Africa CDC is working with partners and Member States to: * Map the regional spread of the new variants in Africa through regional genomic surveillance; * Support laboratory centres of excellence to address the emerging SARS-CoV-2 sequencing needs of Member States and ensure availability of geograph...
This document provides guidance for African Union Member States on the use of awake prone positioning in non-intubated coronavirus disease (COVID-19) patients. It is intended for use among clinicians taking care of moderate to severe COVID-19 cases. The COVID-19 outbreak has brought with it the need...
Anaesthesia training program. Uganda��s population has increased to 34 million people which calls for increase Health Centre IVs (HCIVs), districts, and Regional Referral Hospitals (RRHs). The training programme will take two (2) years, consisting of four (4) semesters with assessments carried out f...
As of 9 am EAT 21 July 2020, a total of 736,288 COVID-19 cases and 15,418 deaths (CFR: 2.1%) have been reported in 54 African countries. This is 5% of all cases reported globally. Since the last brief, 125,481 new COVID-19 cases have been reported, which is an increase of 21% compared to the 14 July...
We are living in a decade of renewed global commitments to ending the vertical transmission of HIV. The world is now more than ever united in the drive to ��welcome an HIV free generation��. Evidence demonstrates that with concerted efforts and strategic investment, there is the opportunity to see a...
The statistical brief is a Ministry of Health, weekly report on Malaria.
Reporting rate this week (66.6%) remained at a similar rate from the pre-vious week, 2018 W52 (64.8%) There was a slight increase in the reported malaria cases to 58,822 in 2019W1 as compared to 57,435 in 2018 W52. Adjumani & Moyo Districts with confirmed incidence rates ��10 cases per 1,000 populat...
Abstract Background: Few research projects have analyzed how social determinants of health impact cities in North Africa. The sustained growth in these countries has nevertheless proven to exacerbate health disparities and create many social and economic inequalities. This strategic ana...
Abstract
Background: Few research projects have analyzed how social determinants of health impact cities in North Africa. The sustained growth in these countries has nevertheless proven to exacerbate health disparities and create many social and economic inequalities. This strategic ana...
Executive summary The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020–2022 had a significant impact on primary health care (PHC) in Tunisia. This case study examines PHC – known locally as basic health care (BHC) – in the context of the pandemic between March 2020 and August 2022, with a focus on prepar...
Executive summary
The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020–2022 had a significant impact on primary health care (PHC) in Tunisia. This case study examines PHC – known locally as basic health care (BHC) – in the context of the pandemic between March 2020 and August 2022, with a focus on prepar...
The document titled Africa CDC response to Ebola in DR Congo offers a comprehensive insight into Other, focusing on key issues related to Technical Guidance. It addresses critical health challenges within Democratic Republic of Congo, providing valuable guidance and data for public health profession...
Although the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus has been slower in many African countries when compared to the global level, the continental case-fatality ratio is now higher than the global rate. Almost all African Union Member States have experienced at least two waves of cases, with most experiencing...
The proportion of health facilities that reported this week was 81.6% representing a 59.1% increase in reporting rate in comparison to the same week in 2015. Subsequently, there has been a steady increase in the national reporting rate of 80% and above. Only 15.5% (18/116) districts had 100% of thei...
Uganda adopted the Village Health Teams (VHTs) strategy in 2001 as a bridge in health service delivery between community and health facilities. This assessment sought to establish the VHT programme functionality in Uganda.
The document titled Outbreak Brief 30: COVID-19 Pandemic – 11 August 2020 offers a comprehensive insight into Emergency Response and Preparedness, focusing on key issues related to Technical Guidance. It addresses critical health challenges within Central Africa, Eastern Africa, Northern Africa, Sou...
2. RCC OVERSIGHT AND COLLABORATION MECHANISM Collaborative and oversight structures are in place to ensure RCCs attain a seamless interface with the Member States, Regional Economic Communities (RECs), Regional Health Organizations, and other relevant stakeholders within the region in attaining the...
The document titled Finding the Balance: Public Health and Social Measures in Morocco offers a comprehensive insight into Emergency Response and Preparedness, focusing on key issues related to Technical Guidance. It addresses critical health challenges within Central Africa, Eastern Africa, Northern...
This paper examines the impacts of a public sector decentralization program on the demand for health care in Uganda in the 1990s. This work is an extension of a previous paper, which provided evidence of a shifting of priorities by local governments in Uganda��s decentralized health system away from...
The document titled Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention offers a comprehensive insight into Other, focusing on key issues related to Technical Guidance. It addresses critical health challenges within Central Africa, Eastern Africa, Northern Africa, Southern Africa, Western Africa, prov...
Supporting delivery of vaccinations to millions more across the continent: The Saving Lives and Livelihoods initiative is investing in a spectrum of activities required to turn vaccines into vaccinations, including safe storage and transportation of vaccines, ancillaries, and other supplies; to esta...
The document titled COVID-19 Guidance on use of Personal Protective Equipment for different clinical settings and activities offers a comprehensive insight into Emergency Response and Preparedness, focusing on key issues related to Technical Guidance. It addresses critical health challenges within C...
