Africa’s Centres for Disease Control and Prevention

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) is the continental public health agency responsible for coordinating responses to disease outbreaks across Africa. It plays a crucial role in disease surveillance, prevention, and control efforts. Currently, the Africa CDC is highly relevant due to the escalating Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda. This outbreak has been declared a global health emergency by the World Health Organization, with significant death tolls and rapid spread to neighboring countries. Experts are warning that this could be the worst Ebola outbreak to date, exacerbated by challenges in tracking the virus and a slump in international funding. The Africa CDC's work is vital in coordinating regional efforts, providing technical support, and mobilizing resources to combat this and other public health threats on the continent.