Tag: COVID-19

One Year On From COVID-19, Strengthening The Health System Remains A Top Concern in Africa

When the COVID-19 ravaged China and other Asian countries, renowned public health professionals and the World Health Organization were concerned…

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Senegal president Macky Sall threatens to shut country’s borders as COVID surge

Senegal's President Macky Sall threatened to shut the country's borders and re-impose a state of emergency on Friday after the…

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African leaders mobilize vaccines, finance at Abidjan summit

Several African officials gathered in Abidjan on Thursday for the International Development Association (IDA) for Africa summit to examine measures…

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Africa to get U.S. COVID-19 shots next week as cases surge

A special envoy of the African Union said on Thursday that the United States will begin shipping the first batch…

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Nigeria: SA now on COVID ‘Red List’ for Arriving Travellers

Officials stated during a briefing on Monday that Nigeria is adding South Africa to its "red list" of nations with…

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IMF says Africa ‘urgently’ needs vaccines to curb COVID surge

COVID-19 infections in Africa are expected to surpass record highs within days, emphasizing the urgent need for vaccine supplies and…

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South Africa to strengthen COVID-19 restrictions for 14 days

President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Sunday that South Africa will strengthen COVID-19 limitations for 14 days since current containment methods…

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South Africa rejects 2 million J&J vaccines due to USFDA decision

The deployment of the COVID-19 vaccine in South Africa has been delayed further after officials opted to throw out at…

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Botswana President receives first dose of Pfizer vaccine, urges citizens to follow suit

At Maruapula Community Hall in Gaborone, Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi received his first injection of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine on…

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COVID-19: Uganda shuts down schools, worship centres to tame new wave

To combat a new wave of Covid-19, the Ugandan government closed schools and worship centers on Sunday and suspended public…

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Tanzania: Activists Urge Government to Start COVID-19 Vaccinations

The president of Zanzibar, a Tanzanian semi-autonomous province, has stated that COVID-19 vaccines will be imported soon. This pits the…

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After delays, Kenya seeks alternatives to AZ COVID vaccine

Kenya's health ministry said it is in talks with vaccine makers such as Johnson and Johnson (JNJ.N) to find alternatives…

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