Climate change is reshaping disease patterns across Africa. Africa CDC’s Climate Change and Health Strategic Framework helps countries identify vulnerabilities and integrate health into climate mitigation and adaptation planning — strengthening preparedness and enabling faster,

In Burundi, Africa CDC held a multi-stakeholder engagement with key health partners and government representatives, including @UNICEF, @WHO, @UNDP, @IOMBurundi, @UNFPA, @AFD_France, the European Union,@Enabel_Belgium, @jica_direct_en, @GlobalFund, and the Belgian Embassy,

🔴 HAPPENING TODAY: Join us this afternoon for a briefing on health emergencies across the continent, highlighting key response priorities to strengthen regional health security. 📅 Date: Thursday, 19 March 2026 🕓 Time: * 16:00 | EAT (GMT+3) * 15:00 | SAST (GMT+2) * 14:00 |

Join the Africa CDC–Team Europe Monthly Webinar Series Under the AU–EU Health Partnership, this inaugural session will focus on how Africa–Europe collaboration is advancing Africa-led research, innovation, and health security, while strengthening resilient and inclusive research

🇨🇩 DRC Nears the 14.5% Abuja Declaration target The Democratic Republic of the Congo is reshaping its health financing landscape by mobilizing domestic resources, strengthening public financial management, and reducing reliance on external aid. Through a dedicated Health

Africa CDC remains aligned with global recommendations on the use of MVA-BN and LC16 vaccines for individuals aged one year and above, while ensuring decisions are guided by science and data from Africa. Missed the latest press briefing? Watch Here: https://t.co/y3CekM9Oet

Africa CDC has officially launched the implementation of the SPARK-NCD Programme through a national multi-stakeholder engagement meeting, marking a key step toward strengthening Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) surveillance across the continent. As a flagship Africa CDC

A high-level meeting on the transition of the Incident Management Support Team (IMST) into a permanent continental mechanism brought together Africa CDC and partners to advance efforts to strengthen Africa’s institutional framework for preparedness, prevention, and response to

Join us this Thursday for a briefing on health emergencies across the continent, highlighting key response priorities to strengthen regional health security. 📅 Date: Thursday, 19 March 2026 🕓 Time: * 16:00 | EAT (GMT+3) * 15:00 | SAST (GMT+2) * 14:00 | CAT (GMT+1) * 13:00 |

Africa CDC convened the National Public Health Institutes (NPHI) Maturity Assessment Framework Workshop in Nairobi. Dr. Mazyanga Lucy Mazaba (@mazmazli) highlighted the role of strong NPHIs in advancing Africa’s Health Security & Sovereignty (AHSS) Agenda. The Maturity

Africa has elevated fungal diseases to a continental public health priority. At Africa’s first Fungal Disease Summit, stakeholders committed to strengthening surveillance, improving diagnostics, expanding treatment, and advancing research to reduce preventable deaths.

During a health emergency, misinformation can spread as fast as disease. Responding to that threat requires not only strong institutions, but journalists equipped to inform, educate, and empower communities. Africa CDC is committed to building that capacity. Through the

Africa CDC’s Mental Health Leadership Programme (MHLP) invites emerging leaders to apply for the upcoming Mental Health Leadership & Advocacy Course taking place 10–22 May 2026 at The American University in Cairo (@AUC). 🗓 Application deadline: 21 March 2026 📍Cairo, Egypt 🎓

Africa CDC and @Gavi convened the African Manufacturing Pre‑Marketplace Forum under the theme: “From Commitment to Commercialization: Unlocking Markets for African‑Made Health Products.” H.E. @Dr_JeanKaseya opened the forum, which brought together public health experts,

Africa’s health story must be told by Africans. Africa CDC is proud to support the Public Health Track within the @_AfricanUnion Media Fellowship Cohort 3.0, contributing to this newly introduced track under the wider cohort of 22 fellows from 18 AU Member States. Welcoming the

Advancing the Africa Health Security & Sovereignty Agenda || Mar. 12, 2026

🔴 HAPPENING TODAY: Join us this afternoon for a briefing on health emergencies across the continent, highlighting key response priorities to strengthen regional health security. 📅 Date: Thursday, 12 March 2026 🕓 Time: * 16:00 | EAT (GMT+3) * 15:00 | SAST (GMT+2) * 14:00 |

Advancing the Africa Health Security and Sovereignty (AHSS) Agenda requires operationalizing Primary Health Care (PHC) through robust digital systems that strengthen service delivery, real-time decision-making, and continuity of care. Africa CDC convened @_AfricanUnion Member

In Kinshasa, DRC, Africa advances the transition of IMST into a permanent continental platform — shifting from reactive response to sustained preparedness and strengthening health sovereignty. _____ À Kinshasa, en RDC, l’Afrique fait évoluer l’IMST vers une plateforme