Morocco’s First Homegrown PCR Test for mpox Gets Africa CDC …
3 days ago · Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 12 Nov 2024 – Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention through its Diagnostic Advisory Committee (DAC) has recommended the first locally manufactured Real-Time PCR test for mpox from Morocco. Africa CDC’s approval underscores the test’s reliability and efficacy, potentially boosting Morocco’s role in global health initiatives. This major milestone is in
News – Africa CDC
Nov 8, 2024 · Africa CDC strengthens the capacity and capability of Africa’s public health institutions as well as partnerships to detect and respond quickly and effectively to disease threats and outbreaks, based on data-driven interventions and programmes.
Africa CDC Endorses First Locally Made Mpox Diagnostic Test
1 day ago · The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has approved the first locally-made diagnostic test for mpox, as the agency aims to stem outbreaks of the lethal disease on the continent.
A New Digital Health Platform for Africa – Africa CDC
5 days ago · Africa CDC developed an agile, adaptable, and fit-for-purpose platform for all African health stakeholders that responds to their unique digital transformation journeys through its Digital Transformation Strategy, which launched in 2023. This development by the Africa CDC ensures the reliability and effectiveness of the platform.
WHO and Africa CDC launch a response plan to the mpox outbreak
Sep 6, 2024 · DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — The Africa Center for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization launched on Friday a continent-wide response plan to the outbreak of mpox, three weeks after WHO declared outbreaks in 12 African countries a global emergency.
Mpox deaths rise by 107 in a week as Africa CDC calls the toll ...
Sep 12, 2024 · The Africa Center for Disease Control and Prevention has recorded more than 100 mpox-related deaths in a week, a toll the agency's director-general described as “not acceptable.”
Africa CDC warns mpox is not under control, appeals for resources
Oct 31, 2024 · The African Union’s health watchdog has warned that the mpox outbreak was still not under control and appealed for resources to avoid a “more severe” pandemic than COVID-19.
Africa public health body declares mpox emergency | Reuters
Aug 13 (Reuters) - Africa's top public health body declared what it termed a "public health emergency of continental security" on Tuesday over an outbreak of mpox that has spread from the...
Alarmed by mpox surge, Africa CDC declares a 'continental emergency' - NPR
Aug 9, 2024 · The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has never done anything like this before. On Tuesday, the agency declared a “public health emergency of continental security.” Their concern...
Africa has almost 4,000 new mpox cases in a ... - Associated Press News
Aug 27, 2024 · Eighty-one deaths from mpox were reported in Africa in the past week, bringing the total cases and deaths to 22,863 and 622, respectively, Dr. Jean Kaseya, head of the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told an online briefing.