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Africa CDC Leaders Unite to Tackle Health Challenges

9/23/2025

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On September 22, 2025, the Committee of Heads of State and Government (CHSG) of Africa CDC met.
Leaders reaffirm Africa CDC’s role and AU collaboration, praising UK direct funding.
They cited financing gaps and health challenges including outbreaks and antimicrobial resistance, backing outbreak-response and local manufacturing, urging domestic funding and removal from the U.S. prohibiting list, and solidarity.

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Story summary

On September 22, 2025, the Committee of Heads of State and Government (CHSG) of Africa CDC met.
Leaders reaffirm Africa CDC’s role and AU collaboration, praising UK direct funding.
They cited financing gaps and health challenges including outbreaks and antimicrobial resistance, backing outbreak-response and local manufacturing, urging domestic funding and removal from the U.S. prohibiting list, and solidarity.