Africa CDC Weekly Brief | 12 – 18 May 2025
Africa CDC and Unitaid: Advancing Health Equity and Regional Manufacturing This week marks a significant milestone in Africa’s health security agenda.On 18 May 2025, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and Unitaid have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand the production of essential health products in Africa and […]
Africa CDC Weekly Brief | 5 – 11 May 2025
Spotlight: New Momentum for Monoclonal Antibodies Manufacturing in Africa To unlock regional potential and improve access to life-saving technologies, Africa CDC and the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI) have launched a continent-wide dialogue series focused on monoclonal antibodies (mAbs). This initiative promotes African-led solutions to ensure that mAbs are developed, produced, and delivered in alignment […]
Africa CDC Weekly Brief | 28 April – 4 May 2025
Spotlight: Mpox Emergency Extended On August 13, 2024, Africa CDC declared Mpox a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security (PHECS). The next day, WHO declared it a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). In response, Africa CDC and WHO co-led a six-month joint continental Mpox Preparedness and Response Plan, coordinated through a unified Incident […]
Africa CDC Weekly Bulletin | 21 – 27 April 2025
Spotlight: Angola’s President Pledges $5 Million to Africa CDC to Strengthen Continental Health Security In a landmark move for Africa’s health future, H.E. João Lourenço, President of the Republic of Angola and Chairperson of the African Union, announced a voluntary contribution of USD 5 million to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa […]
Africa CDC Weekly Brief | 15–19 April 2025
Health Security at a Crossroads: Leadership, Urgency, and African-Led Action Africa’s health systems are facing mounting pressure—from a 70% decline in external health aid to a surge in public health emergencies across the continent. In this edition of the Weekly Brief, Africa CDC outlines how it’s turning crisis into coordinated action through high-level diplomacy, bold […]