Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention.
pan-African research, education and support organization for disease control and prevention
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What's happening
One to three months ago
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Urgent calls are being made for coordinated continental action to strengthen health security systems in Africa, given the persistent risk of disease outbreaks like Ebola.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Cyril Ramaphosa, serving as AU Champion for Pandemic Prevention, convened high-level briefings regarding the ongoing Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the DRC.Well supported28 reports
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A quarantine and treatment center is being built in Kenya for exposed Americans following Ebola exposure originating in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.Well supported7 reports4 developments inside
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Ebola cases have been confirmed in Kisangani city, DRC, leading to ongoing epidemic response efforts.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Ebola outbreaks are occurring in Uganda and Zaire, prompting vaccine development efforts by CEPI and Oxford.Well supported9 reports5 developments inside
Gone quiet
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The African Union and Africa CDC formalized a containment directive regarding a health issue.Some support1 report1 development inside
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An outbreak in Central Africa has been reported, with 400 confirmed cases as of June 5th, prompting expert analysis.Some support2 reports
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Collaborative efforts are underway in Kenya to develop new Ebola vaccines at an airbase near Nanyuki.Some support1 report
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What's reaching Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention
Events traced to Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, step by step, newest first- DRC conflict may challenge Africa CDC's health responseDRC conflict and instability could strain Africa CDC's operational capacityPossible
- Ebola outbreak strains Africa CDC's regional response effortsEbola outbreak strains Africa CDC's regional response effortsLikely
- Africa CDC may boost regional health response to DRC disease riskAfrica CDC may increase regional surveillance following imported disease risk from DRCPossible
Around Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention this week
News at the entities that move Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention most-
Africa StructuralMarriott International established the EDITION brand in Africa, debuting the property in Cape Town.Moves Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention
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DRC OperationalUN Human Rights Office based in Geneva comments on DRC violence, while protesters gather in the capital against constitutional changes.Moves Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention
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World Health Organization OperationalThe World Health Assembly is the supreme decision-making body, and Dr Hanan Al-Kuwari was nominated for the Director-General position.Moves Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention
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Democratic Republic of the Congo OperationalRussia and the DRC are strengthening bilateral relations, increasing trade, and allocating scholarships to Congolese students.Moves Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention
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G20 OperationalTrump administration warns Iran of consequences during G20 gathering in Atlanta, amid Iranian threats.Moves Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention
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Uganda OperationalUganda reported its climate commitments and financial status to the United Nations.Moves Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention
Connections
The 25 strongest of 35, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Jean Kaseya Structural
Jean Kaseya holds the appointed leadership position as Director General of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Democratic Republic of the Congo Operational
Africa CDC actively monitors, advises, and responds to health crises, such as Ebola outbreaks, within the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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DRC Operational
Africa CDC actively partners with and operates within the DRC's health system to manage ongoing regional health crises, particularly the Ebola outbreak.
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Uganda Operational
Uganda and Africa CDC actively coordinate joint missions and manage the Ebola epidemic response, culminating in the declaration of the outbreak's end.
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World Health Organization Operational
The two organizations actively coordinate joint public health responses and influence international health policy.
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Ituri Province Operational
Africa CDC actively monitors and reports on health outbreaks and cases occurring within Ituri Province.
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federal government Operational
The federal government coordinates public health responses with Africa CDC.
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African Union Operational
The African Union and Africa CDC coordinate on regional health issues, with the CDC actively monitoring AU member states and issuing directives.
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Africa Structural
ACDC operates as the specialized public health agency whose mandate is defined by the health and security needs of the African continent.
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Oxford Vaccine Group Operational
The two entities are actively collaborating on the development of an experimental vaccine for a specific strain.
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Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus Operational
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus coordinates with Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention to investigate virus mutations.
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Cepheid Operational
The two entities are actively engaged in close coordination regarding disease outbreak response efforts.
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South Africa Transactional
South Africa is providing financial contributions to Africa CDC to support containment efforts.
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Cyril Ramaphosa Transactional
The South African government, represented by Ramaphosa, pledged an initial $5 million contribution to the Africa CDC as part of its leadership role in the African Union on pandemic response.
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Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations Operational
The two organizations are actively collaborating to seek resources for vaccine development.
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G20 Operational
The G20+ meeting accelerates collective action, supporting the operational goals of the Africa CDC in public health crises.
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Financial Times Structural
The Africa CDC utilizes the Financial Times as a publication platform for its updates.
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Abdulsalami Nasidi Structural
Abdulsalami Nasidi serves as an expert or member of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Central Africa Shared context
The Africa CDC reports and monitors disease outbreaks within the geographical region of Central Africa.
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Guinea Operational
Africa CDC actively tracks and monitors health outbreaks, such as Ebola, within Guinea.
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North Kivu Operational
The organization B monitors the outbreak of a disease in the region of A.
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Nigeria Mentioned together
Africa CDC recognized Nigeria's effective response to the Ebola outbreak.
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Zaire Operational
Africa CDC advises on fundamental resets of response efforts in the region.
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Bas-Uele Operational
Bas-Uele is involved in monitoring the spread of the Ebola outbreak, operating within the context of Africa CDC's public health mandate.
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Haut-Uele Shared context
Haut-Uele is a region where disease outbreaks occur, relevant to the work of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention.
History
Events by the month they beganJuly 2026
1 eventJune 2026
7 events- Urgent calls are being made for coordinated continental action to strengthen health security systems in Africa, given the persistent risk of disease outbreaks like Ebola.
- Cyril Ramaphosa, serving as AU Champion for Pandemic Prevention, convened high-level briefings regarding the ongoing Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the DRC.
- A quarantine and treatment center is being built in Kenya for exposed Americans following Ebola exposure originating in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- Ebola outbreaks are occurring in Uganda and Zaire, prompting vaccine development efforts by CEPI and Oxford.
- The African Union and Africa CDC formalized a containment directive regarding a health issue.
- An outbreak in Central Africa has been reported, with 400 confirmed cases as of June 5th, prompting expert analysis.
- Collaborative efforts are underway in Kenya to develop new Ebola vaccines at an airbase near Nanyuki.