January 29
Malawi: Malawi Launches New Covid-19 Vaccination Campaign Amid Rising Cases
The Malawi government and the World Health Organization launched a new COVID-19 vaccination campaign on Monday in 10 of the country's 29 districts. This is partly in response to… Read more »
December 08, 2022
Africa: WHO Urges Vigilance As Covid-19 Pandemic Wanes in Africa
The World Health Organization reports COVID-19 cases are continuing their downward spiral in Africa but warns the pandemic is not over and nations must remain vigilant. Read more »
Africa: Covid-19 Sets Back Global Malaria Efforts, Especially in Africa - WHO
The COVID-19 pandemic has set global malaria control efforts back, especially in Africa, the World Health Organization says. Read more »
October 25, 2022
Africa: Africa Tourism Leaders Seek to Revive Sector After Covid-19
Africa's leading tourism operators are meeting in Botswana for talks on reviving the industry after the damage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Intra-African travel is at the top… Read more »
September 08, 2022
Africa: Covid Threatening Resurgence of Deadly Meningitis in Africa
The World Health Organization is warning of a resurgence of deadly meningitis in Africa because COVID-19 has disrupted lifesaving vaccination campaigns. Read more »
July 03, 2022
West Africa: Multiple Crises Threatening Stability and Development in Sahel - World Food Programme
The World Food Program warns conflict, climate change, COVID-19, and skyrocketing prices of food, fuel, and fertilizer are further threatening stability and development prospects… Read more »
June 13, 2022
Africa: Covid-19 Deadlier During Pregnancy, African Study Says
Pregnancy puts women at higher risk of severe medical complications or death from COVID-19, according to a new study of more than 1,300 women in sub-Saharan Africa. Researchers… Read more »