Africa CDC

Africa CDC Africa CDC is a continental autonomous health agency
strengthening MS to respond to disease threats.

Genomic surveillance is reshaping how Africa fights malaria.Through a continent-wide initiative, Africa CDC and partners...
08/11/2025

Genomic surveillance is reshaping how Africa fights malaria.

Through a continent-wide initiative, Africa CDC and partners are helping countries use genomic tools to detect mutations earlier, monitor transmission, and target interventions more precisely — accelerating progress toward a malaria-free Africa.

📘 Learn more: https://ow.ly/ZCGb50XoqMq

08/11/2025

Twenty African countries are battling measles outbreaks — a disease we can prevent.

Conflict, displacement, and low immunisation coverage have left millions of children unprotected.

Strengthening routine immunisation and restoring stability are key to closing Africa’s measles gap.

📺 Missed our latest briefing? Watch here: https://ow.ly/hUrh50XopAT

In rural Uganda, unreliable electricity often puts vaccines at risk.Through a US$4.3 million partnership, Africa CDC, th...
07/11/2025

In rural Uganda, unreliable electricity often puts vaccines at risk.

Through a US$4.3 million partnership, Africa CDC, the Mastercard Foundation, and the Ministry of Health are installing 500 solar-powered refrigerators and 1,746 remote temperature monitors to keep vaccines safe and effective — even in off-grid areas.

This investment is a lifeline for millions of children and mothers, strengthening Uganda’s immunisation programme and advancing Africa’s health sovereignty.

Read More 🔗https://ow.ly/s9BA50XnQcj

06/11/2025

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 Nov. 6, 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

Every child deserves to be born free of HIV, syphilis & hepatitis B. 💙At Africa’s 1st Conference in Kampala, Africa CD...
06/11/2025

Every child deserves to be born free of HIV, syphilis & hepatitis B. 💙

At Africa’s 1st Conference in Kampala, Africa CDC, African Union Member States and partners committed to end mother-to-child transmission by 2030.

With stronger systems, vaccines & care for mothers, we can ensure every child is born free from preventable infections.

Read more 👉 https://ow.ly/EOnQ50XnBWw

🔴 HAPPENING TODAY]: Join us for the weekly briefing on health emergencies across the continent. Africa CDC Director Gene...
06/11/2025

🔴 HAPPENING TODAY]: Join us for the weekly briefing on health emergencies across the continent. Africa CDC Director General Dr. Jean Kaseya will brief the press today on continental response efforts.

Media and stakeholders are encouraged to attend.

📅 Date: Thursday, 6 November 2025
🕓 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 African Countries (GMT)

Register now to participate:

https://africacdc-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OYr6pTXNSlCMzv6W8shO4Q

05/11/2025

Antimicrobial resistance ( ) is a growing global threat.

When medicines stop working, common infections can become deadly again.

But we can all help stop it.

✅Use antibiotics only when prescribed by a qualified health professional
✅Don’t demand antibiotics for colds or flu
✅Wash your hands often
✅Get vaccinated

Together, let’s stop the spread of AMR.

🗞️ Breaking: Africa and Europe advance a shared vision for health sovereigntyAfrican and European leaders met today in P...
05/11/2025

🗞️ Breaking: Africa and Europe advance a shared vision for health sovereignty

African and European leaders met today in Pretoria, South Africa, reaffirming their commitment to equity, security, and resilience in health, as both regions align priorities ahead of the AU–EU Summit in Luanda.

Under the leadership of the African Union and together with partners, Africa CDC contributes to advancing the AU–EU Health Partnership, strengthening systems and driving health sovereignty across the continent.

Find out more: https://ow.ly/sAy150XmWqL

Investing in people strengthens systems.Through the Field Epidemiology Training Programme in Mental Health, professional...
05/11/2025

Investing in people strengthens systems.

Through the Field Epidemiology Training Programme in Mental Health, professionals from five West African countries gained the skills to collect data, evaluate systems and decentralise services.

Led by Africa CDC and African Field Epidemiology Network, this collaboration demonstrates the power of partnership in building resilient health systems.

Read More 🔗:https://ow.ly/5F9X50Xmq3V

Strong institutions mean stronger health systems. Under the and the Africa CDC Strategic Plan 2023–2027, Africa CDC ha...
04/11/2025

Strong institutions mean stronger health systems.

Under the and the Africa CDC Strategic Plan 2023–2027, Africa CDC has launched the Plan for the Development of National Public Health Institutes in Africa 2025–2027.

The plan supports Member States to establish and empower National Public Health Institutes (NPHIs) with the right laws, skills, and resources to lead Africa’s health security efforts.

Read more: https://ow.ly/wEqK50XlPWE

Building stronger health systems starts with strong laws. ⚖️At , Africa CDC and Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Inn...
04/11/2025

Building stronger health systems starts with strong laws. ⚖️

At , Africa CDC and Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations - CEPI, brought together leaders from Southern Africa to discuss how legal preparedness can help countries respond faster and protect more lives during health emergencies.

Rights. Accountability. Action.

Together for a resilient, healthy Africa.

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