Africa CDC chief says the continent needs to invest its own funds in Ebola response, vaccine (opens original article in a new tab)

Africa CDC calls for increased continent-wide investment in health financing to improve Ebola response and vaccine development, citing reliance on foreign partners and limited local production of medicines and vaccines.

• Africa CDC urges increased investment in health financing for Ebola response and vaccine development
• Outbreak has caused over 200 deaths and 894 cases since May 15 with 35,000 contacts traced
• Africa produces less than 1% of its vaccine needs and 3% of medicine from abroad
• Africa Epidemic Fund has received $80 million in pledges from African governments