Amid promising signs, officials urged caution, noting that the outbreaks vary by clade, response measures, and social ...

Africa's CDC has declared mpox a public health emergency as cases are up 160% compared to 2023. What to know about rising virus cases, spread and prevention.

Fifty African Union Member States have endorsed a ground-breaking digital micro-planning portal co-created by Africa CDC to accelerate the elimination of Neglected Tropical Diseases -- a diverse group ...

“No single country can defeat sickle cell disease alone. It requires a united effort from governments, research institutions, ...

Africa CDC says the need far outstrips what's in the pipeline. "We need to have vaccines. Today, we are just talking about almost 200,000 doses [becoming] available.

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) Director General, Jean Kaseya, said on Thursday that reported cases in Africa had risen by 79% from 2022-2023 and by 160% from ...

Amid a surge of cases in Africa, the WHO and African CDC are considering declaring emergencies. The U.S. CDC is urging doctors to be alert.

Dr. Jean Kaseya, director general of Africa CDC, says the job has changed his life. He says that he and his colleagues are "overbooked" but adds "we are learning every day.

Africa CDC warns mpox is not under control, appeals for resources. African Union health watchdog’s chief has said mpox outbreak is ‘still on the upward trend generally’ as cases spread.

Africa CDC Director-General Jean Kaseya said that more than 45,000 cases of mpox have been reported in the continent since the beginning of the year. Kaseya also said that in the past week alone ...

Africa CDC is the public health agency of the African Union, which represents 55 African states. It is the first time the agency has designated any outbreak a continental emergency.

A dangerous mpox outbreak is unfolding in Sierra Leone. In just the first week of May, cases rose by 61%, and suspected cases ...