COVID-19 Scientific and Public Health Policy Update – 12 May 2020
In addition to our weekly brief on the spread of COVID-19 and the actions that Africa CDC is taking to help member states, Africa CDC has begun to share a weekly brief detailing the latest changes in scientific knowledge and public health policy changes, as well as updates to the latest guidance from WHO and […]
Outbreak Brief 17: COVID-19 Pandemic – 12 May 2020
Outbreak Update: Since the last brief (05 May 2020), 570,912 new confirmed1 coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases and 39,339 new deaths have been reported globally. To date, a total of 4,009,315 COVID-19 cases and 278,926 (CFR: 7%) related deaths have been reported worldwide. Worldwide, a total of 215 countries and territories have reported COVID-19 cases […]
Guidance on Community Physical Distancing During COVID-19 Pandemic
In Africa, the number of COVID-19 cases and affected countries has been increasing steadily. As of 24 April 2020, over 27,000 cases and 1,300 deaths have been reported in 52 countries. Community transmission is now widespread. The epidemic has the potential to result in substantial death and suffering in Africa due to four major factors: […]
Webinar : Why case investigation and contact tracing is important in the management of COVID-19
Topic: Why case investigation and contact tracing is important in the management of COVID-19 epidemic Description: Surveillance webinar on Fundamentals of case investigation and contact tracing, English Presenter: Dr. Hillary Bower and Dr Justin Maeda Registration link: https://bit.ly/3cBPCZD
COVID-19 Scientific and Public Health Policy Update – 5 May 2020
In addition to our weekly brief on the spread of COVID-19 and the actions that Africa CDC is taking to help member states, Africa CDC has begun to share a weekly brief detailing the latest changes in scientific knowledge and public health policy changes, as well as updates to the latest guidance from WHO and […]
COVID-19 Scientific and Public Health Policy Update – 28 April 2020
In addition to our weekly brief on the spread of COVID-19 and the actions that Africa CDC is taking to help member states, Africa CDC has begun to share a weekly brief detailing the latest changes in scientific knowledge and public health policy changes, as well as updates to the latest guidance from WHO and […]
Webinar: How do we use surveillance data to understand the person, time, place characteristics in an outbreak
Topic: How do we use surveillance data to understand the person, time, place characteristics in an outbreak. What are some of the commonly used methods of summarising and presenting data in a meaningful way Description: Webinar on Surveillance data use (analysis, interpretation and policy generation), English Presenter: Mr. Womi Eteng Oboma/Dr Siobhan Mor Registration link: […]
Webinar: What type of data is being reported for COVID-19
Topic: What type of data is being reported, does it cater for the local context needs, how can we incentivise reporting for COVID-19 at all levels Description: Surveillance Webinar on Essential components of outbreak reporting Presenter: Dr. Ashley Sharp/ Ms. Senga Sembuche Registration link: https://bit.ly/3dH3QrV
COVID-19 Scientific and Public Health Policy Update – 20 April 2020
In addition to our weekly brief on the spread of COVID-19 and the actions that Africa CDC is taking to help member states, Africa CDC has begun to share a weekly brief detailing the latest changes in scientific knowledge and public health policy changes, as well as updates to the latest guidance from WHO and […]
Weekly Report by the Africa CDC’s Director
WEEKLY REPORT BY THE AFRICA CDC’s DIRECTOR