The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) is a public health agency that supports African Union member states in their efforts to detect, prevent, and respond to disease threats: 

• Established: Founded in January 2016 and officially launched in January 2017 
• Purpose: To strengthen the capacity of public health institutions in member states, and to help them provide coordinated solutions to public health challenges 
• Work: The Africa CDC supports member states in developing and implementing preparedness and response plans, and in sharing knowledge and lessons from public health interventions 
• Headquarters: The Africa CDC headquarters are located in a complex that includes two office buildings, two laboratory buildings, an emergency response center, and apartments for experts