The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has warned of multiple outbreaks across the continent, including Mpox, cholera, measles, Ebola, and Rift Valley Fever.
Director-General Dr. Jean Kaseya said more than 116,000 suspected Mpox cases, 254,000 cholera infections, and 116,000 measles cases were reported between January and September 2025. He added that new surges are likely in Chad, DRC, and Angola due to flooding and poor sanitation.
To strengthen response, Africa CDC signed an MoU with UNAIDS to boost Africa’s health workforce, expand local manufacturing, and support HIV responses. The UK government also approved direct funding to the agency to enhance financial independence.
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In the DRC, Ebola has caused 53 confirmed cases and 31 deaths, though vaccination campaigns have reached over 9,000 people. Mpox remains the most widespread outbreak, affecting 26 countries, with 150,000 vaccine doses set for deployment in Uganda, Kenya, and Liberia.
Kaseya said Africa must leverage artificial intelligence and innovation in epidemic intelligence, stressing that global solidarity is crucial to averting future pandemics.
