Ethiopia has confirmed that the suspected outbreak in its southern region is Marburg virus disease. Dr Jean Kaseya praised the swift and transparent response of the Federal Ministry of Health and the Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI).

He emphasised that Africa CDC’s in-country team is working closely with national authorities, providing technical support and monitoring the situation. “We stand with Ethiopia to contain this outbreak quickly and protect communities,” he affirmed. Africa CDC has had a long-standing partnership with EPHI to strengthen Ethiopia’s molecular diagnostic and genomic surveillance capacity critical capabilities that were immediately deployed in response to the current outbreak.

Through this collaboration, Africa CDC provided genome-sequencing equipment, sequencing reagents, PCR detection kits (including Marburg specific assays), and extensive training for laboratory personnel in genome sequencing, bioinformatics, biosafety, PPE use and safe sample handling.

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English PDF – Africa CDC Weekly Brief | 10 – 16 November 2025
Version française – Bulletin Hebdomadaire d’Africa CDC | 10 – 16 Novembre 2025

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African and European delegates reaffirmed their health partnership during the AU-EU High-Level Steering Meeting in Pretoria, South Africa. The meeting set the stage for deeper cooperation ahead of the AU-EU Summit in Luanda, Angola (November 24–25, 2025) and marked the next phase of the 25-year AU-EU collaboration.

Hosted by South Africa’s Ministry of Health at the University of Pretoria, the gathering brought together 30 delegates from 15 countries and 11 institutions to align on priorities for Universal Health Coverage, sustainable financing, and resilient health systems. Leaders emphasised shared commitments to equity, innovation, and health sovereignty.

Since 2021, the AU-EU Health Partnership has advanced vaccine manufacturing, sexual and reproductive health, One Health security, digital health and support for public health institutes. Delegates outlined next steps, including pooled procurement, expanded digitisation and stronger institutional collaboration, carrying momentum into the Luanda Summit.

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English PDF – Africa CDC Weekly Brief | 3 – 9 November 2025
Version française – Bulletin Hebdomadaire d’Africa CDC | 3 – 9 Novembre 2025

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Africa CDC is dispatching emergency medical supplies to Sudan following the 28 October attack on the Saudi Maternity Hospital in El Fasher, North Darfur, which killed hundreds, led to the abduction of health workers and crippled one of the region’s few remaining hospitals.

Working with the African Union Humanitarian Affairs Division, Africa CDC has also deployed experts to support outbreak control, sustain essential care, and reinforce biosafety in the affected area. The agency is coordinating with Sudan’s Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization to assess the health impact.

Africa CDC urged all parties to protect health facilities, staff and laboratories to prevent further biosecurity risks. With Sudan already battling multiple outbreaks, continued attacks on health infrastructure are deepening the crisis.

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English PDF – Africa CDC Weekly Brief | 26 October – 2 November 2025
Version française – Bulletin Hebdomadaire d’Africa CDC | 26 October – 2 November 2025

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A new platform to strengthen Africa’s health manufacturing capacity has been launched in Accra, Ghana, by the African Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). Known as the African Manufacturing Market Intelligence & Network Analysis (AMMINA), it was unveiled at the African Healthcare Manufacturing Trade Exhibition and Conference (AHMTEC), highlighting Africa CDC’s commitment to regional innovation, industrial growth and health sovereignty.

AMMINA is a data-driven platform that offers detailed insights into Africa’s health products manufacturing ecosystem. Developed from an initial curation by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and now managed by the Africa CDC, it provides comprehensive information on manufacturers, product portfolios, capacities and market trends. The platform is a strategic tool for African Union Member States, investors, and partners to make informed decisions that support policy, investment, and collaboration.

Currently covering over 700 manufacturers and 2,500 health products across 18 AU Member States, AMMINA is expanding to all 55 countries. By making reliable data a continental public good, Africa CDC is aiming to unlock Africa’s manufacturing potential, boost intra-African trade and secure the continent’s health future.

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English PDF – Africa CDC Weekly Brief | 6 – 12 October 2025
Version française – Bulletin Hebdomadaire d’Africa CDC | 6 – 12 October 2025

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A significant milestone in the fight against Ebola is unfolding in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Ibanga (MAB114), a promising monoclonal antibody treatment discovered by renowned Congolese scientist Prof Jean-Jacques Muyembe, is now being deployed with logistical support from Africa CDC.

With 100 doses already delivered to areas affected by the current outbreak, this life-saving innovation is offering new hope to patients and communities.

Africa CDC is supporting efforts to scale up production and distribution of Ibanga, recognising its potential not only to curb the latest outbreak but also to strengthen Africa’s preparedness for future health emergencies. This collaboration highlights the potential of African-led innovation and the significance of continental solidarity in promoting public health.

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English PDF – Africa CDC Weekly Brief | 29 September – 5 October 2025
Version française – Bulletin Hebdomadaire d’Africa CDC | 29 September – 5 October 2025

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The United Kingdom has officially approved direct funding to Africa CDC, marking a major vote of confidence in the agency’s governance and financial systems.

This milestone follows nearly a year of rigorous due diligence and reflects Africa CDC’s institutional reforms since 2023 -including alignment with African Union financial regulations, strengthened internal oversight, and the adoption of robust ESG and anti-fraud policies.

The UK joins a growing list of global partners -including the World Bank, Gavi, CEPI and the EU -that now entrust the Africa CDC with direct financial management of major health programmes.

Director-General Dr Jean Kaseya welcomed the UK’s decision as a powerful affirmation of Africa CDC’s transformation and called on other partners to follow suit, highlighting the agency’s commitment to African leadership and global accountability.

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English PDF – Africa CDC Weekly Brief | 22 – 28 September 2025
Version française – Bulletin Hebdomadaire d’Africa CDC | 22 – 28 September 2025

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Ethiopia has made history, becoming the first country to launch the R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine, delivered alongside insecticide-treated nets to protect children in 58 high-burden districts.

With 186,000 doses ready for rollout, this integrated approach provides double protection against one of Africa’s deadliest diseases.
Africa CDC congratulates Ethiopia for its leadership and partnership – bringing us one step closer to a continent free of malaria.

The R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine, developed by the University of Oxford in partnership with the Serum Institute of India and Novavax, demonstrated up to 77% efficacy in clinical trials published in 2021 and was endorsed by the World Health Organization in 2023 for use in children under three – marking a major advancement in global malaria prevention efforts.

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English PDF – Africa CDC Weekly Brief | 15 – 21 September 2025
Version française – Bulletin Hebdomadaire d’Africa CDC | 15 – 21 September 2025

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Africa CDC has launched an emergency response to the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) 16th Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreak, confirmed in Kasai Province. Director General Dr Jean Kaseya visited the country to coordinate with the Ministry of Health, and experts have been deployed to support surveillance, contact tracing, laboratory capacity and infection control.

The outbreak began with a 34-year-old pregnant woman and has resulted in 15 deaths and 28 suspected cases across Bulape and Mweka health zones, including four healthcare workers. The Zaire strain has been confirmed, and investigations are ongoing to determine the source. Kasai last reported an Ebola outbreak in 2008.

Africa CDC reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the DRC through enhanced digital surveillance, protection of frontline health workers, and targeted vaccination. It emphasised early detection, effective case management and close coordination with national and international partners to contain the outbreak.

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English PDF – Africa CDC Weekly Brief | 1 – 7 September 2025
Version française – Bulletin Hebdomadaire d’Africa CDC | 1 – 7 September 2025

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The fight against cholera in Africa has entered a new phase with the launch of a six-month continental response plan. Announced on August 26 in Lusaka, Zambia, the initiative is led by Africa CDC and WHO, and championed by African Union Cholera Champion H.E. President Hakainde Hichilema. It aims to eliminate cholera by 2030 through urgent action, coordinated leadership and increased investment.

President Hichilema has played a central role in mobilising political commitment across the continent. His call in June 2025 to African Heads of State led to pledges for stronger investment, cross-border coordination and expanded vaccine access — laying the groundwork for the newly launched plan.

The strategy focuses on seven priorities areas will be implemented through the Continental Cholera Incident Management Support Team (IMST), integrated with the Mpox IMST, and co-led by Africa CDC and WHO to ensure rapid, unified responses supported by technical and logistical expertise.

Africa CDC Director General Dr Jean Kaseya said the plan is designed to save lives by reducing cholera-related deaths and strengthening preparedness and coordination across the continent. He underscored the importance of strong political leadership, technical expertise and continental solidarity in moving closer to a cholera-free Africa.

To accelerate progress, Africa CDC and WHO will also support the creation of the African Continental Task Force on Cholera Control. This body will align Member States and partners with global elimination targets, establish National Presidential Task Forces, and mobilise resources — including vaccines. With cases and deaths projected to surge in the coming months, coordinated action is more urgent than ever.

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English PDF – Africa CDC Weekly Brief | 25 – 31 August 2025
Version française – Bulletin Hebdomadaire d’Africa CDC | 25 – 31 Aout 2025

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One year ago, on 13 August 2024, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) declared mpox a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security — its first such declaration — in response to a rapidly worsening situation across multiple regions. This decision mobilised political and technical resources continent-wide, strengthening coordination and driving a unified response.

The mpox response has become a model for how the continent can confront public health threats with speed, solidarity, and resilience. By rapidly mobilising vaccines, strengthening surveillance, and deploying expert teams to affected areas, Africa CDC has demonstrated the value of coordinated continental action.

Central to this effort was the establishment of an Incident Management Support Team (IMST) – coled by Africa CDC and WHO – which coordinated technical guidance, country support and realtime information sharing.

The mpox outbreak has also underscored the importance of investing in local manufacturing of medical countermeasures, reinforcing community health systems, and expanding cross-border collaboration to prevent future outbreaks.

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English PDF – Africa CDC Weekly Brief | 18 – 24 August 2025
Version française – Bulletin Hebdomadaire d’Africa CDC | 18 – 24 Aout 2025

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