COVID-19 Scientific and Public Health Policy Update – (20 October 2020)
In addition to our Weekly Outbreak Brief on the spread of COVID-19 and the actions that Africa CDC is taking to help African Union Member States. Africa CDC shares a weekly brief detailing the latest developments in scientific knowledge and public health policy from around the world, as well as updates to the latest guidance […]
Outbreak Brief 39: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic
Outbreak Update: Since the last brief (6 October 2020), 2,315,658 new confirmed1 coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases and 39,532 new deaths have been reported globally. To date, a total of 37,428,586 COVID-19 cases and 1,075,298 related deaths (case fatality rate (CFR): 2.9%) have been reported from 217 countries and territories. The distribution of cumulative cases […]
Joint WHO AFRO and Africa CDC Statement on the Use of Corticosteroid for the Management of Severe and Critical COVID-19 Cases
The first WHO interim guidance for the management of patients with COVID-19 was published in March 2020. The guidance was recently updated and republished in May 2020. In June 2020, following the announcement of findings from the RECOVERY trial that severe/critical COVID-19 cases benefit from Dexamethasone, Africa CDC released a statement that encourages Member States […]
Africa CDC COVID-19 Social Media Support Kit
This kit provides a messaging framework and accompanying social media share graphics for African Union (AU) Member States and partner organizations of the Africa CDC. These campaign support materials have been developed and shared to bolster national initiatives and outreach campaigns in AU Member States. The message will continue to evolve as the COVID-19 pandemic […]
COVID-19 Pandemic Response Initiatives
1- AFRICA JOINT CONTINENTAL STRATEGY FOR COVID-19 OUTBREAK 2- AFRICA TASK FORCE FOR CORONAVIRUS (AFTCOR) 3- PARTNERSHIP TO ACCELERATE COVID-19 TESTING IN AFRICA (PACT) 4- AFRICA MEDICAL SUPPLIES PLATFORM (AMSP) 5- CONSORTIUM FOR COVID-19 CLINICAL VACCINE TRIALS (CONCVACT) 6- AFRICA AGAINST COVID-19: SAVING LIVES, ECONOMIES AND LIVELIHOODS
Responding to COVID-19 in Africa: Using data to find a Balance (Part II)
Executive summary: Six months into the COVID-19 pandemic, governments have had to make tough decisions about how best to protect the public’s health first and foremost, while also safeguarding livelihoods and reducing the social harm that can come with bringing many society activities to a near halt. Generally, African Union (AU) Member States have confirmed […]
COVID-19 Scientific and Public Health Policy Update – (06 October 2020)
In addition to our Weekly Outbreak Brief on the spread of COVID-19 and the actions that Africa CDC is taking to help African Union Member States. Africa CDC shares a weekly brief detailing the latest developments in scientific knowledge and public health policy from around the world, as well as updates to the latest guidance […]
Outbreak Brief 38: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic
Outbreak Update: Since the last brief (29 September 2020), 2,073,499 new confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases and 38,834 new deaths have been reported globally. To date, a total of 35,112,928 COVID-19 cases and 1,035,766 related deaths (case fatality rate (CFR): 2.9%) have been reported from 217 countries and territories. The distribution of cumulative cases […]
Outbreak Brief 37: COVID-19 Pandemic – 29 September 2020
Outbreak Update: Since the last brief (22 September 2020), 2,084,654 new confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases and 37,690 new deaths have been reported globally. To date, a total of 33,039,429 COVID-19 cases and 996,932 related deaths (case fatality rate (CFR): 3.0%) have been reported from 217 countries and territories. The distribution of cumulative cases […]
Mortality Action Partnerships for COVID 19
Save the Dates:Country experience sharing07 October; 16:00 – 17:30 EATPartner Support (panel discussion)14 October; 16:00 – 17:30 EATValidation of the Continental Framework21 October; 16:00 – 17:30 EATKindly register, to gain access to the meetings: https://events.gatesfoundation.org/d/x7q332