Tag: Africa CDC

Mr Cho attributed the spread partly to exposure in health facilities, noting that 92 healthcare workers had been infected in ...

According to WHO, the outbreak continues to evolve rapidly, with increasing geographic spread and cross-border transmission between the two countries.

Africa CDC said Mr Kaseya also reaffirmed the institution’s commitment to coordinated action with partners to strengthen preparedness, surveillance and ...

The statement said that there are currently no licensed therapeutics or vaccines specifically approved for the prevention and treatment of ...

According to the statement, $5 million will go to Africa CDC for regional coordination, rapid deployment and cross-border surveillance, while ...

The suspected cases and 65 deaths were recorded mainly in Mongwalu and Rwampara, with four deaths among confirmed cases.

At the event, Ethiopia’s State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hadera Abera, said the inauguration reflected the continent’s determination to build ...

The webinar explored how Primary Health Care (PHC) transformation could accelerate malaria control and elimination in Africa.

He said that laboratory tests had ruled out major viral haemorrhagic fevers, including Ebola, Marburg, Rift Valley fever, Yellow fever ...

Ms Edwin said that African heads of state and government recognised Kaseya for the achievement and leadership in advancing health ...

Ms Edwin explained that the appointment aligned with the Africa Health Security and Sovereignty Agenda aimed at strengthening Africa’s voice ...

Mr Kaseya said sustainable financing is now one of the institution’s five strategic pillars, with a focus on mobilising innovative ...

Africa CDC urged governments to prioritise locally manufactured vaccines, medicines and medical supplies in national procurement systems.

Between early 2025 and late 2025, suspected Mpox cases declined by 40 per cent, while confirmed cases dropped by 60 ...

The move, it said, becomes imperative as more countries record zero cases for extended periods.

He said Africa cannot achieve universal health coverage or pandemic preparedness without the ability to finance, produce, and govern its ...

According to the G20 framework, prioritising resilient and equitable health systems is essential to achieving the health-related 2030 Sustainable Development ...

He said the investment came at a pivotal time as the continent deepens the implementation of the New Public Health ...

He said Ghana, for instance, had recorded an average of 38 mpox cases, with most infections concentrated in the Western ...

Mr Kaseya revealed that the continent is witnessing a heavy disease burden, with more than 116,000 suspected cases of Mpox, ...

Mr Ghebreyesus stressed that the lifting of the emergency declaration does not mean the threat is over

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) reported in March that within just five weeks, from 27 January ...

Mr Tsague lauded Nigeria’s reforms, which he said were built on domestic financing, community engagement, and transparent governance.

Mr Kaseya said climate change is already wreaking havoc across Africa, driving extreme weather events, shifting disease patterns, food insecurity, ...

The centre warned of a potential regional health threat if swift containment measures are not implemented