Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention — continental health organization advising African nations on disease outbreaks and procurement mechanisms, currently supporting Namibia's health initiatives.
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New Era
Africa CDC will support Namibia to build on health reform gains
“He said Namibia's health reforms had already produced measurable financial benefits, and that Africa CDC would support the country to build on those gains.”
Govt saves N$2b by cutting tenderpreneursNew Era
Africa CDC was established following discussions that began in 2013
“Ghebreyesus reminded Nandi-Ndaitwah that discussions, which eventually led to the establishment of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) began in 2013 during meetings of African foreign ministers when she was Namibia's foreign affairs minister.”
Tedros meets NNNInformanté
Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention hosting fifth Southern Africa Regional Ministerial Steering Committee meeting in Namibia
“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.”
Namibia hosts top African and global health leaders at State HouseInformanté
CDC Africa pleaded for urgent construction of dedicated treatment centres to contain the virus
“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.”
First Ebola case recorded in Europe as CDC Africa urges emergency treatment centres in the DRCInformanté
CDC Africa said hospital bed occupancy in affected areas has reached 95%
“Hospital bed occupancy in affected areas has reached 95%, CDC Africa said.”
First Ebola case recorded in Europe as CDC Africa urges emergency treatment centres in the DRCThe Namibian
Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention approved agreement with Namibia for provision of procurement services for health products
“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.”
Namibia turns to Egypt, Africa CDC for medicineInformanté
Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention participated in the 2026 Korea–Africa Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Seoul
“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).”
Seoul meeting strengthens Korea–Africa partnership, Namibia participatesInformanté
Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention identified Angola and Zambia among 10 African countries at risk of Ebola exposure
“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.”
Namibia neighbours among countries at risk of Ebola outbreakNew Era
Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention provided guidelines for public health response to confirmed cases
“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.”
Mpox outbreak endsInformanté
Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention provided guidelines for declaring an outbreak over after defined period without new infections
“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.”
Namibia ends Mpox and CCHF outbreaksNamibia has saved approximately N$2 billion by securing direct access to international medical manufacturers, according to Africa CDC director general Dr Jean Kaseya. The country became the first African nation to sign a continental procurement mechanism aimed at reducing costs of medicines and health commodities.
21 August 2026 · New Era →
Namibia has saved approximately N$2 billion by securing direct access to international medical manufacturers, according to Africa CDC director general Dr Jean Kaseya. The country became the first African nation to sign a continental procurement mechanism aimed at reducing costs of medicines and health commodities.
21 August 2026 · New Era →
World Health Organisation director general Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus met President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and praised her efforts reforming Namibia's health sector and improving patient care, particularly her unannounced hospital visits to assess actual conditions.
21 August 2026 · New Era →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah held separate meetings with the heads of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization at State House, focusing on Namibia's health priorities and regional cooperation. The discussions centred on the fifth Southern Africa Regional Ministerial Steering Committee meeting being hosted in Namibia, with emphasis on African countries working together to address challenges and advance sustainable development.
20 August 2026 · Informanté →
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is experiencing a growing Ebola outbreak with about 1,200 confirmed cases and 305 deaths, prompting the Africa CDC to urge construction of dedicated treatment centres. A French medical doctor recently returned from the DRC became Europe's first confirmed case and is now in isolation.
26 June 2026 · Informanté →
The Southern African Development Community reaffirmed its commitment to supporting continental efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak affecting the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, while strengthening preparedness and response measures across the Southern African region. SADC Executive Secretary Elias Magosi participated in a High-Level Virtual Meeting of African Heads of State and Partners convened by the African Union to mobilise resources and coordinated action, which resulted in pledges of financial and in-kind support from African countries and development partners.
18 June 2026 · Informanté →
Cabinet has endorsed an agreement between Namibia and Egypt on pharmaceutical products and medical devices, and approved another agreement with the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention for procurement services. The approvals come as the country faces shortages of essential medicines in public health facilities.
12 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Ambassador Julia Imene-Chaduru led Namibia's delegation to the 2026 Korea–Africa Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Seoul, where African and Korean officials agreed to deepen cooperation on trade, investment, technology, infrastructure, agriculture, and sustainable development, while addressing geopolitical challenges and Africa's role in global supply chains.
8 June 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia's Minister of Health and Social Services Esperance Luvindao has been selected among 15 women for the 2026 fifth cohort of the Amujae Initiative, a pan-African leadership programme. She was recognised for her work advancing healthcare systems and sector reforms, including recruitment of over 2,000 healthcare workers and launching Namibia's first digital health policy.
30 May 2026 · Informanté →
Two of Namibia's neighbours, Angola and Zambia, are among ten African countries at risk of Ebola exposure as an outbreak spreads in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which has recorded about 750 suspected cases and 177 deaths. The May 2026 outbreak involves the Bundibugyo strain, for which there is no vaccine and mortality rates can reach up to 50 per cent.
30 May 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia's Ministry of Health has formally ended both the Mpox outbreak in Swakopmund (which resulted in three confirmed cases, all recovered) and the Crimean Congo Haemorrhagic Fever outbreak in Omaheke (one confirmed death), following 90 days and two incubation periods without new cases respectively. The ministry credited swift surveillance, contact tracing, and community awareness for the successful containment.
10 March 2026 · New Era →
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has officially declared the end of the Mpox outbreak in Swakopmund district (which produced three confirmed cases) and the Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever outbreak in Omaheke Region (one confirmed case), following months without new infections and successful public health containment measures.
10 March 2026 · Informanté →