Africa: Angola’s President Pledges $5 Million to Africa CDC to Strengthen Continental Health Security

In a landmark move for Africa’s health future, H.E. João Lourenço, President of the Republic of Angola and Chairperson of the African Union, announced a voluntary contribution of USD 5 million to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). The announcement follows a high-level meeting with Dr. Jean Kaseya, Director General of Africa CDC, on 21 April 2025 in Luanda.

Dr. Kaseya hailed the pledge as a bold and historic commitment, stating, “President Lourenço’s leadership…