The #UNGA High-level Meeting on Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) and Mental Health has officially started. NCDs account for seven of the world’s top 10 causes of death, and more than 1 billion people face mental health conditions. Every death is a tragedy, no matter the cause,

🗞️ Breaking: Africa CDC and the Republic of Ghana, in collaboration with Texas Children's, have launched “A New Day for Children with Sickle Cell Disease” at #UNGA80. This initiative will integrate SCD into primary health care, strengthen early detection, and expand access to

Noncommunicable diseases, injuries & mental health (NCDIMH) remain among the leading health challenges in Africa. Africa CDC hosted a 5-day regional workshop in Mauritius with leaders from South Sudan, Uganda, Ethiopia & Mauritius to share experiences, review systems, and

Des épidémiologistes pionniers en santé mentale en Afrique de l'Ouest francophone reviennent sur leur formation et leurs projets. AFENET, avec le soutien d'Africa CDC et de Wellcome, a collaboré avec les Programmes de formation en épidémiologie de terrain (FETP) du Burkina Faso,

Africa CDC and the Government of South Africa (South African Government) officially announce the 4th International Conference on Public Health in Africa! Taking place from 22–25 October 2025 in #Durban 🇿🇦, this continent-wide conference will drive Africa’s health security and resilience

Dr. Adelard Kakunze Senior Technical Lead for NCDs, Mental Health and Injuries at Africa CDC, moderating and speaking at the ongoing #ICPHC2025 session on Continental Multi-sectoral Engagement, Coordination and Action (MECA) Framework for NCD, Injuries & Mental Health Prevention and

This World Mental Health Day, we reaffirm that mental health is essential to Africa’s health and development. In this message, Dr Jean Kaseya, Director-General of Africa CDC, highlights the importance of making mental health a public health priority across the continent.

On this World Mental Health Day, Africa CDC joins the global community to reaffirm that caring for both body and mind is central to saving lives. Across Africa, we’re integrating mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) into emergency preparedness and response — training

One of the best gifts science has produced for girls is the HPV vaccine. When I think about my daughter or granddaughters, I think about ways to provide them with a better future - peaceful and healthy. #CervicalCancer is a disease we can eliminate. Today on #DayOfTheGirl,

Are you a graduate or fellow of the Africa CDC Mental Health Leadership Programme (MHLP)? Here’s your chance to showcase how your work is transforming mental health across Africa. ✅ Submit a short video (max 3 mins) or a 1-page inspirational story highlighting your initiative,

As we reflect on #WorldMentalHealthDay, Africa CDC reaffirms that mental health is essential to public health and fundamental to human dignity. Across the continent, countries are working to reform outdated laws and strengthen mental health systems, ensuring that care protects

Africa’s surveillance systems for noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), injuries, and mental health remain fragmented and under-resourced, limiting effective policy action. To help bridge this gap, Africa CDC has developed a set of core continental NCD, Injury, and Mental Health

Day 3 at #CPHIA2025 is packed with powerful conversations shaping Africa’s health future! From #MentalHealth and #ClimateResilience to #HealthFinancing, #LocalManufacturing, and #DigitalHealth, today’s side events highlight African-led solutions driving lasting change. 📅 24

As we mark the first Cervical Cancer Elimination day of action….#ActNow

AFENET on behalf of Africa CDC calls for applications for the following vacant post: Job Title: Senior Microbiologist Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (Division of Laboratory Systems and Networks, Africa CDC) Application Deadline: 17:30 HRS (EAT) on December 5, 2025, via

Call for applications Africa CDC invites applications for the Mental Health Leadership & Advocacy Course, delivered under its Mental Health Leadership Programme (MHLP), aimed at strengthening leadership and advocacy capacity for mental health across African Union Member States.

En 1973, huit personnes parfaitement saines sont entrées dans des hôpitaux psychiatriques aux États-Unis 🇺🇸. Aucune d’entre elles n’était malade. Personne à l’intérieur ne s’en est rendu compte. 🧠 Ce n’était pas un accident. C’était une expérience conçue par le psychologue

Call for applications: Mental Health Leadership & Advocacy Course Under Africa CDC’s Mental Health Leadership Programme (MHLP) 20 April–1 May 2026 | Nairobi, Kenya Application deadline: 27 February 2026 Scholarships available. Apply: forms.gle/GvhGGYpWooUT4o… #MentalHealth

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First countries to start #Rwanda, #Tanzania and #Zambia