This new strategic plan is informed by the assessment of the first one (2017-2021) as well as lessons from the numerous health emergencies and disease threats, including the COVID-19 pandemic, that Africa has experienced.
It is designed to further champion implementation of Africa’s New Public Health Order, the vision that constitutes a paradigm shift that informs the work of the Africa CDC, the African Union and its Member States, and all relevant stakeholders. It brings focus to Africa’s priorities in inclusive health security and the broader public health through local ownership and leadership. The ultimate purpose is to contribute towards realisation of AU’s Agenda 2063 – The Africa We Want, namely a safer, healthier, coordinated, and prosperous Africa.
Acting Director of Africa CDC, Dr Ahmed E. Ogwell Ouma said: “The health security and public health landscape continues to evolve on the continent and globally. It is therefore important that Africa CDC remains prepared to deal with any disease threats in Africa and beyond.”
During this strategic period, Africa CDC will provide strategic direction and support to member states through six pillars:
- Surveillance and Disease Intelligence
- Information Systems
- Laboratory Systems and Networks
- Emergency Preparedness and Response
- National Public Health Institutes and Research
- Disease Control and Prevention
These pillars are aimed at Africa’s public health institutions’ capacities, capabilities, and partnerships to prevent, detect and respond quickly and effectively to disease threats based on science, evidence-based policy, and data-driven interventions and programs. The ultimate purpose is to ensure a safer, healthier, coordinated, and prosperous Africa.
This Strategic Plan will be cascaded to all levels of the Africa CDC structure. It will also be translated into annual operational plans. Its implementation will be consistently monitored using the monitoring and evaluation framework stipulated in this document.