Africa CDC

Join us this Thursday for a live press briefing with @AfricaCDC Director General, @Dr_JeanKaseya, as he delivers critical updates on health emergencies in Africa. 📅 Date: Thursday, 24 July 2025 📷 Time: •⁠ ⁠16:00 | Eastern Africa Time (GMT+3) •⁠ ⁠15:00 | Southern…

🌐 @AfricaCDC is hiring! Misinformation can cost lives, especially during health emergencies. To counter this, we're developing a cutting-edge digital infodemic management platform. We're hiring an expert consultant to lead this effort: tracking harmful narratives in real time,…

Every statistic has a story. Behind every outbreak, every vaccine rollout, every health challenge, there are people, communities, and untold realities. @AfricaCDC’s new Health Journalism Track, introduced as part of the @AfricanUnion Media Fellowship 3.0, is designed to…

A major study across 14 African countries reveals alarming levels of drug resistance, making common infections harder to treat and more expensive to manage. Led by @AfricaCDC, @ASLM_News & partners, the study analyzed 187,000+ lab results and exposed urgent gaps in testing,…

As external health aid declines by 70%, @AfricaCDC is driving a shift from aid to ownership. Our new strategy puts African resources at the centre of #healthfinancing. Learn more in our Concept Paper: ow.ly/RTM550WtKbG #AfricaCDC #NewPublicHealthOrder

🌍 @AfricaCDC and regional partners recently came together to chart a joint #healthsecurity roadmap for Central Africa (2026–2027). The goal? Improve coordination, strengthen disease surveillance, and bring outbreak response closer to communities. See more:…

🗞 NEW: @AfricaCDC welcomes the Declaration of Principles signed by the DRC Government and the Congo River Alliance/M23. With public health emergencies surging 41% across Africa, peace is not just political: it’s essential for health. This is a critical step toward restoring…

For the first time, #mpox cases are steadily declining in the 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of Congo – the outbreak’s epicentre – thanks to more community health workers and increased testing. Watch our latest press briefing for more insights: ow.ly/uWI150WsikG #AfricaCDC…

Equitable access to diagnostics is key to faster outbreak detection. Last week, @AfricaCDC and partners convened public health leaders from 10 countries to shape a new framework for decentralizing lab services, ensuring faster #mpox, cholera, and Ebola detection at the community…

Since early 2024, Africa has reported over 160,000 suspected #mpox cases and nearly 2,000 deaths. While 11 countries have received vaccines, a critical shortfall remains—3.4 million additional doses are urgently needed to contain the outbreak and shield vulnerable communities.…

This week, @AfricaCDC convened 19 @_AfricanUnion Member States & global partners (@WHO, @Gavi, @UNICEF, @GIZ_gmbh, @EU_HERA, @CEPIvaccines) to review #mpox vaccine rollout. Together, they reviewed progress, shared lessons, and agreed on next steps to scale up vaccine access,…

We’re hiring! @AfricaCDC is recruiting for several key positions to strengthen #publichealth across the continent. Apply by 11 August 2025: 🟢 Transport & Logistics Officer: ow.ly/ckOQ50WqYxA 🟢 Market Intelligence Officer: ow.ly/EkCC50WqYxE 🟢 Medical…

💡 How can Africa build its talent pipeline for the next frontier in public health innovation? Join @AfricaCDC and leading experts on 31 July for a high-level dialogue exploring how clinical genetics, genetic counselling, bioinformatics, and clinical trial platforms can…

Special Briefing on Mpox & other Health Emergencies || July 17, 2025 x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

🔴 [HAPPENING TODAY]: Don’t miss today’s press briefing with @AfricaCDC Director General, @Dr_JeanKaseya, as he delivers critical updates on ongoing health emergencies across the African continent and the coordinated response efforts underway. Media and stakeholders are…

This week, @AfricaCDC supported the development of 🇬🇲 The Gambia’s National #OneHealth Governance Guidance Manual, marking an important step toward integrated, multisectoral health systems. In partnership with @WHO and others, the workshop focused on stronger coordination to…

In Abuja, Heads of Africa’s @WHO ML3 National Regulatory Authorities came together to operationalize the MoU on Regulatory Reliance, marking a major step toward faster, more coordinated approval of quality health products made in Africa. With support from @AfricaCDC,…

🇸🇴 This week in Mogadishu, @AfricaCDC and @MoH_Somalia are co-hosting a high-level workshop to shape the country’s first national strategy and operational plan for viral hepatitis control. As one of our first technical engagements in Somalia, the workshop brings together key…