Join us at the high-level roundtable of African Ministers of Finance, where we'll explore 'Unveiling Pathways Towards Sustainable and Innovative Financing for #PublicHealth in Africa.' Happening on the margins of the 2024 Spring Meetings of #IMF and World Bank in Washington DC,…

The Africa CDC's Statement on Moderna Plan to reassess commitment to African vaccine manufacturing. This is in response to Moderna's decision to put its plans on hold for establishing vaccine manufacturing in Kenya. Read more: africacdc.org/news-item/afri…

Let's talk about Mpox Today. 🐿️

Monkeypox is a rare, viral zoonotic disease ( transmitted from animals to humans or from humans to animals 🦫⬅️➡️🧔🏿) that is caused by the monkeypox virus.

#StayInformed #Mpox

Lors de la session animée par H.E Dr Jean Kaseya, DG Africa CDC et Dr Matshidiso Moeti,
RD WHO African Region, les États membres ont tour à tour réaffirmé leur engagement à renforcer la collaboration transfrontalière pour faire face aux épidémies actuelles et futures de #Mpox . #Mpox MeetingDRC

''There are research gaps in monitoring #mpox mutations, improving available diagnostic tests, validating RDT, clinical characterisation, and ecological studies''. World Health Organization (WHO) UNICEF @OMSRDC @MoHDRC #MpoxMeetingDRC

J3 de la Réunion régionale d’urgence de haut niveau sur le #Mpox en #Afrique , place à la réunion des ministres de la Santé des régions de l’Afrique centrale et de l’ouest en vue d’adopter les mesures les plus courageuses pour vaincre l’épidémie de Mpox en Afrique. #Mpox MeetingDRC

The Mpox situation in Africa is alarming with nearly 19,000 cases and 1,000 deaths. Immediate action must be taken. The increased concern posed by sexual transmission of the disease only adds to the urgency for a coordinated response. We must work together with affected countries…

On Day 2: High-level Emergency Meeting on Mpox in #Africa -Strengthening diagnostic capacities to faster public health responses and clinical management of #Mpox cases is critical point. #Mpox MeetingDRC

Global leaders are coming together at the Mpox epicentre in DRC to discuss solutions to combat the disease outbreak in Africa.
My message remains clear: Evidence-based response efforts are crucial in containing Mpox. We must prevent DRC from becoming the source of cross-border…

« Au fil des années, le #Mpox est devenu un véritable problème de santé publique pour nos communautés en #RDC , une menace régionale et in fine un problème mondial. Nous devons maintenant nous mobiliser pour résoudre cette crise.»
~ Dr Roger Kamba, Ministère de la Santé RDC 🇨🇩 #Mpox MeetingDRC

Strengthening cross-border collaboration is key to effectively respond to the ongoing #Mpox epidemic in #Africa . From 11-13 April 2024 in #Kinshasa , Africa CDC and #DRC Government are convening a high-level emergency meeting on Mpox for affected countries and those at risk.

Zimbabwe plans to establish a laboratory-based AMR surveillance system management. The Africa CDC facilitated a study exchange on Lab-based AMR surveillance between Zimbabwe's Ministry of HealthZW and South Africa’s NICD to share best practices MinofLands,Agric,Fisheries,Water&Rural Development WHO Zimbabwe.

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La réunion du Conseil d'administration du Fonds de lutte contre la pandémie s'est terminée sur une note positive pour l'Afrique, car le Africa CDC a été retenu pour la première étape en tant qu'entité de mise en œuvre du Fonds de lutte contre la pandémie.
À l'issue de ce…

La réunion du Conseil d'administration du Fonds de lutte contre la pandémie s'est terminée sur une note positive pour l'Afrique, car le Africa CDC a été retenu pour la première étape en tant qu'entité de mise en œuvre du Fonds de lutte contre la pandémie.
À l'issue de ce…

The Pandemic Fund Board meeting ended on a high note for Africa as Africa CDC had been considered for the first stage to be an Implementing Entity for the The Pandemic Fund.
Upon completion of the process, Africa CDC will be able to receive funding for the African Union Member…

Africa CDC is taking proactive steps to fortify cross-border surveillance, disease prevention, and control efforts, aligning with the International Health Regulations (2005). To spearhead this crucial initiative, the Africa CDC is convening a pivotal 3-day workshop for the Core…

Day 3 of the #WVCDC is in full swing. Stop by the Africa CDC booth to gain insights into our role in strengthening the African Health Product Manufacturing value chain. #NewPublicHealthOrder #AfricanVaccineManufacturing #SavingLivesandLivelihoods . Mastercard Foundation World Vaccine Congress

Health workers are indispensable in the battle against the double burden of disease in Africa.

As we mark Health Worker Week #WHWWeek , let's prioritize the safety and empowerment of our health workers. Africa CDC stands with member states in this crucial endeavour as outlined on…

The Africa CDC team had productive joint planning sessions at UNICEF's Supply Division in Copenhagen. Concrete steps were agreed upon to operationalize the expanded partnership framework (2024-2027) and advance the African Pool Procurement Mechanism, African Manufacturing, and a…