Africa CDC

The article discusses Africa's efforts to accelerate immunization through the Africa CDC, aiming to improve health, health security, and economic growth.

The Democratic Republic of Congo's (DRC) Ebola cases have increased to 1,274, with 96 health workers infected, including 92 in the DRC and four in Uganda. The spread is partly attributed to exposure in health facilities, according to Africa CDC.

Africa CDC has called for increased funding to address Ebola. The organization is urging support to combat the disease.

The Africa CDC chief emphasizes the need for African officials to increase funding for responding to the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda and to develop vaccines. The call highlights the importance of self-financing for effective containment and prevention efforts.

Africa CDC chief Dr. Jean Kaseya urges African countries to invest in their own Ebola response and vaccine development, citing over 200 deaths and 894 confirmed cases in the current outbreak. Challenges include lack of approved vaccines for the Bundibugyo virus and slow contact tracing, with more than 35,000 contacts still unmonitored.

The Africa CDC chief urges African countries to invest in their own Ebola response and vaccine development, citing the ongoing outbreak in Congo and Uganda which has caused over 200 deaths. Challenges include lack of approved vaccines for the Bundibugyo virus and reliance on foreign partners for health needs.

Ebola cases in Congo and Uganda have increased 38% in a week, with over 200 deaths reported. The outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus (which lacks approved vaccines), has 894 confirmed cases across 32 health zones, primarily in Congo’s Ituri province. Challenges include limited contact tracing (only 4,000 of 17,000–35,000 potential contacts tracked) and insufficient funding, with only $90 million of $900 million pledged released.

A 16-month-old boy and his mother have recovered from Ebola in eastern Congo, marking a rare positive development as the outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, has resulted in 837 confirmed cases and 196 deaths. The Africa CDC warned the outbreak could become the worst on record due to challenges in contact tracing amid conflict and displacement in the region.

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Congo reported 72 new Ebola cases in 24 hours, the highest single-day increase since the outbreak declaration on May 15. The Bundibugyo virus, with no approved vaccine, has caused 181 confirmed deaths and faces challenges due to weak contact tracing, insecurity, and displacement in Ituri province.

Congo reported 72 new Ebola cases in 24 hours, raising the total to 782 confirmed cases and 181 deaths. The outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus with no approved vaccine, faces challenges like weak contact tracing and insecurity. The World Health Organization and Africa CDC are intensifying response efforts as cases spread to Uganda.

The EU has allocated €17.5 million to support the Ebola response in Africa. Africa CDC's Mr. Kaseya reaffirmed the institution's commitment to coordinated action with partners to strengthen preparedness, surveillance, and response efforts.

The Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola outbreak is spreading at an unprecedented pace, according to a warning from Africa CDC. The health crisis is described as accelerating rapidly within the country.

The WHO and Africa CDC have announced a $518 million Ebola response plan as Uganda reports three additional cases and one more death from the outbreak, which originated in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

The Africa CDC has issued a warning that ten African countries are at risk from the Ebola virus. The alert comes as Emmet Livingstone reports live from Kinshasa, DR Congo.

Africa CDC warns ten additional African countries are at risk as the Ebola outbreak spreads. Uganda confirms new cases, while three Red Cross volunteers died in eastern DR Congo. Attacks on Ebola treatment centers in Mongbwalu and Rwampara forced suspected cases to flee.

Uganda confirmed three new Ebola cases linked to the Democratic Republic of Congo, with all three patients still alive. The Africa CDC warned that 10 African nations are at risk of the virus spreading.

A new Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, caused by the Bundibugyo strain, has been declared a public health emergency by the World Health Organization. The response has been criticized for delays in reporting and testing, with 246 suspected cases and 80 deaths reported in Ituri Province. Cross-border cases in Uganda and the U.S. absence in the response, due to its withdrawal from WHO under the second Trump administration in 2025, complicate containment efforts.

The US has implemented a travel ban on people from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan in response to an Ebola outbreak declared a public health emergency of international concern. Critics, including Africa CDC, argue the restriction could worsen the situation and perpetuate global health inequities rather than effectively containing the disease.

African countries must develop domestic AI infrastructure and governance frameworks to process and benefit from their own health data, rather than allowing it to be extracted and analyzed externally. The continent currently accounts for less than 1% of global data center capacity, with 70-90% of cloud traffic handled outside Africa, risking perpetuation of inequitable global health dynamics. Without urgent action on digital infrastructure, regulation, and technical talent development, African health systems risk adopting poorly validated AI tools while missing opportunities to capture economic value.

The Democratic Republic of Congo's health minister has warned of a 'very high' Ebola lethality rate as the death toll hits 80. The Africa CDC is concerned that the outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain could spread rapidly due to intense population movement. The situation is being closely monitored.

The Democratic Republic of Congo is experiencing an Ebola outbreak with 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths, while a hantavirus outbreak is growing in South America linked to a cruise ship. The Africa CDC has raised concerns about the spread driven by population movement and health insecurity. The outbreaks serve as a warning about global preparedness for emerging infectious diseases.

A new Ebola outbreak in Congo has recorded 65 deaths and 246 suspected cases. The outbreak is located in a remote province of Congo. Africa CDC is tracking the situation.

A new Ebola outbreak in a remote Congo province has recorded 65 deaths and 246 suspected cases. The outbreak is being tracked by Africa CDC. The situation is critical with dozens of lives lost.