Africa CDC Weekly Brief | 30 March – 5 April 2026
Plugging the Leaks: Africa Could Unlock Billions in Health Without Raising a Dollar An estimated 40% of health resources in Africa are lost to inefficiency and poor governance – a reality that, if corrected, could unlock billions for health without requiring a single additional dollar. This was a central point emphasised by Dr Jean Kaseya […]
Africa CDC Weekly Brief | 23 – 29 March 2026
Addis Ababa Named Host of CPHIA 2026, Strengthening Africa’s Public Health Leadership Addis Ababa has been selected to host the 5th International Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA). Dr Jean Kaseya made the announcement following discussions with H.E. Ambassador Berhanu Tsegaye and the Government of Ethiopia. Africa CDC is working closely with national authorities […]
Africa CDC Weekly Brief | 16 – 22 March 2026
Climate and Health Leadership: Dr Kaseya Highlights Zimbabwe’s Forward Momentum Dr Jean Kaseya met with H.E. President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe, reaffirming Africa CDC’s commitment to supporting the country’s efforts to strengthen health security and sovereignty, with particular emphasis on sustainable health financing and expanding local manufacturing. Dr Kaseya also commended President Mnangagwa’s leadership at […]
Africa CDC Weekly Brief | 9 – 15 March 2026
Africa CDC, ECDC Formalise Partnership with First-Ever Memorandum of Understanding A memorandum of understanding between Africa CDC and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) marks a significant deepening of cooperation on global health security. Signed in Addis Ababa by Africa CDC Director General Dr Jean Kaseya and ECDC Director Pamela Rendi Wagner, […]
Africa CDC Weekly Brief | 2 – 8 March 2026
Africa CDC and Japan Forge New Pact to Strengthen Global Health Security A Memorandum of Cooperation has been established between Africa CDC and the Japan Institute for Health Security (JIHS) to deepen collaboration in health security, infectious disease control, research and public health workforce development. Signed simultaneously in Addis Ababa and Tokyo, the agreement strengthens […]
Africa CDC Weekly Brief | 23 February – 1 March 2026
Africa CDC and AU Partners Group Team Deepen Collaboration on AHSS Priorities A team from the African Union Partners Group visited Africa CDC for an exchange on advancing the Africa Health Security and Sovereignty (AHSS) Agenda. During the engagement, Dr Jean Kaseya emphasised the importance of aligning partner efforts with country-led priorities to strengthen health […]
Africa CDC Weekly Brief | 16 – 22 February 2026
New Africa CDC–FHI 360 Partnership to Boost Public Health Systems Across Africa A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Africa CDC and FHI 360, an international nonprofit organisation dedicated to improving health and development outcomes worldwide. This marks a significant step toward strengthening health security and building more resilient public health systems across the continent. […]
Africa CDC Weekly Brief | 9- 15 February 2026
AU Ministers Unite Behind Major Push to Strengthen Africa’s Health Workforce African Union health and finance ministers, together with Heads of Delegations, have called for urgent and sustained investment in Africa’s health workforce to strengthen health security and advance universal health coverage. The appeal was made at a High-Level Side Event during the 39th AU […]
Africa CDC Weekly Brief | 26 January – 1 February 2026
Swift Action Ends Ethiopia’s First Marburg Outbreak Ethiopia has successfully declared its first-ever Marburg virus outbreak over in under three months, following a rapid, transparent and highly coordinated response supported by Africa CDC. The outbreak ended after 42 consecutive days with no new cases and remained largely confined to the country’s southern region. Africa CDC […]
Africa CDC Weekly Brief | 19 – 25 January 2026
Mpox Emergency Lifted as Africa Strengthens Health Security Mpox is no longer a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, following the Africa CDC’s decision to revoke this status, based on the recommendation of its Emergency Consultative Group. This marks an important step forward for the continent and reflects stronger preparedness and coordination across countries. The […]