Africa CDC Weekly Brief | 29 September – 5 October 2025
Ibanga: A Game-Changer in Ebola Response A significant milestone in the fight against Ebola is unfolding in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Ibanga (MAB114), a promising monoclonal antibody treatment discovered by renowned Congolese scientist Prof Jean-Jacques Muyembe, is now being deployed with logistical support from Africa CDC. With 100 doses already delivered to areas affected […]
Africa CDC Weekly Brief | 22 – 28 September 2025
UK Approves Direct Funding to Africa CDC The United Kingdom has officially approved direct funding to Africa CDC, marking a major vote of confidence in the agency’s governance and financial systems. This milestone follows nearly a year of rigorous due diligence and reflects Africa CDC’s institutional reforms since 2023 -including alignment with African Union financial […]
Africa CDC Weekly Brief | 15 – 21 September 2025
Historic First as Ethiopia Rolls Out R21 Malaria Vaccine Ethiopia has made history, becoming the first country to launch the R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine, delivered alongside insecticide-treated nets to protect children in 58 high-burden districts. With 186,000 doses ready for rollout, this integrated approach provides double protection against one of Africa’s deadliest diseases.Africa CDC congratulates Ethiopia […]
Africa CDC Weekly Brief | 1 – 7 September 2025
Africa CDC Responds to New Ebola Outbreak in DRC Africa CDC has launched an emergency response to the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) 16th Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreak, confirmed in Kasai Province. Director General Dr Jean Kaseya visited the country to coordinate with the Ministry of Health, and experts have been deployed to support […]
Africa CDC Weekly Brief | 25 – 31 August 2025
Continental Cholera Response Plan Unveiled in Lusaka The fight against cholera in Africa has entered a new phase with the launch of a six-month continental response plan. Announced on August 26 in Lusaka, Zambia, the initiative is led by Africa CDC and WHO, and championed by African Union Cholera Champion H.E. President Hakainde Hichilema. It […]
Africa CDC Weekly Brief | 18 – 24 August 2025
Mpox at One Year: Lessons in Speed and Continental Coordination One year ago, on 13 August 2024, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) declared mpox a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security — its first such declaration — in response to a rapidly worsening situation across multiple regions. This decision mobilised […]
Africa CDC Weekly Brief | 11 – 17 August 2025
Africa CDC Hails Breakthrough Malaria Treatment for Newborns For the first time, a malaria treatment has been approved for newborns and infants under five kilogrammes – closing a critical gap in care for Africa’s youngest. The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has welcomed this milestone as a vital step in protecting […]
Africa CDC Weekly Brief | 4 – 10 August 2025
Africa CDC Drives Continental Strategy for Pandemic Readiness Africa CDC convened top negotiators from across the continent in Addis Ababa to review the continental position on Pathogen Access and Benefit-Sharing (PABS). This follows the adoption of the Pandemic Accord by WHO Member States at the 78th World Health Assembly in May.Last week’s meeting resulted in […]
Africa CDC Weekly Brief | 28 July – 3 August 2025
Africa CDC Applauds Inclusion of Health in Eastern DRC Peace Accord The US government has formally recognised the importance of public health in the peace process for the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a move that has been warmly welcomed by Africa CDC. Dr Jean Kaseya applauded the US Department of State’s announcement that […]
Africa CDC Weekly Brief | 21 – 27 July 2025
Southern Africa Leaders Unite to Advance Bold Health Agenda for Resilience and Euity At the 4th Regional Ministerial Steering Committee (ReSCO) meeting in Lilongwe, Dr Jean Kaseya joined health leaders from across Southern Africa to reaffirm a shared commitment to protecting the health and well-being of the region’s people.The discussions underscored the urgent need to […]