Ethiopia
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Africa CDC opens first emergency warehouse to boost continental health security
The new infrastructure enables the organization to procure, store, and rapidly deploy critical medical supplies when outbreaks threaten African communities.
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Ethiopia declares end to the first-ever Marburg virus outbreak after swift response
Four districts across two regions were affected: Jinka, Malle, and Arba Minch in the South Ethiopia Region, and Hawassa in the Sidama Region.
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Africa CDC collaborates with Informa Markets to strengthen continental public health leadership
The partnership enables Africa CDC to reinforce its central role in advancing continental priorities, including its 2023–2027 Strategic Plan and the Africa Health Security and Sovereignty (AHSS) agenda.
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Pfizer Foundation expands regional cancer care with new USD10M grant
The program will also work to increase access to chemotherapy and provide essential emotional support services for patients navigating their cancer journey.
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Africa’s CDC taps Zipline’s drones to strengthen continental health systems
The partnership is built on five guiding principles: Member State Ownership and Leadership, Equity and Access, Sustainability and Sovereignty, Transparency and Accountability, and Innovation for Impact.
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Ethiopia launches fourth National Action Plan to combat antimicrobial resistance
Ethiopia’s updated action plan reinforces its leadership role in the continent’s fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
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Africa CDC launches AGARI to strengthen genomic data sharing for disease control
Africa Genome Archiving for Response and Insight (AGARI) is a collaborative initiative developed in partnership with the African Society for Laboratory Medicine (ASLM) and African Union Member States.