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The World Bank announced recently it would support a program by Africa’s main public health body- the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). Consequently, Africa CDC will receive US$100 million from the international body in its mission for providing better health services
World Bank announced recently it would support a program by Africa’s main public health body- the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). Consequently, Africa CDC will receive US$100 million from the international body in its mission for providing better health services.
The World Bank has approved the support program vowing to help enhance the CDC’s technical capacity and strengthen its institutional framework to intensify support to African countries in preparing for, detecting, and responding to disease outbreaks and public health emergencies.
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Recent assessments have revealed widespread gaps in the preparedness capacities of African countries. The disparity disproportionately impacts the poorest and more vulnerable.
The program to combat COVID-19 and future public health risks project is in line with the African Union’s Agenda 2063. This endorses health as a cornerstone ambition for achieving longer-term development goals. AU member states awarded the Africa CDC with the status of an autonomous health body of the African Union, earlier this year.
