From COVID-19 to Ebola and Marburg virus disease, Africa has in recent years found itself on the frontline of some of the world's most dangerous infectious disease outbreaks.These viruses have claimed lives, overwhelmed health systems, disrupted economies and exposed weaknesses in preparedness that often take years to rebuild.

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