Mr Boum said that despite the progress, Africa continued to face serious health threats, particularly from cholera, diphtheria, and viral haemorrhagic fevers.
“This framework represents a pivotal step in the Africa CDC’s mission to safeguard public health,” said the CDC chief.
The DG said that from January 2024 to June 2025, Africa recorded more than 75,630 suspected cases and 25,175 confirmed cases of mpox, with 574 deaths.
South Africa, Morocco, Tunisia and Ethiopia are among the countries with the most cases on the continent.
