Africa CDC: Mobilizing Innovation for Health Systems Resilience in Africa: Championing Sustainable Financing for Enhanced Health Security

On November 29, 2023, the Africa CDC’s Health Economics and Financing Programme (HEP) will host an Official Side Event on the theme Mobilizing Innovation for Health Systems Resilience in Africa: Championing Sustainable Financing for Enhanced Health Security, on the margins of the CPHIA 2023 (27-30 November), in Lusaka, Zambia. The event stands at the confluence […]

FIND, Unitaid, CHAI Zambia, ACHA, Expertise France: Shining the light on cervical health: What will it take to eliminate cervical cancer in our lifetimes? Accelerating the progress towards cervical cancer elimination goals in Africa

In 2020, the World Health Assembly adopted the first elimination strategy for cancer in WHO’s history – the Global Strategy towards the Elimination of Cervical Cancer. Since its launch, few countries have made significant progress. This event will spotlight countries’ experiences in implementing cervical cancer prevention, drawing expertise from relevant programs that prioritize women’s involvement […]

Africa CDC: Kofi Annan Global Health Leadership Program – A Three-Year Journey

The Kofi Annan Global Health Leadership Fellows, Albert Luthuli Leadership Platform for Health, Women in Global Health Egypt and South Africa host on the theme: “Gender transformative leadership in the workplace: breaking barriers, implementing change”. Come and hear authentic conversations by established and emerging leaders on the workplace reality and the wounds sustained in ensuring […]

Africa CDC in collaboration with Robert Koch Institute: Strengthening Surveillance Systems for Non-Communicable Diseases, Injuries and Mental Health (NCDIMH) in Africa: the Africa CDC Continental Guidance Document on NCDIMH Surveillance Systems Strengthening

In April 2022, The Africa CDC strategy on Non-Communicable Diseases, Injuries and Mental Health (NCDIMH) (2022-26) was adopted. The strategy emphasizes on the need for strong and resilient surveillance systems for NCDIMH prevention and control. In collaboration with Robert Koch Institute (RKI), Africa CDC is developing a continental guidance document for MS on NCDIMH surveillance […]

American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene: The Changing Architecture of Outbreak Response: A Panel Discussion Hosted by the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene

The architecture of outbreak response—who leads and who does what—has traditionally been guided by a combination of factors, including real and perceived national and external technical capacities, financial means, expectations of ownership, and colonial histories. In recent years, this architecture has been evolving, at times creating tension between partners. In this panel discussion, representatives from […]

Africa CDC: Strengthening Continental Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) and Social Behaviour Change (SBC) Architecture: Preparing Communities for the Next Pandemic

Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) is a critical component of public health emergency preparedness and response. In May 2020, at the height of COVID-19, the Africa CDC together with its Member States, WHO and key partners established the Public Health Risk Communication and Community Engagement Community of Practice for Africa (PH-RCCE-CoPA) to strengthen the […]