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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

Africa is taking bold steps to close the diagnostic gap in antimicrobial resistance ( ) and strengthen microbiology labo...
12/05/2026

Africa is taking bold steps to close the diagnostic gap in antimicrobial resistance ( ) and strengthen microbiology laboratory capacity for better surveillance, prevention, and control.

Out of over 50,000 medical labs assessed in 14 African countries, only 1.3% conduct routine AMR testing—leaving more than 261 million people without access to vital services.

Africa CDC, the African Society for Laboratory Medicine (ASLM), and Team Europe under the European Commission have launched the four-year ARILAC initiative to transform AMR surveillance and clinical care.

🔗 Read More: https://ow.ly/FpnI50YXGZH

With interoperable surveillance systems, we can generate stronger evidence and act faster to protect lives and livelihoods across Africa.

At the Africa Forward Summit, Africa CDC and Aspen Pharmacare Ltd advanced discussions on a long-term partnership to str...
12/05/2026

At the Africa Forward Summit, Africa CDC and Aspen Pharmacare Ltd advanced discussions on a long-term partnership to strengthen sustainable vaccine manufacturing and supply security across the continent.

The engagement reflects a shared commitment to building viable markets for African-made vaccines and advancing Africa’s health security agenda.

🔗 More: https://shorturl.at/Vh62X

🦠 Hantavirus prevention starts with simple daily actions. Protect yourself and your family by maintaining clean living s...
12/05/2026

🦠 Hantavirus prevention starts with simple daily actions. Protect yourself and your family by maintaining clean living spaces, storing food securely, sealing entry points to prevent rodent access, and using gloves and disinfectant when handling rodent waste.

Be alert for symptoms such as fever, headache, muscle aches, fatigue, or difficulty breathing. Early medical attention is crucial—your health is our priority.

Stay informed and help keep our communities safe.

Africa CDC congratulates Biovac, Proparco, and partners on the US$180 million investment milestone signed on the sidelin...
11/05/2026

Africa CDC congratulates Biovac, Proparco, and partners on the US$180 million investment milestone signed on the sidelines of the Africa Forward Summit to expand vaccine manufacturing capacity in Africa.

The investment will support technology transfer, production scale-up, and stronger pathways for African-made vaccines to reach the market — a critical step in advancing Africa’s Health Security and Sovereignty Agenda.

Read more: Africa CDC Statement: https://ow.ly/XrQR50YXGA8

Africa CDC and the World Health Organization (WHO) invite ministries of health, public health professionals, laboratory ...
11/05/2026

Africa CDC and the World Health Organization (WHO) invite ministries of health, public health professionals, laboratory specialists, clinicians, One Health stakeholders and partners to a joint technical briefing on strengthening preparedness and response to hantavirus risks.

While the current risk to Africa remains low, vigilance and preparedness remain essential. This session will provide key technical updates, outbreak insights, and practical approaches for surveillance, risk assessment, preparedness and response coordination.

🗓 Tuesday, 12 May 2026
⏰ 09:00–10:30 GMT+1
Register: tiny.cc/Hantavirus

🌍 Interpretation available in English, French, Portuguese & Arabic

Join us this Thursday for an important briefing on the Africa Health Security and Sovereignty (AHSS) agenda, including t...
11/05/2026

Join us this Thursday 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, 14 May 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_Ac-SFlioRnCvGb1ns7i_ng

🇰🇪 Kenya is taking a major step toward stronger health security with the development of a National Health Knowledge Hub—...
10/05/2026

🇰🇪 Kenya is taking a major step toward stronger health security with the development of a National Health Knowledge Hub—supported by Africa CDC’s Africa Health Knowledge Hub.

Why does this matter?
Faster access to reliable, real-time public health information means better decisions, earlier action, and lives saved.

At a consultative meeting in Nairobi, stakeholders aligned on a joint roadmap to build a system that connects data, evidence, and decision-makers.

Bringing together the Kenya National Public Health Institute and The Ministry of Health, reinforcing collaboration and knowledge sharing to strengthen health security.

🇹🇳 Tunisia is taking bold steps to strengthen health security and vaccine systems through the Saving Lives and Livelihoo...
09/05/2026

🇹🇳 Tunisia is taking bold steps to strengthen health security and vaccine systems through the Saving Lives and Livelihoods (SLL) initiative, powered by the Mastercard Foundation and coordinated by Africa CDC.

From training 117 dedicated health professionals across all 24 governorates to upgrading cold chain infrastructure and deploying over 1,000 temperature-monitoring devices, SLL is transforming immunisation for communities nationwide.

This partnership is a testament to Africa CDC's and Member States ' commitment to advancing Africa Health Security and Sovereignty (AHSS) agenda, ensuring every community in Tunisia has equitable access to safe, effective vaccines.

Ministère de la santé وزارة الصحة, Mastercard Foundation, UNICEF

Africa’s health workforce is central to stronger, more resilient health systems.At the 2nd Africa Health Workforce Inves...
09/05/2026

Africa’s health workforce is central to stronger, more resilient health systems.

At the 2nd Africa Health Workforce Investment Forum in Accra, Ghana, Africa CDC joined Ministers, Heads of Delegation, regional institutions, and partners to move from commitment to action on planning, training, retaining, and investing in health workers.

Led by Prof. Aliko Baba Ahmed, Africa CDC highlighted its Africa Health Security and Sovereignty agenda and the importance of operationalising the African Union Health Workforce Task Team as a continental coordination platform for Human Resources for Health. Africa CDC also recognised the leadership of H.E. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as AU Champion for Human Resources for Health and Community Health Workers.

Africa CDC remains committed to working with Member States and partners to strengthen the health workforce needed to advance health security, primary health care (PHC), and universal health coverage (UHC) across Africa.

08/05/2026

Africa CDC, in collaboration with the Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, brings you the official launch of the 2026 edition of the International Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA 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)the

For inquiries contact: communications@africacdc.org

Africa’s leading public health conference is heading to Addis Ababa.Join Africa CDC and the Government of Ethiopia for t...
08/05/2026

Africa’s leading public health conference is heading to Addis Ababa.

Join Africa CDC and the Government of Ethiopia for the official launch of — a platform to shape Africa’s health security and sovereignty agenda.

From 23–27 November 2026, CPHIA 2026 will convene policymakers, scientists, health leaders, innovators and partners from across Africa and beyond in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Don’t miss the webinar today.

📅 Date: Friday, 08 May 2026
🕓 Time:
16:00 | EAT (GMT+3)
15:00 | SAST (GMT+2)
14:00 | CAT (GMT+1)
13:00 | WAT (GMT)

🔗 Register: https://ow.ly/Pgnz50YWo1l

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