The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and FHI 360 today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration in advancing health security, workforce development, and resilient public health systems across Africa.

The MoU establishes a structured framework of cooperation aligned with the Africa CDC Strategic Plan (2023–2027), the Africa Health Security and Sovereignty (AHSS) Agenda, and the Lusaka Agenda, reinforcing shared commitments to sustainable, locally driven health systems and preparedness across the continent.

Under this partnership, Africa CDC and FHI 360 will collaborate to strengthen surveillance systems, epidemic intelligence, laboratory networks, health workforce capacity, and emergency preparedness and response capabilities. The partnership will also support digital transformation, institutional capacity-building, and integrated health systems that promote sustainability and national ownership.

H.E. Dr Jean Kaseya, Director-General of Africa CDC, said:

“Strengthening Africa’s health security demands partnerships built on mutual accountability and results. This MoU with FHI 360 strengthens our commitment to support African Union Member States build resilient, self-reliant systems that can prevent, detect and respond to public health threats, while accelerating national ownership and sustainable financing for preparedness. It advances our broader vision of health sovereignty across the continent.”