The Africa Centres for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) welcomed the Pandemic Fund’s approval of half a billion dollars during its Third Call for Proposals, with Africa set to receive nearly half of the allocation. The decision was announced at the Pandemic Fund Board Meeting in Kigali, Rwanda, held from 17 to 19 November 2025. The funding is designed to help African Union Member States strengthen core capacities, particularly in high-risk and cross-border areas. It reflects Africa’s growing role in producing technically robust, high-quality proposals for pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response. Africa CDC noted that preparedness is essential to preventing health crises. The organisation will continue to assist countries in translating these resources into practical capacities on the ground, enhancing community safety and reinforcing health security and sovereignty across the continent. The collaboration between the Pandemic Fund Board and global partners was also commended for advancing pandemic readiness. Ethiopia is among the countries set to benefit. Authorities continue to monitor the Marburg virus, with four confirmed deaths and eight cases under investigation out of forty-six laboratory tests.

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