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strengthening MS to respond to disease threats.

23/12/2025

Expanding mpox vaccination into endemic zones is essential to shifting from response to elimination.

By aligning demand, financing, and technology transfer, mpox vaccination can also accelerate local manufacturing and strengthen long-term preparedness across the continent.

Missed our latest briefing? Watch here: https://ow.ly/9PAv50XNxUf

A Year in Review:Community-led action is strengthening prevention, improving surveillance, and expanding equitable acces...
23/12/2025

A Year in Review:

Community-led action is strengthening prevention, improving surveillance, and expanding equitable access to health services across Africa.

By working with local leaders, civil society organisations, and health stakeholders, Africa CDC is scaling resilient, people-centred health systems across the continent.

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A Year in Review: As we look back on the year, the launch of the African Epidemic Fund stands out as a turning point, st...
22/12/2025

A Year in Review:

As we look back on the year, the launch of the African Epidemic Fund stands out as a turning point, strengthening Africa’s ability to respond rapidly to outbreaks through African-led financing and decision-making.

This year reaffirmed a clear shift: from reacting late to being prepared early.

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22/12/2025

A year in review:

Africa CDC has supported African Union Member States in coordinating a unified voice in the Pandemic Treaty process.

Over the past three and a half years, this collaboration has focused on ensuring Africa’s needs—including equitable access to vaccines and therapeutics—are reflected in the agreement.

Particular attention has been given to advancing the Pathogen Access and Benefit-Sharing (PABS) agreement to promote fair participation and capacity building.

21/12/2025

Africa is strengthening its preparedness by learning from experience — across outbreaks, countries, and systems.

From leadership at the national level to stronger continental surveillance, these lessons are shaping how the continent prepares for future epidemics and pandemics.

▶️ Watch the full briefing: https://ow.ly/bnsx50XMRJN

Africa CDC brought together African scientists at its headquarters in Addis Ababa for a consultative workshop to advance...
21/12/2025

Africa CDC brought together African scientists at its headquarters in Addis Ababa for a consultative workshop to advance minimum requirements for preclinical and Phase I–IV clinical research in Africa.

Opening the meeting, Dr. Raji Tajudeen highlighted the urgency for African scientists to lead research and development—from discovery through to delivery.

This workshop is a critical step toward strengthening Africa-led innovation, regulatory readiness, and research sovereignty.

We are proud to share that our Director-General, Dr. Jean Kaseya, has been named by New African Magazine among the 100 M...
19/12/2025

We are proud to share that our Director-General, Dr. Jean Kaseya, has been named by New African Magazine among the 100 Most Influential Africans of 2025.

This recognition reflects a year of decisive leadership in strengthening Africa’s public health institutions, advancing health security and sovereignty, and championing African-led solutions in an increasingly complex health landscape.

Congratulations, Dr. Kaseya.

Read more here: https://ow.ly/nSXl50XMEPk

Marburg virus disease is rare but highly deadly.It causes severe haemorrhagic fever and can spread quickly without early...
19/12/2025

Marburg virus disease is rare but highly deadly.

It causes severe haemorrhagic fever and can spread quickly without early detection.
🔹 Marburg does not spread through the air
🔹 It spreads through direct contact with bodily fluids or contaminated surfaces
🔹 Early symptoms include sudden fever, severe headache, vomiting, diarrhoea, and extreme weakness

If you experience symptoms or have been exposed, seek medical care immediately.

Early action saves lives. Prevention starts with awareness.

18/12/2025

Join us for our weekly engagement with the media on health
emergencies across Africa.
Africa CDC Director General, H.E. Dr. Jean Kaseya, will share the latest insights and urgent actions being taken to combat these epidemics.

Date: Thursday Dec. 18, 2025

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

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

Contact us: Communications@africacdc.org

On 14 December 2020, the foundation was laid for the Africa CDC Headquarters Building — a defining milestone in strength...
18/12/2025

On 14 December 2020, the foundation was laid for the Africa CDC Headquarters Building — a defining milestone in strengthening Africa’s public health architecture.

Five years on, this moment continues to symbolise Africa’s commitment to building resilient, African-led health systems for the continent, and to translating vision into lasting institutional capacity.

đź”´ HAPPENING TODAY: Join us for a briefing on the Marburg outbreak in Ethiopia and the latest public health updates acros...
18/12/2025

đź”´ HAPPENING TODAY: Join us 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.

đź“… Date: Thursday, 18 December 2025
đź•“ Time:
* 16:00 | EAT (GMT+3)
* 15:00 | SAST (GMT+2)
* 14:00 | CAT (GMT+1)
* 13:00 | WAT (GMT)

đź”— Register to participate:
https://ow.ly/nO3750XLhF5

This week, the Africa CDC Southern Africa Regional Coordinating Centre (SARCC) supported as it took an important step ...
17/12/2025

This week, the Africa CDC Southern Africa Regional Coordinating Centre (SARCC) supported as it took an important step toward establishing its National Public Health Institute (NPHI).

SARCC coordinated a high-level benchmarking visit by a Zimbabwean delegation to the Zambia National Public Health Institute, providing an opportunity to learn from Zambia’s experience and practical steps in NPHI establishment. The delegation highlighted the value of South–South collaboration in strengthening public health institutions across the region.

Africa CDC, through SARCC, continues to support Member States in advancing coordinated regional action and strengthening national public health systems in line with Africa’s health security priorities.

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