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With #mpox continuing as a significant public health threat, an "inter-action review" kicks off next week, bringing together affected countries, Africa CDC, and partners. The review aims to draw lessons and guide the next phase of the response, says Dr Ngashi Ngongo, Africa CDC's #mpox incident manager. #MpoxResponse #MpoxUpdate #AfricaCDCBriefing

Angola has become the 20th African country to report #mpox cases in the current #outbreak, while #Cameroon confirmed 3 new cases after a 6-week pause. The #US & #Canada have reported one new case each. #Gabon, #Guinea & #SouthAfrica have gone over 6 weeks without new cases. #MpoxResponse #GlobalHealthAction #OutbreakPreparedness

Transforming public health leadership in #AddisAbaba! Delegates from African Union member states—spanning Health, Foreign Affairs and Justice Ministries, along with public health legal experts—are deepening their expertise in #Governance, #InternationalHealthLaw, and #GlobalHealthDiplomacy. This week-long course equips leaders to navigate health governance and diplomacy, bolstering Africa’s role in global health negotiations. #NewPublicHealthOrder #AfricaResponse

Special Briefing on Mpox & other Health Emergencies || Nov. 28, 2024 (copy) Monkeypox is a rare viral zoonotic disease caused by a double stranded DNA virus that belongs to the Orthopoxvirus genus of the Poxviridae family. The disease presents with symptoms similar to smallpox but with a lesser severity. There are two known clades of the virus: clade I and clade II. The clade I, which is most frequently reported from countries in central Africa, tends to be more severe than clade II.

We are uniting health leaders across Africa to tackle infectious diseases. This week in #AddisAbaba, member states will validate strategies to strengthen health systems and enhance disease surveillance, ensuring a united front against #HIV, #malaria, #TB, #hepatitis and neglected tropical diseases. #HealthSecurity #NewPublicHealthOrder

Taking aim at cervical cancer! 🎯 Together with African Union member states & partners, we are gathered in #AddisAbaba for the Continental Consultative Meeting, to accelerate implementation of the Regional Framework to eliminate cervical cancer in Africa by 2030. Key focus areas: ✅ Renewed commitments to accelerate progress. ✅ Roadmap endorsement for improved HPV vaccination, diagnostics & treatment. ✅ Formation of technical working group & regional centres of excellence to boost peer learning & support. Together, we’re committed to achieving the 90-70-90 targets & building a future free from cervical cancer.

🚨Mpox in #Kinshasa: #Pakadjuma, one of the city’s most crowded neighbourhoods, is battling the rapid spread of the #mpox virus. In response, the #DRC Ministry of Public Health, together with Africa CDC & partners, this week launched a vaccination campaign in the Limete health zone. This effort aims to: ✅ Break transmission chains. ✅ Protect at-risk groups. ✅ Stop further spread. Alongside vaccination, awareness and case management are key to containing the outbreak.

🚨 Mpox à #Kinshasa: #Pakadjuma, l'un des quartiers les plus peuplés de la ville, lutte contre la propagation rapide du virus #mpox. En réponse, le Ministère de la Santé Publique de la #RDC, en collaboration avec Africa CDC et ses partenaires, a lancé cette semaine une campagne de vaccination dans la zone de santé de Limete. Cette initiative vise à : ✅ Rompre les chaînes de transmission. ✅ Protéger les groupes à risque. ✅ Empêcher une propagation accrue. En complément de la vaccination, la sensibilisation et la prise en charge des cas sont essentielles pour maîtriser cette flambée.

Join us for this week’s press briefing with Africa CDC Director General, Dr Dr. Jean Kaseya, and Rwanda's Minister of Health, Dr Sabin Nsanzimana, as they provide critical updates on the #Mpox and #Marburg outbreaks across African Union Member States, and the urgent actions being taken to address them. 📅 Thursday, 28 November 2024 Time - 🕝 •⁠ ⁠16:00 | Eastern Africa Time (GMT+3) •⁠ ⁠15:00 | Southern Africa Time (GMT+2) •⁠ ⁠14:00 | Central Africa Countries (GMT+1) Please register in advance: https://bit.ly/4g4S774 #AfricaCDCBriefing

A milestone for mental health! Our #MpoxResponse is empowering countries like #Burundi, #CongoBrazzaville & #DRC with stronger mental health support. Key focus: ➡️ integrating Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) into response plans, training responders & ensuring accessible, culturally appropriate mental health services. In the #DRC, we supported the first MHPSS strategy in 20 years—enhancing community resilience & prioritising mental well-being in health emergencies.