Why diagnosis matters: A Health worker’s experience with antimicrobial resistance
Freetown—For four months, Yeabu Sesay did what she had always done for others. She showed up for work at Makeni Regional Hospital, tended to patients through long shifts, and carried herself with the calm confidence expected of an experienced nurse. Few people knew that beneath her uniform, she was struggling with a deeply personal health problem that was slowly wearing her down.
Tanzania scales up action to protect people from extreme heat and solar UV with the Beat the Heat Initiative
Seychelles strengthens fight against tropical and vector-borne diseases
Victoria—Seychelles has validated a comprehensive strategic plan 2025‒2030 designed to protect the health of its people by tackling tropical and vector-borne diseases. This plan lays out clear actions to prevent, control and eliminate diseases like leprosy, rabies, dengue and leptospirosis, while addressing new threats driven by climate change and increased movement of people and goods.
Southern Africa tackles climate-driven disease threats through pandemic fund grant
Gaborone—Eight Southern African countries – Botswana, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe are joining forces to Prevent, detect and respond to disease outbreaks before they spread to communities.
Southern Africa tackles climate-driven disease threats through Pandemic Fund grant
Gaborone—Eight Southern African countries – Botswana, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe are joining forces to prevent, detect and respond to disease outbreaks before they spread to communities.
Southern Africa tackles climate-driven disease threats through pandemic fund grant
Ethiopia launched the fourth National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance during WAAW 2025 commemoration
Ethiopia commemorated World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week (WAAW) 2025 with a high-level national event held at the Africa CDC Headquarters in Addis Ababa, where the Government officially launched the Fourth National Action Plan for the Prevention and Containment of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) 2026–2030. The event took place under the global theme “Act Now: Protect Our Present, Secure Our Future.”
Botswana signs national action plan during World Antimicrobial Awareness Week
Palapye—Botswana has taken a decisive step in its fight against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) with the official signing of the National AMR Action Plan during the World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) commemoration held in Palapye. The event showcased a unified national commitment to protect public health, animal health, and the environment through a strengthened One Health approach.
A milestone endorsed across government
Africa invests in stronger vaccine evidence: regional training workshop builds skills to improve health security
