Conference on Public Health in Africa 2023: Opening Remarks by H.E. Dr. Jean Kaseya, Director-General, Africa CDC on 27 November 2023
H.E President Hakainde Hichilema, President of Zambia H.E Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, Prime Minister of the Republic of Namibia Hon Sylvia Masebo, Minister of Health, Zambia Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General, World Health Organization Prof Margaret Gyapong, Director of the Institute of Health Research, University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) and CPHIA 2023 Co-Chair Distinguished Guests,Ladies […]
H.E. DG’s Opening Remarks for the Africa CDC’s Youth Pre-Conference:
Ladies and gentlemen, esteemed delegates, distinguished guests, and most importantly, the vibrant and dynamic youth leaders of Africa, It is with great pleasure that I stand before you today at the opening of the Youth Pre-Conference on the margins of the 3rd Annual International Conference on Public Health in Africa. This gathering marks a momentous […]
Mastercard Foundation and Africa CDC Remain Committed to Saving Lives and Livelihoods
Joint Statement of the Mastercard Foundation and Africa CDC in Response to Devex Articles of 3rd October 2023 October 5, 2023 The Saving Lives and Livelihoods Initiative is rooted in shared goals of strengthening public health institutions and improving public health and health security on the African continent. The Mastercard Foundation and Africa CDC remain […]
Africa CDC & WHO welcome UK’s support to address health challenges
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), The World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa (WHO AFRO), and the WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean (WHO EMRO) extend their profound appreciation to the United Kingdom government for the recent announcement of its transformative commitment to enhancing global health made during the […]
Déclaration d’Africa CDC sur l’obtention par Revital Healthcare EPZ Ltd de la préqualification de l’OMS pour les seringues autobloquantes à activation précoce
Les Centre Africains de Prévention et de Contrôle des Maladies (Africa CDC) sont ravi de féliciter Revital Healthcare EPZ Ltd. pour avoir franchi une étape importante dans l’excellence Manufacturière Africaine. Cette année, Revital Healthcare EPZ Ltd. est devenue la première entreprise africaine à obtenir le statut de préqualification (PQ) de l’Organisation Mondiale de la Santé […]
Africa CDC Statement on Revital Healthcare EPZ Ltd. Achieving WHO Prequalification For Early-Activation Auto-Disable Syringe
The Africa Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (Africa CDC) proudly commends Revital Healthcare EPZ Ltd for achieving a significant milestone in African manufacturing excellence. This year, Revital Healthcare EPZ Ltd. became the first African company to be granted Pre-Qualification (PQ) status by the World Health Organization (WHO) for their early activation auto-disable (AD) syringe. […]
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 […]