Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention

A man gets vaccinated against COVID-19 at a site near Johannesburg, Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021.

At least 9 African countries set to produce COVID vaccines, Africa’s CDC chief says

January 5, 2022COVID-19

Despite Africa’s low vaccination rates, the continent’s early, robust response has helped mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on the continent so far, says Dr. John Nkengasong, director of the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And he predicts many more vaccines will be available in 2022, with a strong emphasis on distribution.

A Black African woman wears a blue face mask and holds a brown sign that reads "enough is enough."

Africa must invest ‘in human capital’ to fight the coronavirus, says Africa CDC director

July 27, 2020COVID-19

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