The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the African Union Commission are working to develop a new pool of finance to assist countries in preparation and response to disease threats on the continent.
This is part of a series of efforts the African Union has taken to lessen its dependence on entities abroad during health emergencies — and it’s expected to make it easier for Africa CDC to access resources in times of need.
While African heads of state agreed to create the Africa Epidemics Fund in February 2022, there are a series of steps standing in the way before countries can tap into the finance. This includes the creation of a governance framework for the fund.