BIOSAFETY AND BIOSECURITY IN AFRICA
Emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases continue to pose significant threats to public health, economic stability, and sustainable development across Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Although these outbreaks often originate from zoonotic sources, their consequences extend far beyond human health, disrupting agricultural systems, livelihoods, and regional stability. Over the past two decades, the region has experienced a substantial […]
STRENGTHENING BIOSECURITY AND BIOSAFETY IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA TO ENHANCE PREPAREDNESS AGAINST EMERGING BIOLOGICAL THREATS
Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) faces a disproportionate and escalating threat from emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases (EIDs). Over the past decade, the region recorded a 63% increase in zoonotic outbreaks compared to the previous decade, frequently causing Public Health Emergencies (PHEs). This growing vulnerability is driven by compounding factors ranging from microorganisms adapting to climate change, […]