Tag: Africa CDC
Deadly Disease Surge: Africa CDC flags sharp rise in cholera, others
“Progress requires shared commitment, with Africa leading and partners aligning, to build a more secure and sovereign health future for…
Africa CDC hails Germany’s €1bn pledge to Global Fund Africa
Kaseya said that the fund was expected to accelerate efforts to end HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria, while supporting pandemic preparedness…
Why Tinubu was appointed AU Champion For Health – Africa CDC
By Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu was on Friday appointed the African Union (AU) Champion for Human Resources for…
Why more men commit suicide in Africa – Africa CDC Advisor
Men do not reach out for help for mental health concerns or issues that they face because of the culture…
Omicron BA.2 sub-variant more infectious: Africa CDC
Dr John Nkengasong, head of the Africa CDC said it does not cause more severe disease, citing data from South…
Africa’s COVID-19 cases exceed 11.06m – Africa CDC
South Africa, Morocco, Tunisia, Libya and Ethiopia are among the countries with the most cases on the continent, said the…
COVID-19: Africa’s confirmed cases surpass 4.14m
The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has said the number of confirmed Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in…
COVID-19: Africa’s confirmed cases surpass 4.06m
The number of confirmed Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Africa has reached 4,062,388 as of Thursday noon, the Africa Centers for…
Africa CDC says Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine OK for other African countries
The Africa CDC today urged African countries outside South Africa to proceed with the rollout of the Oxford AstraZeneca COVID-19…
COVID-19: Africa’s confirmed cases near 2.6m mark
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) on Friday said the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in…
New variant of novel coronavirus found in Nigeria
A new variant of the novel coronavirus has been found in Nigeria, Africa's leading virus specialist, John Nkengasong said.
JUST IN: COVID-19 cases in Africa over one million
The number of COVID-19 cases in Africa has exceeded 1 million, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa…
Coronavirus death toll in Africa hits 1,080; confirmed cases rise to 21,317
The death toll from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic on the African continent reached 1,080, as the number of confirmed cases…
Coronavirus kills 700 Africans, cases in Ghana surge to 408
The death toll from the coronavirus pandemic in Africa surpassed 700 on Saturday, the Africa CDC said. Confirmed positive cases…
Mass gatherings banned in 44 African countries
About 44 African countries have banned mass gatherings, closed public spaces and educational institutions to stop the spread of coronavirus
Coronavirus cases in Africa hit 5,786, deaths 196: Africa CDC
Africa's death toll from the coronavirus has reached 196, just as confirmed cases surpassed 5,786.
ASLM Partners Africa CDC on Africa Collaborative Initiative to Advance Diagnostics
The African Society for Laboratory Medicine (ASLM) has partnered with the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention to address…
Ebola Outbreak: AU disease control centre to help DR Congo
The Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has activitated an emergency operation to support efforts by the…