Tag: Covid19 vaccine

News Brief: Turkey expands armed drone sales to Ethiopia and Morocco; Algerian security forces foil planned armed attack by separatists

Algerian security forces foil planned armed attack by separatists  Reports emerged that Algerian security forces has on Wednesday thwarted a…

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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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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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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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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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Madagascar ‘finally receives’ COVID-19 vaccines

Madagascar has received the first batch of World Health Organization (WHO)-approved COVID-19 vaccines, a 250,000-dose donation from India, where AstraZeneca…

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South Africa minister says downpayments to J&J, Pfizer not refundable

The South African government's downpayments for COVID-19 vaccines to Johnson & Johnson (J&J) and Pfizer are non-refundable in any conditions,…

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Zimbabwe plans to buy 1million COVID vaccines each month

According to Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube, Zimbabwe aims to purchase one million Covid-19 vaccines per month in the second quarter.…

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Tanzanian President Suluhu says Country to re-evaluate stance on COVID

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan plans to convene an expert committee to assess the Covid-19 pandemic and advise the government…

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Kenya imposes new restrictions after surge in COVID-19 cases

Following an increase in COVID-19 incidents, Kenya's president announced new steps on Friday, including the closure of five counties and the suspension of parliamentary and county assembly sessions.  Uhuru Kenyatta said in a televised address that parliamentary and country sessions have been postponed until further notice with the approval of political leadership.  Nairobi, Machakos, Kajiado, Kiambu, and Nakuru counties are all under lockdown.  Kenyatta, who obtained the COVID-19 vaccine on Friday, confirmed that these counties account for 70% of Kenya's reported cases. He directed that “there shall be cessation of all movement by…

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President Mnangagwa gets COVID vaccine, urges citizens to get vaccinated

President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe got his first dose of the Chinese Sinovac Covid-19 vaccine on Wednesday, as the country's…

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