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 […]
World Congress of Epidemiology 2024
Africa CDC Saving Lives and Livelihoods Microplanning workshop for Northern Africa Region
Outbreak Report, 13 September 2024: Mpox Situation in Africa
First Mpox Case in North Africa Since Africa CDC Declaration of Public Health Emergency of Continental Security (PHECS) Africa CDC confirms the first Mpox case in North Africa for 2024, reported by Morocco’s Ministry of Health and Social Protection on 12 September. A 32-year-old male from Marrakech, currently stable and isolated, tested positive and is […]
Rapport sur l’épidémie, 13 septembre 2024: Situation de la Mpox en Afrique
Premier cas de Mpox en Afrique du Nord depuis la déclaration par Africa CDC de Mpox comme Urgence de Santé Publique de Sécurité Continentale (USPSEC) Africa CDC confirme le premier cas de Mpox en Afrique du Nord pour l’année 2024, signalé par le ministère de la Santé et de la Protection sociale du Maroc le […]
Mpox Continental Preparedness and Response Plan for Africa
Executive Summary On August 13, 2024, the Africa CDC declared the mpox outbreak a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security (PHECS). The following day, the WHO declared it a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). A coordinated, continent-wide response is essential, co-led by the African Union (AU) through the Africa CDC and the World […]