois jours en Afrique du Sud. Cette visite vise à renforcer la collaboration et la coopération entre le CDC Afrique et la […]