By Victor Kubende, Grants Management Lead, Africa Public Health Foundation Grants management is a cornerstone for the effective implementation of health programs across the African continent. Africa CDC, established to…

This issue of the second digest comes at a particular time, when we are again facing another emergency, the Mpox Outbreak, already declared a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security…

Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) fosters a collaborative approach to public health. They partner with various implementing organizations like African Union bodies, regional health institutions, and…

Written by Judy Mbowa, Resource Mobilisation Officer   Strengthening National Public Health Institutes (NPHIs) is one of the five flagship priorities for Africa CDC. This is critical in ensuring that…

Internships offer a critical bridge between academics and the professional world. For interns, they are  provided with  invaluable hands-on experience, hone essential skills, and open doors to potential career paths….

Grant Summary Project Name: Towards the Africa CDC partnership to accelerate COVID-19 testing. Grant Amount: USD 12,000,000 Introduction The COVID-19 outbreak as of October 4, 2020, rapidly spread throughout the…

Every year, approximately 4.0 million cases and 143,000 deaths due to cholera are recorded globally, of which at least 54% are from Africa. In 2021 the average case fatality rate…

Ebola. A virus disease that brings panic when mentioned and with good reason. According to Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), Ebola virus disease (EVD) is a…