Africa CDC elevated the Ebola response on May 18, declaring it a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security.
The declaration aims to mobilise coordinated continental resources against the ongoing outbreak.
Africa CDC serves as the public health agency of the African Union.
A Public Health Emergency of Continental Security signals the highest level of continental alert for health threats.
The move followed spreading Ebola activity in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and concern for neighboring states.
Coordinated resource mobilisation includes laboratory support, personnel deployment and logistics across member countries.
Previous continental declarations have preceded scaled-up vaccination and surveillance campaigns.
Border areas between the DRC and Uganda remain focal points for cross-border transmission risk.
Africa CDC works alongside the World Health Organization and national health ministries.
Officials said the May 18 action reflects urgency to prevent wider regional spread.
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Sources:
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2026/cdc-mobilizes-international-ebola-response.html