Saturday, June 27, 2026

Tolbert Nyenswah

May 1, 2026

Africa CDC seeks immunisation investment, strengthens health security efforts

More than 2.97 million people have been vaccinated against mpox, with over 5.08 million vaccine doses delivered to 19 countries.

Patients in local hospital
May 1, 2026

Africa CDC investigates unknown disease outbreak in Burundi

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention says it is investigating an unknown disease outbreak in Burundi, deploying experts to affected communities.

Burundian hospital with patients
April 9, 2026

Africa losing 40% of health funds to inefficiency, bad governance, Africa CDC says

Mr Nyenswah noted that countries could redirect billions into essential services without increasing budgets.

Africa CDC