Africa CDC

Join us for this week’s press briefing with Africa CDC Director General, Dr. Jean Kaseya, and Rwanda's Minister of Health, Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana, as they provide critical updates on the #Mpox and #Marburg outbreaks across African Union Member States, and the urgent actions being taken to address them. 📅 Thursday, 31 October 2024 🕗 Time - •⁠ ⁠16:00 | Eastern Africa Time (GMT+3) •⁠ ⁠15:00 | Southern Africa Time (GMT+2) •⁠ ⁠14:00 | Central Africa Countries (GMT+1) Please register in advance: https://lnkd.in/dx-wEY24 #AfricaCDCBriefing

Africa HealthTech Summit - AHTS 2024 | October 29-31, Kigali, Rwanda The 3rd annual Africa HealthTech Summit (AHTS) is happening now in Kigali, Rwanda! From October 29-31, innovators, policymakers, and healthcare leaders are gathering to shape the future of healthcare technology across Africa. Stay tuned for insights and highlights from this groundbreaking event! #AfricaHealthTech2024 #AHTS2024 #HealthInnovation #DigitalHealthAfrica #HealthTechSummit

Africa HealthTech Summit - AHTS 2024 | October 29-31, Kigali, Rwanda The 3rd annual Africa HealthTech Summit (AHTS) is happening now in Kigali, Rwanda! From October 29-31, innovators, policymakers, and healthcare leaders are gathering to shape the future of healthcare technology across Africa. Stay tuned for insights and highlights from this groundbreaking event! #AfricaHealthTech2024 #AHTS2024 #HealthInnovation #DigitalHealthAfrica #HealthTechSummit

We are in Mombasa, Kenya, leading a hands-on, 5-day training in Emergency Obstetrics and Newborn Care for 14 African Union member states from Eastern Africa. This is not just another workshop - it's a meaningful follow-up to our past Training of Trainers sessions, equipping clinicians with the skills they need to save lives in their communities. OUR GOAL? To ensure these specialists bring life-saving care home, creating a ripple effect of resilience in maternal and neonatal health. And this is only the beginning. Similar trainings are planned across AU regions, strengthening our commitment to the Maputo Plan of Action 2016-2030. #TheNewPublicHealthOrder #EmONC #AfricaResponds

We are tackling Viral Hepatitis across Africa—a public health threat responsible for 1.3 million deaths globally in 2022, nearly a quarter in Africa. With KOICA's support, our Continental Viral Hepatitis programme is advancing toward 2030 elimination goals. 📍 In Madagascar this week: Africa CDC specialists assessed national readiness after supporting the country’s first Viral Hepatitis national strategic plan (2024-2028). Key outcomes included: 📢 Advocacy for more domestic resources. 🏥 Improved access to diagnostics and treatment. 💉 Considering the Hepatitis B Birth Dose for routine immunisation. Africa CDC is committed to sustainable, tailored strategies to eliminate Hepatitis on the continent. #HealthForAll #ViralHepatitisElimination #GlobalHealth

Special Briefing on Mpox and other Health Emergencies | Oct. 31, 2024 Following the launch of the Mpox Joint Continental Preparedness and Response Plan by Africa CDC and World Health Organization, join us for our weekly press briefing to share key insights and urgent actions against the Mpox outbreak.

Ahead of #Nigeria’s upcoming #Mpox vaccination rollout, Africa CDC’s team, led by Deputy Incident Manager Prof Nicaise Ndembi, held crucial talks with partners in #Abuja. This campaign makes #Nigeria the 3rd African Union member state, after #DRC and #Rwanda, to vaccinate against #Mpox in the current #outbreak. #AfricaResponds #NewPublicHealthOrder #StopMpox

Teams from Africa CDC in #Togo and #Mali joined a One Health simulation led by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH with World Health Organization and partners, as part of a pandemic prevention push in the #ECOWAS region. Key areas: . Boosting communication between regional bodies & states . Testing Risk Communication Strategy & SOPs . Validating resource access . Strengthening multisectoral coordination . Evaluating SOPs of the Regional Emergency Operations Centre The outcome? Tailored action plans, shared best practices, and a more robust readiness for health emergencies. #AfricaResponds #NewPublicHealthOrder #StopMpox

We have kicked off Day 1 of the Africa CDC x GIZ African Union Youth in Digital Health Network #YiDHN Consultation Workshop on the margins of the Africa HealthTech Summit (AHTS) in Kigali, #Rwanda. Africa’s digital health landscape is expanding rapidly, creating powerful opportunities to improve healthcare outcomes through technology and broader access to quality services. This two-day workshop unites young digital health leaders, innovators, and key stakeholders to collaboratively shape the YiDHN. This initiative taps into the creativity, insights, and leadership of young Africans to transform healthcare across the continent. We look foward to a fruitful two days ! Ibraheem 'Bukunle Sanusi Chrys Promesse KANIKI G. Nekerwon Gweh Margaret(Meg) Edwin, MSc #AHTS2024 #DigitalHealth #HealthInnovation #AfricaCDC #InnovationForHealth #FutureOfHealth

Children under 15 are at growing risk from #Mpox, with limited vaccine access jeopardising their health. As cases continue to rise, swift action to overcome supply shortages and regulatory barriers is critical to protect our youngest. #AfricaResponds #NewPublicHealthOrder #StopMpox