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Africa CDC Advocates for Enhanced Local Health Funding Amidst US Aid Cuts

2 months ago

The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has announced its commitment to enhancing local health financing in response to an anticipated reduction in U.S. funding that supports essential health initiatives, particularly in the battle against HIV. This strategic shift comes at a critical time when international support is at risk of diminishing, putting crucial health programs under threat across the continent.

New Variants of Mpox Heighten Concerns Over Spread in Africa, Warns CDC

5 months ago

Recent findings from the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) indicate a troubling rise in mutations of the mpox virus, also known as monkeypox, which is significantly increasing concerns regarding its transmission throughout the continent. This alarming update comes as various African countries continue to grapple with the potential resurgence of the virus, which had largely been under control in recent months.

Urgent Intervention Required: Mpox Crisis in Kinshasa Demands Immediate Attention

6 months ago

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention have raised the alarm over the escalating situation in Kinshasa, the sprawling capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, as it called for immediate urgent intervention towards addressing a fast-spreading outbreak of mpox. The dire state of health, according to a recent communiqué from the Africa CDC, indicates the desperate situation in the highly populous urban center as the virus spreads at an alarming rate.