The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has warned that it will blacklist aid partners who fail to provide transparent accounts of funds received to tackle disease outbreaks across the continent.
The warning comes amid growing calls for accountability in the management of resources allocated to public health emergencies, including efforts to contain Ebola and other infectious diseases.
The continental health agency said partners involved in outbreak response must demonstrate transparency in the use of funds entrusted to them, stressing that failure to account for such resources could attract sanctions.
The proposed blacklisting could affect organisations that receive funding or support for disease-control activities but fail to provide adequate financial records or explain how the money was spent.
Accountability in emergency funding is crucial to ensuring that resources reach affected communities and support critical interventions, including disease surveillance, testing, treatment and public awareness campaigns.
The Africa CDC plays a central role in coordinating public health responses across African Union member states, working with governments and international partners to strengthen disease prevention, preparedness and emergency response.
The agency’s warning signals a tougher stance on financial oversight as African countries continue to grapple with infectious disease threats and the need to ensure that limited health resources are used effectively.
However, the specific partners affected, the proposed implementation timeline and the procedures for blacklisting were not established in the information available for this report.
