In a decisive move to fortify the continent’s defenses against emerging biomedical threats, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) convened a critical workshop in Abuja, Nigeria. The high-level gathering brought together priority member states with the…
The future of Africa’s health security must be fiercely protected through regional unity and self-reliance, according to the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD). Speaking at the recent Southern African Development Community (SADC) Joint Ministerial meeting in Harare, Zimbabwe, AUDA-NEPAD Chief…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has concluded a comprehensive capacity-building workshop for frontline healthcare workers to strengthen the nation’s defense against infectious diseases. The intensive five-day training program, which ran from June 15 to June 19,…
The Republic of Chad has formally extended an invitation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to participate in the upcoming Africa Water Summit. The high-level invitation, sent by Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, was delivered on Monday to Nigeria’s Minister…
The African Union Commission for Political Affairs, Peace and Security (AUC-PAPS), in collaboration with the Australian Embassy in Ethiopia and the United Nations Office to the African Union (UNOAU), has officially convened a high-level Roundtable Dialogue on Climate, Peace and…
The African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) has successfully leveraged London Climate Action Week 2026 to solidify global partnerships and aggressively push Africa’s priorities in climate finance, high-integrity carbon markets, and sustainable development. Throughout the high-level summit, the agency championed Africa’s…
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Nigeria has officially kicked off the highly anticipated HerAfCFTA Regional Conference in Abuja. The landmark event brings together continental leaders, policymakers, investors, and women entrepreneurs to dismantle trade barriers and aggressively accelerate women’s leadership…
The Ugandan Government, represented by Minister of Health Hon. Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), and the World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa (WHO AFRO), have officially launched the Joint Continental Incident…
In a major step forward for public health logistics, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), in partnership with the World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa (WHO AFRO) and the Ugandan government, has officially launched the…
In a proactive move to safeguard national and regional health security, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has successfully supported the government of Zambia in conducting a high-level multi-sectoral simulation exercise to evaluate and strengthen the…
