At #WHA78, Africa CDC brought together a high-level task force to assess progress toward the African Union goal of 2 million Community Health Workers (CHW) by 2030. A new survey shows strong momentum: 41 countries have CHW strategies and many are going digital. But most

Angola announces USD 8 million for World Health Organization (WHO)’s Global Investment Round, reinforcing Africa’s commitment to sustainable health financing. A strong African voice at #WHA78. 📖 Read more 👉 afro.who.int/countries/ango… #WHOAngola #GlobalHealth #UHC #InvestInHealth

National unity is not a given. It is the result of our daily, individual and collective efforts. We must build it and strengthen it each day, together. Wishing everyone a joyful celebration of National Unity Day 📷! #Rebuntu #20Mai2025 #20May2025 #Cameroun #Cameroon

With over 16,000 confirmed cases and 1,180 deaths, #mpox remains a serious threat across Africa. Last week, Africa CDC, the World Bank, World Health Organization (WHO), and partners hosted a high-level regional meeting in Nairobi to scale up the response. Leaders, experts, and civil society shared

Paris 🔥🔥🔥 Le Cameroun 💙💙💙 Je vous donne rendez-vous le 3 juillet à la Philharmonie de Paris, lors de la carte blanche qui m’a été donnée dans le cadre du festival Days Off. Un parcours musical qui raconte la trajectoire et l’évolution des vivants du Cameroun à travers

What’s the #mpox response intensification phase all about and why does it matter now? Prof. Yap Boum, Deputy Incident Manager of the Incident Management Support Team ( IMST), breaks it down in this powerful interview. He explains how Africa CDC, World Health Organization (WHO), and partners are stepping

⏳️ #healthfinancing dominated the dialogue at #WHA78. Proud to be part of the #Movement for #FinancingHealthinNewEra in Africa, and to share the recent Concept Paper published by Africa CDC: ow.ly/jU7l50VvqhE #WHA78 #NewPublicHealthOrder #PriorityHealthSystems

Prof. Yap Boum, Deputy Lead of the Incident Management Support Team (IMST), explains the intensification phase of the #mpox response. WHO African Region, Africa CDC, and partners are stepping up support to countries facing a rise in cases and complex health challenges.

At Africa CDC, we focus on primary care because that’s where the greatest need is. Without proper training, even the best tools end up in the “digital health graveyard”. The key? Empowering healthcare workers. JP Nsengimana (Phil) 🎧 youtu.be/_EqfLDZc28Q #AfricaPublicHealthPodcast

Congratulations to Prof Helen Rees on receiving the 2025 Dr LEE Jong-wook Prize for Public Health at #WHA78 A well-deserved recognition of your tireless dedication, excellence & leadership in advancing public health policy & research Our continent is proud of you.

WHO & health partners conduct tabletop simulation in #Eswatini to assess preparedness & readiness capacities for potential #Mpox outbreak. The exercise aims to improve response & strengthen health systems, despite no confirmed cases in country yet. #MpoxPreparedness

Hommage à Joseph Oyebog 💔🕯🕊 Le promoteur d’Oyebog Tennis Academy #Cameroon nous a quittés.

📢 New Article Published! We are pleased to share our newest paper published in #Nature. “Genomics reveals zoonotic and sustained human Mpox spread in West Africa”. 🔗 Read the full article here: rdcu.be/enJFI

Congratulations, Health Minister Dr Pierre SOMSE, on Central African Republic’s membership at the World Health Organization (WHO) Executive Board. We discussed Ministère de la Santé et de la Population - RCA’s effort to reduce maternal mortality, strengthen community health workforce, mitigate health impacts of climate change and prepare for

🎙️ “Les femmes jouent un rôle dans la lutte contre la polio.” Le Dr Ionela Gouandjika, cheffe du laboratoire OMS Polio à l’IPB, 38 ans d’engagement, rappelle avec conviction combien les femmes, les mères et les éducatrices sont des piliers dans l’éradication de la poliomyélite.

Kofi Annan Fellowship in Global Health Leadership Graduation || May 30, 2025 x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Honored to join the Africa Public Health Podcast for a deep dive into Emergency Preparedness &Response in Africa We discussed building resilient health systems, lessons from COVID-19 pandemic, recent public health emergencies & the path to a safer, healthier continent Africa CDC

🎓 After 32 years at Institut Pasteur de Dakar, Dr. Amadou Alpha Sall passes the torch. A visionary and builder, he transformed IPD into a global public health leader. Now heading to CEPI in London. Thank you for your lasting impact 🙏 #IPD #Health #Leadership #CEPI

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