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AUCOVID19ResponseFund

About the Fund

The African Union COVID-19 Response Fund aims to raise resources to strengthen the continental response to COVID-19 by e.g. supporting pool procurement of diagnostics and other medical commodities by Africa CDC for distribution to the Member States, and mitigating the pandemic’s socio economic and humanitarian impact on African populations. All entities and individuals can contribute to the fund provided that the objectives and purpose of these are not inconsistent with the purpose and objectives of the Union.

Who We Are

How will funds be used?

1. The COVID-19 pandemic threatens to reverse the socio-economic advancements made by Africa in the last 30 years as the pandemic proves to be more severe on the socio-economic well-being of populations in Africa. Therefore, money raised through the Fund will be used to implement measures to mitigate the socio-economic and humanitarian impact of COVID-19 in Africa.

2. Boost the capacity of the Africa CDC to support response to public health emergencies across the continent. Africa CDC was created to support efforts by Member States to prepare for and respond to public health threats across the continent. Part of this fund will be used to boost the capacity of Africa CDC to fully play its role as a continental public health institution as stated in its statute.

3. Support the procurement and distribution of essential COVID-19 medical equipment and supplies and mobilize rapid response by Member States. This Fund will support pool procurement of diagnostics and other medical commodities by Africa CDC for distribution to the 55 Member States, and to support the deployment of one million community workers and community healthcare workers to support contact tracing.

 

Partners

Activities

H.E. Amira Elfadil Mohammed, Commissioner, for Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development, Africa Union Commission
April 27, 2021

Zeroing in on unvaccinated children: it is time for Africa to reach every child

 New report reveals regional partnerships are key to COVID-19 recovery
April 06, 2021

A new report by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and UNDP presents the key results

January 09, 2021

On 9 January 2021, the Government of the Republic of Kenya announced the launch of its Trusted Travel platform, based

December 09, 2020

Following the World Health Organization’s (WHO) declaration of the COVID-19 outbreak a global pandemic, , the African

European Union and African Union sign partnership to scale up preparedness for health emergencies
December 07, 2020

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Preventi

June 08, 2021

WHAT: Launch of a Partnership between African Union, Africa CDC and the
Mastercard Foundation

April 20, 2021

Special engagement with members of the media to share critical updates on the African Union and European Union partnership on COVID-19 response activities in Africa

April 19, 2021 to April 20, 2021

SPEAKERS:

April 15, 2021

55th Weekly Press Briefing on the Coronavirus disease outbreak

April 01, 2021

53rd Weekly Press Briefing on the Coronavirus disease outbreak

December 31, 2020

WHAT: Engagement with members of the media every week to share critical updates on the COVID-19 response activities

Topic Resources

May 31, 2023

Outbreak Update:  As of 3 May 2023, a total of 765,222,932 COVID-19 cases and 6,921,614 deaths (case fatality ratio [CFR]: 1%) have been reported globally by 232 countries and territories to the World Health Organization (WHO).

 


 

 

May 05, 2023

Outbreak Update:  As of 3 May 2023, a total of 765,222,932 COVID-19 cases and 6,921,614 deaths (case fatality ratio [CFR]: 1%) have been reported globally by 232 countries and territories to the World Health Organization (WHO).

 


 

 

April 02, 2023

Outbreak Update:  As of 1 April 2023, a total of 761,402,282 COVID-19 cases and 6,887,000 deaths (case fatality ratio [CFR]: 1%) have been reported globally by 232 countries and territories to the World Health Organization (WHO).

 


 

 

March 22, 2023

Outbreak Update:  As of 21 March 2023, a total of 760,360,956 COVID-19 cases and 6,873,477 deaths (case fatality ratio [CFR]: 1%) have been reported globally by 232 countries and territories to the World Health Organization (WHO).

 


 

 

May 31, 2023

Outbreak Update:  As of 3 May 2023, a total of 765,222,932 COVID-19 cases and 6,921,614 deaths (case fatality ratio [CFR]: 1%) have been reported globally by 232 countries and territories to the World Health Organization (WHO).

 


 

 

May 05, 2023

Outbreak Update:  As of 3 May 2023, a total of 765,222,932 COVID-19 cases and 6,921,614 deaths (case fatality ratio [CFR]: 1%) have been reported globally by 232 countries and territories to the World Health Organization (WHO).

 


 

 

April 02, 2023

Outbreak Update:  As of 1 April 2023, a total of 761,402,282 COVID-19 cases and 6,887,000 deaths (case fatality ratio [CFR]: 1%) have been reported globally by 232 countries and territories to the World Health Organization (WHO).

 


 

 

March 22, 2023

Outbreak Update:  As of 21 March 2023, a total of 760,360,956 COVID-19 cases and 6,873,477 deaths (case fatality ratio [CFR]: 1%) have been reported globally by 232 countries and territories to the World Health Organization (WHO).