Africa CDC urges immediate action to protect lives amid escalating health and security crises

Africa CDC
Jan 31, 2025

Africa CDC urges immediate action to protect lives amid escalating health and security crises


Africa is facing an unprecedented convergence of crises that threaten to undo decades of progress in health security. The number of health emergencies in Africa surged from 153 outbreaks in 2022-2023 to 242 in 2024, raising the risk of another pandemic emerging from the continent. Meanwhile, a shifting global landscape has seen many wealthy nations turning inward, reducing development assistance to prioritize domestic needs, including the announced 90-day pause in U.S. foreign aid.