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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

17/03/2026

Africa CDC remains aligned with global recommendations on the use of MVA-BN and LC16 vaccines for individuals aged one year and above, while ensuring decisions are guided by science and data from Africa.

Missed the latest press briefing? Watch Here: https://ow.ly/ZN5I50Yvee2

Africa CDC has officially launched the implementation of the SPARK-NCD Programme through a national multi-stakeholder en...
17/03/2026

Africa CDC has officially launched the implementation of the SPARK-NCD Programme through a national multi-stakeholder engagement meeting, marking a key step toward strengthening Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) surveillance across the continent.

As a flagship Africa CDC initiative, SPARK-NCD equips frontline health workers with field epidemiology skills to generate and use data for evidence-based prevention and control of NCDs — fully embedded within existing national health systems.

During the meeting, experts reviewed the curriculum and adaptation methodologies to ensure it reflects African Union Member States’ lived realities, national priorities, and implementation contexts.

A high-level meeting on the transition of the Incident Management Support Team (IMST) into a permanent continental mecha...
16/03/2026

A high-level meeting on the transition of the Incident Management Support Team (IMST) into a permanent continental mechanism brought together Africa CDC and partners to advance efforts to strengthen Africa’s institutional framework for preparedness, prevention, and response to health emergencies across the continent.

Read more about Africa CDC’s efforts to strengthen continental health emergency preparedness and response: https://ow.ly/9RWw50YuGa3

Join us this Thursday for a briefing on health emergencies across the continent, highlighting key response priorities to...
16/03/2026

Join us this Thursday for a briefing on health emergencies across the continent, highlighting key response priorities to strengthen regional health security.

📅 Date: Thursday, 19 March 2026
🕓 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_WFvZo5rBT9KQ67FCnaLzkw

Africa CDC convened the National Public Health Institutes (NPHI) Maturity Assessment Framework Consultative Workshop in ...
15/03/2026

Africa CDC convened the National Public Health Institutes (NPHI) Maturity Assessment Framework Consultative Workshop in Nairobi.

Opening the session, Dr. Mazyanga Lucy Mazaba, Regional Director of the Africa CDC Eastern Africa RCC, underscored the role of strong NPHIs in advancing Africa’s Health Security and Sovereignty (AHSS) Agenda.

The Maturity Assessment Tool will help African Union Member States benchmark capacity, with Botswana, Malawi & Sierra Leone sharing lessons from pilots.

The consultation is supported by World Health Organization (WHO), the International Association of National Public Health Institutes and the CDC.

14/03/2026

Africa has elevated fungal diseases to a continental public health priority.

At Africa’s first Fungal Disease Summit, stakeholders committed to strengthening surveillance, improving diagnostics, expanding treatment, and advancing research to reduce preventable deaths.

Co-convened by Africa CDC and the Global Action for Fungal Infections (GAFFI), the summit marks an important step toward coordinated action against fungal infections and rising antifungal resistance across the continent.

🔗 Read more: https://ow.ly/je8p50Ytasz

During a health emergency, misinformation can spread as fast as disease. Responding to that threat requires not only str...
13/03/2026

During a health emergency, misinformation can spread as fast as disease. Responding to that threat requires not only strong institutions, but journalists equipped to inform, educate, and empower communities.

Africa CDC is committed to building that capacity. Through the establishment of a Public Health track, we are investing in journalists who can cover outbreaks, health systems, and Africa's public health priorities with depth and credibility.

In collaboration with the African Union Media Fellowship, fellows today visited Africa CDC Headquarters in Addis Ababa as part of their study tour, marking the start of a 16-month programme featuring masterclasses and direct engagements with our technical experts on outbreak response and the Africa Health Security and Sovereignty Agenda.

Strengthening evidence-based public health reporting is essential to building trust and improving health outcomes across Africa.

Africa CDC’s Mental Health Leadership Programme (MHLP) invites emerging leaders to apply for the upcoming Mental Health ...
13/03/2026

Africa CDC’s Mental Health Leadership Programme (MHLP) invites emerging leaders to apply for the upcoming Mental Health Leadership & Advocacy Course taking place 10–22 May 2026 at AUC The American University in Cairo.

🗓 Application deadline: 21 March 2026
📍Cairo, Egypt
🎓 Scholarships available
🔗 Apply here: https://ow.ly/Ecee50YsLAH

Apply now to join a network shaping the future of mental health across Africa.

13/03/2026

Africa CDC and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance convened the African Manufacturing Pre‑Marketplace Forum under the theme: “From Commitment to Commercialization: Unlocking Markets for African‑Made Health Products.”

H.E. Dr. Jean Kaseya opened the forum, which brought together public health experts, African Union Member State representatives, and global health product manufacturing leaders.

The forum addressed market readiness, regulatory pathways, financing, and supply-demand alignment — key steps toward Africa’s goal of 60% of vaccines produced on the continent by 2040.

12/03/2026

Africa’s health story must be told by Africans.

Africa CDC is proud to support the Public Health Track within the African Union Media Fellowship Cohort 3.0, contributing to this newly introduced track under the wider cohort of 22 fellows from 18 AU Member States.

Welcoming the fellows to AU Headquarters, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, underscored the important role of African journalists in shaping the continent’s narrative. This reflects Africa CDC’s commitment to strengthening credible, evidence-based public health reporting across Africa.

Over the next 16 months, fellows in the Public Health Track will deepen their reporting on outbreak response, pandemic preparedness, and health security through mentorship and technical engagement.

Anchored in the Africa Health Security and Sovereignty Agenda, this initiative is helping build a stronger public health information ecosystem that is accurate, contextual, and responsive to African realities.

12/03/2026

Africa CDC’s weekly briefing spotlights key response actions and priority public health issues shaping Africa’s health security.

Date: March 12, 2026

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

🔴 HAPPENING TODAY:Join us this afternoon for a briefing on health emergencies across the continent, highlighting key res...
12/03/2026

🔴 HAPPENING TODAY:

Join us this afternoon for a briefing on health emergencies across the continent, highlighting key response priorities to strengthen regional health security.

📅 Date: Thursday, 12 March 2026
🕓 Time:
* 16:00 | EAT (GMT+3)
* 15:00 | SAST (GMT+2)
* 14:00 | CAT (GMT+1)
* 13:00 | WAT (GMT)

🔗 For attendance, register at the link below: https://africacdc-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Gy5lC9ZdQK-aWFMKeLraIw

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