Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention

“Nandi-Ndaitwah welcomed Kaseya to Namibia and expressed appreciation for his decision to host the fifth Southern Africa Regional Ministerial Steering Committee (ReSCO) meeting in the country.”

“the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC Africa) pleading for the urgent construction of dedicated treatment centres to contain the virus and ease the strain on existing hospitals.”

“Hospital bed occupancy in affected areas has reached 95%, CDC Africa said.”

“He said Cabinet also approved an agreement between Namibia and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) for the provision of procurement services.”

“The meeting, convened from 1 to 2 June 2026 under the theme "Building Bridges for Shared Prosperity and Sustainable Development," brought together foreign ministers and senior representatives from African countries, the Republic of Korea, the African Union, the African Development Bank (AfDB), the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC).”

“Jean Kaseya, Director-General of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, said that the 10 at-risk countries are South Sudan, Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Congo, Burundi, Angola, the Central African Republic, and Zambia.”

“In line with guidelines from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (ACDCP), even a single confirmed case requires an immediate public health response.”

“In line with guidelines from the World Health Organisation and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, an outbreak can be declared over after a defined period without new infections.”