Africa CDC reaffirms support for CEPI strategy to strengthen health security in Africa
Date: 2026-05-20
By: Nana Appiah Acquaye
The Africa Centres for
Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has reaffirmed its support for the
Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) 3.0 Strategy,
underscoring a shared commitment to advancing equitable health security across
Africa.
The commitment was
highlighted by Acting Deputy Director-General, Raji Tajudeen, during a CEPI
discussion focused on strengthening regionally anchored networks and
capabilities for epidemic preparedness and response.
He emphasized the importance
of sustainable financing mechanisms to support the development of resilient
health systems across African countries, particularly in strengthening
emergency response capacity and preparedness for future health threats.
Tajudeen also called for
deeper and more impactful partnerships between countries and health
institutions, noting that collaboration is essential to improving the
continent’s ability to respond effectively to epidemics.
Africa CDC stated that it
remains committed to working closely with CEPI to expand regional capabilities
and ensure equitable access to life-saving medical tools and interventions
across all communities on the continent.
The engagement forms part of
broader ongoing efforts to enhance global and regional cooperation in health
security, with a focus on strengthening systems that can anticipate, detect and
respond to public health emergencies more effectively.
