1. Response to Belief that Africa Lacks Expertise in Responding to Pandemics (200
words, 5 Marks)
To those who believe that Africa lacks expertise in responding to pandemics, it is crucial to
highlight the continent's substantial experience in managing infectious disease outbreaks,
such as Ebola, HIV/AIDS, and malaria. Africa has developed significant capacity in
epidemiological surveillance, public health response, and community engagement, which
have been essential in controlling these diseases. For instance, the African Union's Africa
Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has played a pivotal role in
coordinating the continent's COVID-19 response, demonstrating that Africa possesses both
the knowledge and the institutional frameworks necessary to handle pandemics.
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