State of Africa’s Stillbirths Report

Africa’s most preventable health system failure Stillbirth is Africa’s silent epidemic and one of the clearest indicators of health system failure. Every 30 seconds, a baby is stillborn on the continent. In 2023 alone, nearly one million third-trimester stillbirths occurred across Africa — most of them preventable. Countries cannot claim progress toward health security or […]

Africa CDC Epidemic Intelligence Weekly Report, March 2026

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, February 2026

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 2026

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, December 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 […]

Resources for the World Antimicrobial Awareness Week #WAAW2025

Join us in commemorating World Antimicrobial Awareness Week #WAAW2025 from 18-24th Nov, 2025.Download our free resources and social medial tools as you promote the responsible use of antimicrobials and celebrate #WAAW#AfricaWAAW #StopSuperbugsAfrica.Don’t forget to tag us on social media X, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram @AfricaCDC.

Africa CDC Epidemic Intelligence Weekly Report, November 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, October 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 […]

Enhancing Cholera Detection and Surveillance in Africa

Background Since the beginning of 2025, a total of 73,806 cholera cases and 490 deaths (CFR: 0.66%) have been reported across 22 African Union Member States. In comparison, 2024 saw 169,801 cases and 3,056 deaths, with a fatality rate of 1.8%. Over recent years, several African Union Member States have faced severe and protracted cholera […]

Africa CDC Epidemic Intelligence Weekly Report, September 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 […]