Africa CDC launches continental blueprint to combat endemic, neglected tropical diseases

Good news! African countries are taking matters in their own hands!

"African countries, under the leadership of the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), have endorsed a new continental strategic plan as a blueprint to tackle endemic and neglected tropical diseases across Africa.

The new strategic plan was endorsed by Africa Union (AU) members during a high-level gathering convened by the Africa CDC from Nov. 27 to 29 in Addis Ababa, the Ethiopian capital. Delegates from all AU members came together to review and approve the continental blueprint for 2024-2027 aimed at combating endemic and neglected tropical diseases, according to a statement issued by the Africa CDC late Thursday. ..."

Africa CDC launches continental blueprint to combat endemic, neglected tropical diseases » Capital News "Data from the AU’s specialized healthcare agency show that infectious diseases continue to have a disproportionate impact in Africa, with the continent accounting for 94 percent of global malaria cases and 95 percent of malaria-related deaths. Additionally, the continent bears 40 percent of the global burden of neglected tropical diseases, with all African countries facing at least one endemic neglected tropical disease."

Credits: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health: Global Health NOW