Africa CDC Weekly Brief | 8 – 14 June 2026
Exit Screening Critical to Stopping Ebola Spread, Africa CDC Warns As the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak continues to spread, the Africa CDC has urged African Union Member States to immediately strengthen exit screening and public health measures at airports, seaports and major land border crossings to reduce the risk of cross-border transmission. In a letter to […]
Africa CDC Weekly Brief | 1 – 7 June 2026
Africa CDC and WHO Rally Support for $518m Ebola Preparedness and Response Plan A US$518m continental preparedness and response plan launched by Africa CDC and the WHO aims to strengthen Africa’s ability to prevent, detect and respond to the ongoing Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak. The six-month plan brings together governments, partners and communities under a unified […]
Africa CDC Weekly Brief | 11 – 17 May 2026
Africa CDC Draws Global Attention to Ebola Outbreaks in DRC and Uganda Africa CDC helped draw global attention to the Ebola outbreak in Ituri province, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), which was also reported in Uganda, raising concerns over cross-border transmission in a highly mobile region with close population movement and trade links. The […]
Africa CDC Weekly Brief | 4 – 10 May 2026
Planning Begins for Africa’s Premier Public Health Conference Preparations are underway for the fifth edition of the Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA), following the official launch of the planning by the Government of Ethiopia and Africa CDC. Scheduled for 23 to 27 November 2026, the conference will bring together governments, scientists, policymakers, health […]
Africa CDC Weekly Brief | 27 April – 3 May 2026
Africa CDC and AFF Scale Up Drive for 200,000 Community Health Workers A new agreement between Africa CDC and Africa Frontline First (AFF) – a coalition of governments, donors and partners supporting community health systems – is set to accelerate the deployment of 200,000 community health workers across the continent. Signed on the sidelines of […]
Africa CDC Weekly Brief | 20 – 26 April 2026
Africa CDC–European Union Partnership Deepens with Landmark Health Security Agreement The Africa CDC–European Union partnership reached a new milestone, with the signing of a landmark Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen health security for both regions. The agreement was concluded during a visit by H.E. Jozef Síkela, the EU Commissioner for International Partnerships, and hosted by […]
Africa CDC Weekly Brief | 13 – 19 April 2026
African Union Recognises Dr Jean Kaseya’s Contribution to Health Security In the wake of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission’s recognition of his leadership, Dr Jean Kaseya expressed his sincere appreciation for the honour. He emphasised that the accolade is not an individual distinction, but a reflection of the collective endeavour of African Union […]
Africa CDC Weekly Brief | 6 – 12 April 2026
One Health Summit Unlocks Major Funding and a New Direction in Global Health A funding commitment of over US$250 million announced at the One Health Summit in Lyon, France, highlights a clear shift in global health, with Africa playing a leading role. Africa CDC welcomed the outcomes of the summit, where strong African leadership helped […]
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 […]