Ghana has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) to strengthen cross-border disease surveillance and epidemic preparedness. The agreement, finalized during a visit by Africa CDC Director General Dr. Jean Kaseya, aims to enhance data sharing and align Ghana’s health security systems with the Africa CDC’s continental strategy for epidemic intelligence and response.
According to official statements, the partnership will improve Ghana’s capabilities in early detection, risk assessment, and rapid response to public health threats, including pandemics and emerging infectious diseases. The MoU supports Africa CDC’s goal of building self-reliant health systems across the continent. Dr. Kaseya highlighted the importance of African nations developing independent surveillance and response capacity, particularly in light of lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and Ebola outbreaks.
Ghana’s Minister of Health welcomed the agreement, describing it as a critical step in building a resilient public health infrastructure and reaffirming Ghana’s commitment to regional cooperation in health security. The move reflects broader efforts by African Union member states to develop an integrated approach to health emergency preparedness through the Africa CDC’s New Public Health Order, which promotes data-driven interventions, workforce development, and regional collaboration.
