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The public health leader who steered Liberia through its devastating Ebola crisis now takes the helm of pandemic preparedness for all of Africa. Dr. Tolbert Nyenswah's appointment at Africa CDC signals a major step forward in protecting the continent from future health emergencies.
Former Nigerian Vice President Yemi Osinbajo just joined Africa's top health agency to help the continent take charge of its own health future. His appointment signals a major push for African health independence and stronger pandemic preparedness.
Former Nigerian Vice President Yemi Osinbajo is bringing decades of governance expertise to help strengthen Africa's health systems and global influence. His new role at Africa CDC signals the continent's push for greater health independence and pandemic readiness.
Nearly 2 million Africans die prematurely each year from hypertension and diabetes complications, but a new continental program is transforming how health systems respond. Africa CDC just launched SPARK-NCD, integrating chronic disease care into existing platforms to save lives across the continent.
Countries are turning funding cuts into opportunity by building regional health systems they control themselves. Africa, Latin America, and other regions are creating shared data networks and medicine programs to replace the old aid model.
Two major health agencies just signed a historic agreement to protect millions from infectious disease threats. The partnership between Africa CDC and Europe's ECDC will strengthen early warning systems and emergency response across both continents.
African nations are standing firm on protecting their health data, and the continent's top health agency is supporting their right to say no to deals that compromise sovereignty. Zimbabwe and Zambia rejected US health agreements worth over $1.3 billion combined over transparency concerns.
Two major health organizations just joined forces to transform healthcare for women and adolescents across Africa. The partnership will use data and innovation to improve health outcomes for millions.
Two major health organizations just joined forces to revolutionize healthcare access for millions of African women and adolescents. The partnership will bring life-saving innovations, better health products, and data-driven solutions to communities across the continent.
A new strategic partnership between two major African health organizations is strengthening the continent's ability to respond to health crises. The collaboration includes Africa's first dedicated medical supplies warehouse for emergencies.
Africa has officially lifted its mpox health emergency after cutting confirmed cases by 60% in just months. The victory marks a turning point in how the continent responds to disease outbreaks.