Africa CDC Epidemic Intelligence Weekly Report, February 2025
Welcome to our Epidemic Intelligence Weekly Report, your trusted source for real-time updates on priority events of concern on the continent. The narrative brought to you focuses on three main areas: the epidemiological situation, event assessment (risk assessment and geoscope) and public health interventions by the affected Member State, partners, and Africa CDC. Every week […]
Africa CDC Epidemic Intelligence Weekly Report, January 2025
Welcome to our Epidemic Intelligence Weekly Report, your trusted source for real-time updates on priority events of concern on the continent. The narrative brought to you focuses on three main areas: the epidemiological situation, event assessment (risk assessment and geoscope) and public health interventions by the affected Member State, partners, and Africa CDC. Every week […]
Joint Continental Situation Report on the Mpox Epidemic in Africa (23 September- 03 November 2024)
1. Key Highlights in the last 28 days Notable trends in epidemiology, surveillance and containment • The epidemic is not yet contained as additional Member States continue to report outbreaks, driven by clade Ib. • Burundi weekly suspected cases are plateauing, with some fluctuations but the level of transmission remains relatively high. • Liberia had […]
African Vaccine Manufacturing Mapping – Supply and Demand Landscape
This slide deck, presented at the Developing Countries Vaccine Manufacturers Network International Annual General Meeting in October 2024, describes updated results from a study to assess the current and planned state of vaccine manufacturing in Africa and provides insights into what’s needed to develop a robust and sustainable vaccine manufacturing ecosystem. We surveyed African vaccine […]
How to prepare for the next inevitable Ebola outbreak: lessons from West Africa
Henry Kyobe Bosa, Neema Kamara, Merawi Aragaw, Misaki Wayengera, Patrick D. M. C. Katoto, Chikwe Ihekweazu, Mosoka P. Fallah, Moussa Douno, Robert Kwame Agyarko, Placide Mbala, Mamadou Souncalo Traoré, Ambrose Talisuna, James Bangura, Henry G. Mwebesa, Abdoulaye Bousso, Obasanya Joshua, James Sylvester Squire, Tolbert Nyenswah, Thelma V. Nelson, Justin Maeda, Olushayo Oluseun Olu, Yonas Tegegn […]
Mpox Joint Africa CDC – WHO SITREP
Executive Summary Summary of major developments during the reporting period (e.g., significant outbreaks, policy changes, vaccination campaigns, etc.). • Africa CDC and WHO established a Technical Review Committee (TRC) as an access and allocation mechanism for mpox vaccines, treatments, and diagnostics. • Nigeria was the first country to receive 10,000 doses of the JYNNEOS mpox […]
A Coordinated Research Roadmap on mpox Virus
ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT A scientific conference was held on August 29-30, 2024. It focused on aligning mpox research with outbreak response goals. This meeting was part of a comprehensive effort to align research initiatives with the practical needs of mpox outbreak control, emphasizing collaboration, regulatory and ethical considerations, and the leadership of affected countries. Over […]
Mpox Situation in Africa: Guidance for schools and childcare facilities
Purpose: This guidance is for school authorities, healthcare workers, and students to help them prepare and respond to the current mpox outbreak. It highlights key actions to prevent infections in schools to continue in-person learning during mpox outbreak and avoid delayed school openings, school closures and learning disruption. Introduction On 13 August 2024, Africa Centres […]