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A continental autonomous health agency of the AU established to support public health initiatives of Member States & strengthen the capacity of their public health institutions to detect, prevent, control & respond quickly & effectively to disease threats

This , Africa CDC reaffirms its commitment to ending malaria in Africa.Together with African Union Member States and p...
25/04/2026

This , Africa CDC reaffirms its commitment to ending malaria in Africa.

Together with African Union Member States and partners, we can expand access to lifesaving tools and move closer to a malaria-free future.

Strong public health needs strong public health journalism.Africa CDC is leading the inaugural Public Health Track of th...
25/04/2026

Strong public health needs strong public health journalism.

Africa CDC is leading the inaugural Public Health Track of the African Union Media Fellowship ( Cohort 3.0), supporting five African journalists to strengthen public health reporting across the continent.

The Public Health Masterclass Series opens this week with "Shaping the African Narrative" led by Africa CDC technical experts and designed to build African newsrooms' capacity to cover the continent's health story with accuracy, context, and continental perspective.

The story of Africa's health is one Africans must tell.

Africa CDC welcomes Algeria’s elimination of trachoma as a public health problem, becoming the 29th country globally and...
24/04/2026

Africa CDC welcomes Algeria’s elimination of trachoma as a public health problem, becoming the 29th country globally and the 10th in the World Health Organization (WHO) African Region to reach this milestone.

As of 24 April 2026, at least 13 African Union Member States have been WHO-validated as having eliminated trachoma as a public health problem.

Trachoma elimination across all 55 AU Member States is within reach. The next phase must move from fragmented disease control to integrated, data-driven, community-owned elimination, anchored in PHC, WASH, surveillance, and Africa’s health security and sovereignty agenda.

Find out more: https://ow.ly/Cah950YP1JB

24/04/2026

African Vaccination Week 2026 begins today, highlighting the importance of strengthening routine immunization and closing persistent coverage gaps across the continent.

Countries and partners continue to work together to ensure vaccines are delivered safely, equitably, and efficiently to every community.

Expanding access to immunization remains essential to protecting lives, preventing disease outbreaks, and advancing health security for all.

📹 Watch Dr. Jean Kaseya's message on : https://ow.ly/tRP050YOSnK

23/04/2026

Date: April 23, 2026

’s weekly briefing brings you the latest updates on priority public health issues and coordinated response actions advancing Africa’s health security.

Aligned with the goals of the Africa Health Security and Sovereignty (AHSS) Agenda, this briefing highlights how African Union Member States and partners are strengthening prevention, preparedness, detection, and response systems across the continent.

Time:
16:00 | Eastern Africa Time (GMT +3)
15:00 | Southern Africa Time (GMT +2)
14:00 | Central Africa Time (GMT +1)
13:00 | West Africa Time (GMT)

MODERATOR: Margaret(Meg) Edwin, MSc,
Director of Communication & Public Information, Africa CDC

Contact: Communications@africacdc.org

At , Africa CDC will drive key conversations shaping Africa’s health future, with a focus on health financing reform, s...
23/04/2026

At , Africa CDC will drive key conversations shaping Africa’s health future, with a focus on health financing reform, system strengthening, and Africa-led solutions.

We will also lead the launch of the Continental Immunisation Strategy, a major milestone for immunisation across the continent. These priorities are central to advancing resilient, self-sustaining health systems across Africa.

Join us in Nairobi as we engage partners and stakeholders around the priorities shaping the continent’s health future.

Explore our full programme and engagements: https://africacdc.org/africa-cdc-at-whs2026/

🔴 HAPPENING TODAY:Join us this afternoon for an important briefing on the Africa Health Security and Sovereignty (AHSS) ...
23/04/2026

🔴 HAPPENING TODAY:
Join us this afternoon for an important briefing on the Africa Health Security and Sovereignty (AHSS) agenda, including the latest on health emergencies across the continent.

From preparedness and response to stronger coordination and African-led solutions, the session will spotlight priorities for building more resilient health systems.

📅 Date: Thursday, 23 April 2026
🕓 Time:
16:00 | EAT (GMT+3)
15:00 | SAST (GMT+2)
14:00 | CAT (GMT+1)
13:00 | WAT (GMT)

🔗 Register here: https://africacdc-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_E3UlfwMVQbeZtEykBnEZJA

Available in English and French.

Africa CDC, is hosting the second annual Continental Directors of Surveillance Forum, uniting leaders from all 55 Africa...
22/04/2026

Africa CDC, is hosting the second annual Continental Directors of Surveillance Forum, uniting leaders from all 55 African Union Member States, 34 Surveillance Focal Points, 15 Senior Lab Scientists, Regional Directors, partners like Ecowas - Cedeao, Gates Foundation, World Health Organization (WHO), IOM - UN Migration, European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control - ECDC, UK Health Security Agency, US CDC, EU HERA and UN Environment Programme.

During this forum, we launched:
1️⃣ Africa CDC Indicator-Based Surveillance Strategic Framework
2️⃣ Wastewater Environmental Surveillance (WES), a public health tool dedicated to tracking pathogens through sewage systems to detect outbreaks early and act quickly.

We are proud to officially announce the 5th International Conference on Public Health in Africa !CPHIA 2026 will be hos...
22/04/2026

We are proud to officially announce the 5th International Conference on Public Health in Africa !

CPHIA 2026 will be hosted in Addis Ababa and will serve as the premier continental platform to drive action toward strengthening Africa's health security systems and sustainable public health leadership across the continent.

📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
🗓 1–5 November 2026
🔗 Learn more: africacdc.org/events/cphia-2026/

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia African Union

From policy to practice, Africa is rising to champion mental health leadership where it matters most. Today marked the l...
22/04/2026

From policy to practice, Africa is rising to champion mental health leadership where it matters most.

Today marked the launch of the Africa CDC Mental Health Leadership Programme (MHLP) – Eastern Africa cohort. The two-week intensive leadership and advocacy training is hosted at the Kenya Medical Training College in Nairobi.

In partnership with The Ministry of Health, KMTC, and Wellcome Trust, this programme reinforces a shared commitment to advancing mental health within the broader Africa Health Security and Sovereignty agenda, recognising mental health as central to resilient and inclusive health systems.

The second cohort is a testament to Africa CDC’s unwavering commitment to building resilient mental health systems through capacity, leadership, and collaboration.

🗞️ NEW: The African Union and the European Commission have launched new health initiatives worth more than €100 million ...
21/04/2026

🗞️ NEW: The African Union and the European Commission have launched new health initiatives worth more than €100 million under the Global Gateway strategy.

Implemented through Africa CDC, these initiatives will:
• Strengthen national public health institutes
• Enhance health security through a One Health approach
• Expand digital health for pandemic preparedness and primary healthcare

This is a major step toward stronger, more resilient health systems across Africa, led by African institutions and priorities.

Find out more: https://ow.ly/Gbjt50YNykP



EU Delegation to the African Union

Africa CDC is strengthening health security across the continent with a science-driven research prioritisation approach....
21/04/2026

Africa CDC is strengthening health security across the continent with a science-driven research prioritisation approach.

The African Health Research and Development Agenda offers a clear, evidence-based framework to help African Union Member States identify and prioritise health research that drives the greatest impact.

Built with broad stakeholder input and a One Health perspective, this agenda introduces weighted criteria and a new quantitative prioritisation tool for more transparent, consistent research investment decisions.

📥 Download the full report: https://ow.ly/EBvf50YMrCv

Available in four AU languages.

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