Africa Centres For Disease Control And Prevention
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No mpox jabs for SA yet — but WHO and Africa CDC will help to fight the outbreak
Health authorities say vaccines will mostly be donated, or, when available, be bought via negotiated deals with drugmakers, but with different budgets
Mpox declaration marks a key shift in power for Africa
The continent asked for more say in global health decisions after Covid. It now has that. The mpox declaration is a test of this new power
Q&A: Africa’s new order for achieving health security
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention’s plan may help the continent emerge successfully from the Covid-19 pandemic and respond to other threats
Omicron variant: The West finds yet another reason to keep Africans out
Thanks to the Omicron variant, it is harder than ever for Africans to travel – even though public health experts say the restrictions make no sense
Sharing the secrets of making a Covid-19 vaccine isn’t enough. Here’s why
For all the excitement generated by the news of an mRNA vaccine hub being established in South Africa, the country is still going to need help making Covid-19 jabs
Africa can build back better after Covid-19
The continent’s interconnectedness is what will be its catalyst for recovery
Question marks surround Madagascar’s Covid-19 ‘miracle cure’
Despite Malagasy President Andry Rajoelina’s claims of a cure for Covid-19, experts say ‘there is absolutely no evidence’ that is true
‘We cannot be complacent,’ says Africa CDC boss
Africa’s new disease control agency reacted early and quickly to the Covid-19 pandemic
Jack Ma v. Bill Gates: Does Africa need another benevolent billionaire?
The latest member of the benevolent billionaires club could learn from what his peers have done right — and wrong
The coronavirus and Africa: Exposing our vulnerabilities and inequalities
Africa is no stranger to dealing with epidemics. A regional body has been established to co-ordinate responses, but fault lines are evident at a national level