Africa CDC The Emergency Consultative Group (ECG), which advises the Director General of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) on mpox, has urged that the Public Health Emergency of Continental Security (PHECS) remain in place.
Meeting on 2 September 2025 to review the outbreak and assess whether the emergency status should be lifted, the Group concluded that maintaining the declaration is essential to preserve political will, mobilise resources, and keepcountries on high alert. Members warned that lifting the status prematurely could trigger complacency, reduce funding, and increase the risk of resurgence.