In support of accurate health reporting, the Africa CDC hosted #AUMediaFellows to discuss fighting new epidemics. They recognize media's vital role in public health across Africa! #PublicHealth
#AUMediaFellows hip

Congratulations Dr Dr Matshidiso Moeti on your well-deserved recognition.

Africa CDC is HIRING for the positions below!

1- Coordinator DDG Office
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2- Head of Infectious Diseases Division (AfCDC)
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3- Senior Technical Officer, Workstream (PAVM Access to Finance Bold Programme) (AfCDC)
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The #AI opportunities will be missed if governments and partners fail to invest now in #Connectivity and to shift policies in favor of the #DigitalTransformation of our ecosystems.

Focus on Equity.
Reduce the Digital Divide.
#UnleashourInternet

Seeing the impacts of climate change in 🇧🇮, including UNICEF Burundi 's flooded offices in #Bujumbura due to the rising waters of Lake Tanganyika. Our children's futures are at greatest risk. We must act #ForEveryChild in Burundi

The Africa CDC's Statement on Moderna Plan to reassess commitment to African vaccine manufacturing. This is in response to Moderna's decision to put its plans on hold for establishing vaccine manufacturing in Kenya. Read more: africacdc.org/news-item/afri…

Scathing critique of Moderna by Africa CDC

“Moderna is abandoning a commitment to build highly needed and relevant vaccine manufacturing capabilities in Africa”

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The Mpox situation in Africa is alarming with nearly 19,000 cases and 1,000 deaths. Immediate action must be taken. The increased concern posed by sexual transmission of the disease only adds to the urgency for a coordinated response. We must work together with affected countries

''There are research gaps in monitoring #mpox mutations, improving available diagnostic tests, validating RDT, clinical characterisation, and ecological studies''. World Health Organization (WHO) UNICEF @OMSRDC @MoHDRC #MpoxMeetingDRC

Let's talk about Mpox Today. 🐿️

Monkeypox is a rare, viral zoonotic disease ( transmitted from animals to humans or from humans to animals 🦫⬅️➡️🧔🏿) that is caused by the monkeypox virus.

#StayInformed #Mpox

Global leaders are coming together at the Mpox epicentre in DRC to discuss solutions to combat the disease outbreak in Africa.
My message remains clear: Evidence-based response efforts are crucial in containing Mpox. We must prevent DRC from becoming the source of cross-border

AI can help to tailor drugs for Africa — but Africans should lead the way! nature.com/articles/d4158…

Mes vives félicitations au Dr #MarieReineFabry et mes souhaits de plein succès dans cette exaltante mission pour les droits des enfants.
#PourChaqueEnfant .

La réunion du Conseil d'administration du Fonds de lutte contre la pandémie s'est terminée sur une note positive pour l'Afrique, car le Africa CDC a été retenu pour la première étape en tant qu'entité de mise en œuvre du Fonds de lutte contre la pandémie.
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A step towards protecting children from cholera.

UNICEF and partners will distribute 1.2 million rapid diagnostic tests to 14 countries at high risk for cholera over the next several months.

See how it can help curb outbreaks.

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The Pandemic Fund Board meeting ended on a high note for Africa as Africa CDC had been considered for the first stage to be an Implementing Entity for the The Pandemic Fund.
Upon completion of the process, Africa CDC will be able to receive funding for the African Union Member

The Pandemic Fund Board meeting ended on a high note for Africa as Africa CDC had been considered for the first stage to be an Implementing Entity for the The Pandemic Fund.
Upon completion of the process, Africa CDC will be able to receive funding for the African Union Member

During the visit of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance's CEO, Senator Dr Senator Dr Sania Nishtar, H.E. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu reaffirmed commitment to co-financing with Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, guaranteeing life-saving vaccines #ForEveryChild , no matter where they are!

Despite cholera being preventable & treatable children continue to suffer. This global deployment of rapid diagnostic tests is a step forward for pinpointing hotspots & targeting multisectoral interventions&vaccines #publichealth unicef.org/press-releases… UNICEF World Health Organization (WHO) Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance FIND