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Africa CDC and FHI 360 Sign MoU to Strengthen Health Security and Advance Africa’s Health Sovereignty
Michael Gwarisa In a move aimed at strengthening collaboration to advance health security, workforce development, and resilient public health systems across Africa, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with FHI 360. The MoU sets in motion a structured framework for cooperation aligned with Africa CDC’s Strategic
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African Heads of State Commit to Advance Local Manufacturing of Health Products
Michael Gwarisa African Heads of State and Government have pledged to accelerate local manufacturing of health products as part of a continent wide push to strengthen health security, reduce import dependence, and improve preparedness for future pandemics. Leaders from all 54 member states of the African Union made the commitment during high level engagements held
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Cholera Outbreak in Africa Set to Dominate AU Summit Agenda
By Michael Gwarisa The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) accounts for 68 percent of all cholera cases reported in the region in 2026, as well as 80 percent of all cholera-related deaths, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has said. Other African countries currently experiencing active cholera outbreaks include Zimbabwe, Zambia,
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IAEA and OCP Group Join Forces to Strengthen Global Food Security
By Michael Gwarisa The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and OCP Group have announced a five-year strategic partnership to drive scientific innovation for sustainable agriculture and resilient food systems. As part of the Atoms4Food Initiative, the partnership will launch a coordinated research project (CRP) using nuclear and isotopic techniques to improve fertilizer efficiency, boost crop
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South Africa Joins Zimbabwe in Testing Locally Developed HIV Vaccine
Michael Gwarisa In a move expected to reshape the regional HIV response, South Africa has become the second country in sub-Saharan Africa after Zimbabwe to launch trials of a locally developed HIV vaccine. The vaccine trials, which were first launched in Zimbabwe in August 2025, will be conducted at three sites: the Mutala Trust Clinical
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Africa CDC Urges Southern Africa to Strengthen Cholera Response
Michael Gwarisa Southern African countries are being urged to strengthen cross-border cooperation as the region faces growing cholera threats. Fragile health systems, combined with recurrent natural disasters such as cyclones and floods, are exposing communities to heightened vulnerabilities, making coordinated action more critical than ever. Speaking during the weekly Africa CDC Virtual Press Briefing, Professor
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Ethiopia declares end of first-ever Marburg virus disease outbreak
Own Correspondent The Government of Ethiopia has officially declared the end of its first-ever outbreak of Marburg virus disease (MVD) following the completion of enhanced surveillance and the mandatory follow-up period, with no new confirmed cases reported for consecutive 42 days. The outbreak, first confirmed on 14 November 2025 in the South Ethiopia Region, was
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Mpox No Longer a Public Health Emergency in Africa
Michael Gwarisa The Emergency Committee of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has advised that Mpox should no longer be classified as a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security (PHEIC). The decision follows a sustained decline in cases, reduced mortality, improved testing capacity, and epidemiological trends increasingly consistent with endemic transmission
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You Could Get HIV from the Barber Shop, Study Finds
Michael Gwarisa A South African study has concluded that a person could be exposed to blood borne infections during a haircut or shave at a public barber shop, raising renewed concerns about hygiene standards in informal grooming spaces. The study, published in the South African Medical Journal, found that 42 percent of barber clippers were
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Africa Cervical Cancer Diagnostics Still Very Low – Africa CDC
Michael Gwarisa As the world marks Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has raised concern over the continent’s low diagnostic capacity for cervical cancer, a gap that has contributed to preventable loss of life over many years. Regional data shows that sub-Saharan Africa accounts for about 23 percent of
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