Africa: Strengthening Cross-Border Coordination to Address Health Threats in Africa: [WHO-AFRO] Brazzaville -- As health threats continue to spread across borders, countries are strengthening how they work together to prevent and respond to outbreaks. http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TSN4CF #GlobalHealth #HealthSecurity #CrossBorder #AfricaHealth #OutbreakResponse

Africa: African Groups Push for Stronger Disease Surveillance Systems: [Capital FM] Nairobi -- More than 20 civil society and community organisations across Africa have urged governments to prioritise epidemic preparedness and disease surveillance, warning that weak systems could undermine responses to future outbreaks. http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TSMGYm #Africa #HealthSecurity #EpidemicPreparedness #DiseaseSurveillance #PublicHealth

Africa: Kenya to Host Eastern Africa Health Security Hub Under New Africa CDC Deal: [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya has signed a framework agreement with the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention to establish the Eastern Africa Regional Coordinating Centre in Nairobi, cementing its role as a strategic hub for regional health security and emergency response. http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TSG2QC #Kenya #AfricaCDC #HealthSecurity #PublicHealth #DiseaseControl

Africa: Africa CDC Reports 95% Budget Use, Grants $463m: [Premium Times] Ms Edwin said that African heads of state and government recognised Kaseya for the achievement and leadership in advancing health security across Africa. http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TS3kJj #Africa #HealthSecurity #AFCDC #PublicHealth #Leadership

Africa: Africa CDC Appoints Osinbajo As Senior Strategic Adviser: [Premium Times] Ms Edwin explained that the appointment aligned with the Africa Health Security and Sovereignty Agenda aimed at strengthening Africa's voice in global health, boosting domestic financing and expanding local production of health commodities. http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TRwccD #AfricaHealth #PublicHealth #HealthSecurity #Osinbajo #AfricaCDC

Africa: It Is Time for Africa to Fund Its Health Security: [IPS] Tangier, Morocco -- Relying on foreign aid is bad for Africa's health and it must stop if the continent is to enjoy health security. http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TRrblQ #Africa #HealthSecurity #GlobalHealth #AidDependency #InvestInAfrica

WHO issues new TB diagnostic guidelines: portable point‑of‑care tests, tongue swabs, and sputum pooling to expand access and save lives. On #WorldTBDay2026, WHO urges countries to scale up innovations and invest in resilient health systems. #Africa #HealthSecurity #WHO
https://newz.africa/2026/03/25/world-tb-day-who-academy-digital-health/?fsp_sid=2679

Africa: Africa, Europe CDCs Sign MOU to Strengthen Health Security Cooperation: [Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) have signed their first Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening health security cooperation between Africa and Europe. http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TRPMhQ #HealthSecurity #AfricaCDC #ECDC #PublicHealth #GlobalHealth

Africa: From Data to Decisions - Strengthening Health Security in Africa: [WHO-AFRO] Nairobi -- Across the African region, health threats are increasingly being detected early, bolstering measures to protect communities. To further reinforce health emergency preparedness, the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Africa today launched an integrated intelligence system to narrow the gap… http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TRHDpr #HealthSecurity #AfricaHealth #WHO #PublicHealth #HealthPreparedness