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A new report on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has flagged Nigeria and 13 other African countries for rising rates of drug-resistant infections, raising concerns over the continent’s capacity to manage hard-to-treat diseases.
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has revealed that more than 500,000 children under the age of five die each year in Africa from preventable diseases, despite the proven effectiveness of vaccines.
Africa requires more than $220 million to sustain and scale up its response to the ongoing mpox outbreak, as the virus continues to spread within and beyond the continent.
Africa has seen a sharp rise in public health events, increasing from 152 in 2022 to 213 in 2024, highlighting the growing vulnerability of African nations to health threats.
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) says at least three African vaccine manufacturers are expected to produce and secure World Health Organization (WHO) prequalification for eight vaccines to supply the continental market and beyond between 2025 and 2030, according to a recent survey.
The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), has allocated $1.6 million to strengthen nine National Public Health Institutes (NPHIs) across Africa, including Nigeria and eight other countries.
Nigeria, along with 16 other African countries, to receive support from the World Health Organization and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention to enhance mpox vaccine preparedness amid a shortage of supplies.
Africa has received a total of $1 billion from Governments and international donors to combat the ongoing mpox...
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has announced its comprehensive strategy to tackle the spread of Mpox with the deployment of 23 million vaccine doses in 2024.
Afreximbank and Africa CDC announce plan to collaborate on a $2 billion health security investment plan.
President Tinubu approved the establishment of the Regional Coordinating Centre (RCC) of the Africa Centres for Disease Control in Nigeria.
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and UNICEF have announced an extended partnership dedicated to enhancing primary healthcare, supply chain management, pooled procurement, and local manufacturing, with a primary focus on immunization for children across the continent.