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strengthening MS to respond to disease threats.

This week in Nairobi, Africa CDC and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control - ECDC hosted a five-day sci...
03/12/2025

This week in Nairobi, Africa CDC and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control - ECDC hosted a five-day scientific writing workshop, delivered through the Africa CDC–ECDC Partnership Project and supported by the European Commission.

The workshop brought together public-health professionals from across Africa to strengthen scientific writing, enhance publication output, and increase African contributions to peer-reviewed research.

This initiative reflects Africa CDC’s broader commitment to building sustainable scientific writing capacity and advancing Africa’s scientific leadership.

03/12/2025

Africa CDC participated in the Tunis Forum on the Development of Sino-African Medicine, a platform that brought together partners from Tunisia, China and across Africa to strengthen collaboration in medical research, innovation and health system development.

The Forum focused on advancing shared priorities in health security, medical innovation and capacity-building for the continent.

📹 Watch the highlights: https://youtu.be/RDKXYRwiExI



Ministère de la santé وزارة الصحة

02/12/2025

When outbreaks occur, response measures must balance protecting communities, maintaining public trust, and minimising unnecessary disruption.

In Jinka, , authorities have introduced targeted measures to help limit the spread of Marburg virus while keeping essential services running.

Missed our latest briefing? Watch Here:
https://ow.ly/S5ab50XzXEf

🗞️ BREAKING: Ebola Outbreak in the DRC Declared OverThe Democratic Republic of Congo has officially declared the end of ...
02/12/2025

🗞️ BREAKING: Ebola Outbreak in the DRC Declared Over

The Democratic Republic of Congo has officially declared the end of its latest Ebola outbreak after 42 days with no new cases, confirming full containment.

With more than 44,400 people vaccinated and effective treatments such as Ebanga deployed, this milestone shows what coordinated action, strong surveillance, and rapid response can achieve.

Africa CDC welcomes this declaration as a major public-health milestone and a testament to the dedication of frontline teams, health workers, and communities who worked tirelessly to protect lives.

🔗 Read more: https://ow.ly/pnCc50XAtyu

On , we honour progress and recognise the work still ahead.Millions of people across continue to face preventable bar...
01/12/2025

On , we honour progress and recognise the work still ahead.

Millions of people across continue to face preventable barriers to HIV prevention, testing, and treatment. Countries are advancing toward global targets, but sustained commitment and investment are essential to protect these gains.

Together, we can end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030.

A Boost for Africa’s Health Security!A successful due diligence assessment opened the door for direct funding from the U...
01/12/2025

A Boost for Africa’s Health Security!

A successful due diligence assessment opened the door for direct funding from the United Kingdom, a significant milestone that strengthened Africa CDC ability to drive health security, outbreak response, and disease prevention across the continent.

This achievement reinforces global confidence in Africa’s public health leadership and sovereignty.

Read more: https://ow.ly/WtlJ50Xz4NL

Join us this week for a briefing on the Marburg outbreak in Ethiopia and the latest public health updates across the con...
01/12/2025

Join us this week for a briefing on the Marburg outbreak in Ethiopia and the latest public health updates across the continent. Africa CDC Director General will share situation analysis, response measures, and priority actions to strengthen regional health security.

📅 Date: Thursday, 04 December 2025
🕓 Time:
* 16:00 | EAT (GMT+3)
* 15:00 | SAST (GMT+2)
* 14:00 | CAT (GMT+1)
* 13:00 | WAT (GMT)

🔗 Register to participate:
https://africacdc-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xupAEi20SpGlQnNXfkdaZw

Africa CDC , the World Health Organization (WHO) and the The Kingdom of Morocco launched the Health Emergency Leaders Ne...
30/11/2025

Africa CDC , the World Health Organization (WHO) and the The Kingdom of Morocco launched the Health Emergency Leaders Network to strengthen preparedness, readiness, and cross-border response across Africa and the Eastern Mediterranean.

The platform brought together senior public health leaders to advance collaboration, shared learning, and a more resilient regional health system.

Read more: https://africacdc.org/news-item/health-emergency-leaders-network-for-africa-and-eastern-mediterranean-launched/

Africa CDC convened the Northern Africa Annual Health Partners Forum, bringing together regional and global institutions...
30/11/2025

Africa CDC convened the Northern Africa Annual Health Partners Forum, bringing together regional and global institutions to strengthen coordination and set shared health priorities for 2026.

A key outcome was the launch of the North Africa Health Partners Coalition, with IOM - UN Migration as Chair, Eastern Mediterranean Public Health Network and the World Bank as Co-Chairs, and Africa CDC as Secretariat.

Africa CDC’s Northern Regional Director, Dr. Wessam Mankoula, welcomed the new leadership, noting that IOM’s role will help “further champion cross-partner collaboration” to advance health security and system resilience across the sub-region.

Strengthening Protection in AfricaAfrica CDC, the World Health Organization (WHO), and partners have launched the LC16...
29/11/2025

Strengthening Protection in Africa

Africa CDC, the World Health Organization (WHO), and partners have launched the LC16m8 mpox vaccine study in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to evaluate the vaccine’s safety and effectiveness in real-life African settings.

The study is generating essential evidence to guide future vaccination strategies across the continent, including for children and people at higher risk.

Read more: https://ow.ly/Pg0m50Xz73q

29/11/2025

What will it take for Africa to reduce premature mortality by half by 2050, deaths before age 70 from preventable or treatable causes?

During an Africa CDC high-level discussion, experts emphasized that clear, evidence-based priority-setting aligned with population health needs and available resources is essential.

Strengthening this approach, together with mobilizing communities and investment, will be critical to advancing the recommendations of The Lancet Commission on Investing in Health and achieving the “50 by 50” goal.

Read more: https://ow.ly/Wjrc50Xz6si

Join us from 2–6 December in 🇹🇿Tanzania as Africa marks the 7th Awareness Week under the theme Act Now: Protect Our P...
29/11/2025

Join us from 2–6 December in 🇹🇿Tanzania as Africa marks the 7th Awareness Week under the theme Act Now: Protect Our Present, Secure Our Future.

Africa’s collective action can slow AMR, save lives, and secure the potency of lifesaving medicines for the next generation.

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