The Fuss Over Who Should Declare Public Health Emergencies in Africa 20/06/2022 Paul Adepoju Africa CDC wants to be able to declare public health emergencies of continental security but the WHO warns this could be a risky move that could isolate African countries and create confusion regarding response. The World Health Organization’s African Regional Office (WHO AFRO) has found itself explaining its disapproval of the Africa CDC’s quest for […] Continue reading -> Monkeypox: Africa CDC Demands Equal Treatment in Global Allocation of Limited Vaccine Doses 16/06/2022 Paul Adepoju Rich countries are rushing to get doses – but African countries say they should get the vaccines first for a disease endemic to the continent. A plan by the World Health Organization (WHO) to create a vaccine sharing mechanism that will attempt to provide equitable access to vaccines effective against monkeypox disease will only be […] Continue reading -> Eritrea Has Yet to Start COVID-19 Vaccinations as Most African Countries Lag Far Behind Global Targets 09/06/2022 Kerry Cullinan Eritrea has yet to start vaccinating its citizens against COVID-19, whereas two African countries – South Africa and Tunisia – are now offering citizens over 50 a second COVID-19 booster vaccine. However, but the vaccination rate on the continent is far behind the global vaccination target of 70%. Dr Ahmed Ogwell Ouma, Acting Director of […] Continue reading -> Eight Countries Compete to Host African Medicines Agency at Crucial African Union Meeting 02/06/2022 Paul Adepoju A meeting to decide which African country will be the host country for the African Medicines Agency (AMA) is underway and at the last count, expressions of interest in hosting the agency have been received from Uganda, Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, Rwanda, Tanzania, Tunisia and Zimbabwe. The decision is expected to be one of the outcomes […] Continue reading -> Kenya’s Cabinet Greenlights Move to Ratify African Medicines Agency Treaty 20/05/2022 Ochieng’ Ogodo [NAIROBI] Kenya is preparing to join the African Medicines Agency alongside thirty-one other African Union member states following the Kenyan cabinet’s decision to approve the ratification of the African Union Treaty last Thursday. The move by the cabinet, chaired by President Uhuru Kenyatta, would be a major boost to the AMA’s establishment given that Kenya […] Continue reading -> Seven Confirmed Monkeypox Cases in UK Includes Sexually Transmitted Cluster 17/05/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher There are now seven confirmed cases of monkeypox in the United Kingdom, and all but one case of the virus appears to have been transmitted locally in the UK, including among men having sex with men, the World Health Organization confirmed in a media briefing on Tuesday. The smallpox-related virus, which circulates widely in central […] Continue reading -> Nkengasong Exits Africa CDC with Mixed Feelings as Omicron Cases Rise in Southern Africa 16/05/2022 Paul Adepoju Within the last five years, Africa CDC has grown into a “formidable” public health agency. But equally formidable challenges remain for the agency, which must provide advice and guidance on Ebola, cholera, measles – as well facing yet another surge in COVID cases in South Africa – the country hardest hit by SARS-CoV2, says outgoing […] Continue reading -> ‘Our Loss is World’s Gain’; African Leaders on Nkengasong’s Confirmation to Head PEPFAR 09/05/2022 Paul Adepoju African leaders have applauded the US move to appoint John Nkengasong as head of the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Reliefs (PEPFAR) – saying he’ll reinvigorate the programme that has been a flagship for the global battle against the AIDS pandemic for nearly decades. But they also said the loss of Nkgengasong as head […] Continue reading -> Africa’s COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign Makes Slow Progress, Reaching Only 16.3% 21/04/2022 Kerry Cullinan Only 10 of Africa’s 54 countries have vaccinated more than a third of their citizens, although the continent has administered over two-thirds of the vaccine doses it has procured. The top 10 vaccinators are Seychelles (81%), Mauritius (76%), Rwanda (64%), Morocco (63%), Cape Verde (55%), Botswana (54%), Tunisia (53%), Mozambique (43%), São Tomé and Príncipe […] Continue reading -> IMF: World Needs to Move from ‘Vaccine-Only’ to More Resilient ‘Vaccine-Plus’ Approach to COVID-19 05/04/2022 Kerry Cullinan Although the world is facing multiple simultaneous challenges including the war in Ukraine, the COVID-19 pandemic is not over and it is essential for countries to invest in systems to address this pandemic as well as future pandemic threats. This is a key message of a new International Monetary Fund (IMF) paper, which is calling […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Monkeypox: Africa CDC Demands Equal Treatment in Global Allocation of Limited Vaccine Doses 16/06/2022 Paul Adepoju Rich countries are rushing to get doses – but African countries say they should get the vaccines first for a disease endemic to the continent. A plan by the World Health Organization (WHO) to create a vaccine sharing mechanism that will attempt to provide equitable access to vaccines effective against monkeypox disease will only be […] Continue reading -> Eritrea Has Yet to Start COVID-19 Vaccinations as Most African Countries Lag Far Behind Global Targets 09/06/2022 Kerry Cullinan Eritrea has yet to start vaccinating its citizens against COVID-19, whereas two African countries – South Africa and Tunisia – are now offering citizens over 50 a second COVID-19 booster vaccine. However, but the vaccination rate on the continent is far behind the global vaccination target of 70%. Dr Ahmed Ogwell Ouma, Acting Director of […] Continue reading -> Eight Countries Compete to Host African Medicines Agency at Crucial African Union Meeting 02/06/2022 Paul Adepoju A meeting to decide which African country will be the host country for the African Medicines Agency (AMA) is underway and at the last count, expressions of interest in hosting the agency have been received from Uganda, Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, Rwanda, Tanzania, Tunisia and Zimbabwe. The decision is expected to be one of the outcomes […] Continue reading -> Kenya’s Cabinet Greenlights Move to Ratify African Medicines Agency Treaty 20/05/2022 Ochieng’ Ogodo [NAIROBI] Kenya is preparing to join the African Medicines Agency alongside thirty-one other African Union member states following the Kenyan cabinet’s decision to approve the ratification of the African Union Treaty last Thursday. The move by the cabinet, chaired by President Uhuru Kenyatta, would be a major boost to the AMA’s establishment given that Kenya […] Continue reading -> Seven Confirmed Monkeypox Cases in UK Includes Sexually Transmitted Cluster 17/05/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher There are now seven confirmed cases of monkeypox in the United Kingdom, and all but one case of the virus appears to have been transmitted locally in the UK, including among men having sex with men, the World Health Organization confirmed in a media briefing on Tuesday. The smallpox-related virus, which circulates widely in central […] Continue reading -> Nkengasong Exits Africa CDC with Mixed Feelings as Omicron Cases Rise in Southern Africa 16/05/2022 Paul Adepoju Within the last five years, Africa CDC has grown into a “formidable” public health agency. But equally formidable challenges remain for the agency, which must provide advice and guidance on Ebola, cholera, measles – as well facing yet another surge in COVID cases in South Africa – the country hardest hit by SARS-CoV2, says outgoing […] Continue reading -> ‘Our Loss is World’s Gain’; African Leaders on Nkengasong’s Confirmation to Head PEPFAR 09/05/2022 Paul Adepoju African leaders have applauded the US move to appoint John Nkengasong as head of the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Reliefs (PEPFAR) – saying he’ll reinvigorate the programme that has been a flagship for the global battle against the AIDS pandemic for nearly decades. But they also said the loss of Nkgengasong as head […] Continue reading -> Africa’s COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign Makes Slow Progress, Reaching Only 16.3% 21/04/2022 Kerry Cullinan Only 10 of Africa’s 54 countries have vaccinated more than a third of their citizens, although the continent has administered over two-thirds of the vaccine doses it has procured. The top 10 vaccinators are Seychelles (81%), Mauritius (76%), Rwanda (64%), Morocco (63%), Cape Verde (55%), Botswana (54%), Tunisia (53%), Mozambique (43%), São Tomé and Príncipe […] Continue reading -> IMF: World Needs to Move from ‘Vaccine-Only’ to More Resilient ‘Vaccine-Plus’ Approach to COVID-19 05/04/2022 Kerry Cullinan Although the world is facing multiple simultaneous challenges including the war in Ukraine, the COVID-19 pandemic is not over and it is essential for countries to invest in systems to address this pandemic as well as future pandemic threats. This is a key message of a new International Monetary Fund (IMF) paper, which is calling […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Eritrea Has Yet to Start COVID-19 Vaccinations as Most African Countries Lag Far Behind Global Targets 09/06/2022 Kerry Cullinan Eritrea has yet to start vaccinating its citizens against COVID-19, whereas two African countries – South Africa and Tunisia – are now offering citizens over 50 a second COVID-19 booster vaccine. However, but the vaccination rate on the continent is far behind the global vaccination target of 70%. Dr Ahmed Ogwell Ouma, Acting Director of […] Continue reading -> Eight Countries Compete to Host African Medicines Agency at Crucial African Union Meeting 02/06/2022 Paul Adepoju A meeting to decide which African country will be the host country for the African Medicines Agency (AMA) is underway and at the last count, expressions of interest in hosting the agency have been received from Uganda, Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, Rwanda, Tanzania, Tunisia and Zimbabwe. The decision is expected to be one of the outcomes […] Continue reading -> Kenya’s Cabinet Greenlights Move to Ratify African Medicines Agency Treaty 20/05/2022 Ochieng’ Ogodo [NAIROBI] Kenya is preparing to join the African Medicines Agency alongside thirty-one other African Union member states following the Kenyan cabinet’s decision to approve the ratification of the African Union Treaty last Thursday. The move by the cabinet, chaired by President Uhuru Kenyatta, would be a major boost to the AMA’s establishment given that Kenya […] Continue reading -> Seven Confirmed Monkeypox Cases in UK Includes Sexually Transmitted Cluster 17/05/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher There are now seven confirmed cases of monkeypox in the United Kingdom, and all but one case of the virus appears to have been transmitted locally in the UK, including among men having sex with men, the World Health Organization confirmed in a media briefing on Tuesday. The smallpox-related virus, which circulates widely in central […] Continue reading -> Nkengasong Exits Africa CDC with Mixed Feelings as Omicron Cases Rise in Southern Africa 16/05/2022 Paul Adepoju Within the last five years, Africa CDC has grown into a “formidable” public health agency. But equally formidable challenges remain for the agency, which must provide advice and guidance on Ebola, cholera, measles – as well facing yet another surge in COVID cases in South Africa – the country hardest hit by SARS-CoV2, says outgoing […] Continue reading -> ‘Our Loss is World’s Gain’; African Leaders on Nkengasong’s Confirmation to Head PEPFAR 09/05/2022 Paul Adepoju African leaders have applauded the US move to appoint John Nkengasong as head of the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Reliefs (PEPFAR) – saying he’ll reinvigorate the programme that has been a flagship for the global battle against the AIDS pandemic for nearly decades. But they also said the loss of Nkgengasong as head […] Continue reading -> Africa’s COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign Makes Slow Progress, Reaching Only 16.3% 21/04/2022 Kerry Cullinan Only 10 of Africa’s 54 countries have vaccinated more than a third of their citizens, although the continent has administered over two-thirds of the vaccine doses it has procured. The top 10 vaccinators are Seychelles (81%), Mauritius (76%), Rwanda (64%), Morocco (63%), Cape Verde (55%), Botswana (54%), Tunisia (53%), Mozambique (43%), São Tomé and Príncipe […] Continue reading -> IMF: World Needs to Move from ‘Vaccine-Only’ to More Resilient ‘Vaccine-Plus’ Approach to COVID-19 05/04/2022 Kerry Cullinan Although the world is facing multiple simultaneous challenges including the war in Ukraine, the COVID-19 pandemic is not over and it is essential for countries to invest in systems to address this pandemic as well as future pandemic threats. This is a key message of a new International Monetary Fund (IMF) paper, which is calling […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Eight Countries Compete to Host African Medicines Agency at Crucial African Union Meeting 02/06/2022 Paul Adepoju A meeting to decide which African country will be the host country for the African Medicines Agency (AMA) is underway and at the last count, expressions of interest in hosting the agency have been received from Uganda, Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, Rwanda, Tanzania, Tunisia and Zimbabwe. The decision is expected to be one of the outcomes […] Continue reading -> Kenya’s Cabinet Greenlights Move to Ratify African Medicines Agency Treaty 20/05/2022 Ochieng’ Ogodo [NAIROBI] Kenya is preparing to join the African Medicines Agency alongside thirty-one other African Union member states following the Kenyan cabinet’s decision to approve the ratification of the African Union Treaty last Thursday. The move by the cabinet, chaired by President Uhuru Kenyatta, would be a major boost to the AMA’s establishment given that Kenya […] Continue reading -> Seven Confirmed Monkeypox Cases in UK Includes Sexually Transmitted Cluster 17/05/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher There are now seven confirmed cases of monkeypox in the United Kingdom, and all but one case of the virus appears to have been transmitted locally in the UK, including among men having sex with men, the World Health Organization confirmed in a media briefing on Tuesday. The smallpox-related virus, which circulates widely in central […] Continue reading -> Nkengasong Exits Africa CDC with Mixed Feelings as Omicron Cases Rise in Southern Africa 16/05/2022 Paul Adepoju Within the last five years, Africa CDC has grown into a “formidable” public health agency. But equally formidable challenges remain for the agency, which must provide advice and guidance on Ebola, cholera, measles – as well facing yet another surge in COVID cases in South Africa – the country hardest hit by SARS-CoV2, says outgoing […] Continue reading -> ‘Our Loss is World’s Gain’; African Leaders on Nkengasong’s Confirmation to Head PEPFAR 09/05/2022 Paul Adepoju African leaders have applauded the US move to appoint John Nkengasong as head of the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Reliefs (PEPFAR) – saying he’ll reinvigorate the programme that has been a flagship for the global battle against the AIDS pandemic for nearly decades. But they also said the loss of Nkgengasong as head […] Continue reading -> Africa’s COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign Makes Slow Progress, Reaching Only 16.3% 21/04/2022 Kerry Cullinan Only 10 of Africa’s 54 countries have vaccinated more than a third of their citizens, although the continent has administered over two-thirds of the vaccine doses it has procured. The top 10 vaccinators are Seychelles (81%), Mauritius (76%), Rwanda (64%), Morocco (63%), Cape Verde (55%), Botswana (54%), Tunisia (53%), Mozambique (43%), São Tomé and Príncipe […] Continue reading -> IMF: World Needs to Move from ‘Vaccine-Only’ to More Resilient ‘Vaccine-Plus’ Approach to COVID-19 05/04/2022 Kerry Cullinan Although the world is facing multiple simultaneous challenges including the war in Ukraine, the COVID-19 pandemic is not over and it is essential for countries to invest in systems to address this pandemic as well as future pandemic threats. This is a key message of a new International Monetary Fund (IMF) paper, which is calling […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Kenya’s Cabinet Greenlights Move to Ratify African Medicines Agency Treaty 20/05/2022 Ochieng’ Ogodo [NAIROBI] Kenya is preparing to join the African Medicines Agency alongside thirty-one other African Union member states following the Kenyan cabinet’s decision to approve the ratification of the African Union Treaty last Thursday. The move by the cabinet, chaired by President Uhuru Kenyatta, would be a major boost to the AMA’s establishment given that Kenya […] Continue reading -> Seven Confirmed Monkeypox Cases in UK Includes Sexually Transmitted Cluster 17/05/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher There are now seven confirmed cases of monkeypox in the United Kingdom, and all but one case of the virus appears to have been transmitted locally in the UK, including among men having sex with men, the World Health Organization confirmed in a media briefing on Tuesday. The smallpox-related virus, which circulates widely in central […] Continue reading -> Nkengasong Exits Africa CDC with Mixed Feelings as Omicron Cases Rise in Southern Africa 16/05/2022 Paul Adepoju Within the last five years, Africa CDC has grown into a “formidable” public health agency. But equally formidable challenges remain for the agency, which must provide advice and guidance on Ebola, cholera, measles – as well facing yet another surge in COVID cases in South Africa – the country hardest hit by SARS-CoV2, says outgoing […] Continue reading -> ‘Our Loss is World’s Gain’; African Leaders on Nkengasong’s Confirmation to Head PEPFAR 09/05/2022 Paul Adepoju African leaders have applauded the US move to appoint John Nkengasong as head of the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Reliefs (PEPFAR) – saying he’ll reinvigorate the programme that has been a flagship for the global battle against the AIDS pandemic for nearly decades. But they also said the loss of Nkgengasong as head […] Continue reading -> Africa’s COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign Makes Slow Progress, Reaching Only 16.3% 21/04/2022 Kerry Cullinan Only 10 of Africa’s 54 countries have vaccinated more than a third of their citizens, although the continent has administered over two-thirds of the vaccine doses it has procured. The top 10 vaccinators are Seychelles (81%), Mauritius (76%), Rwanda (64%), Morocco (63%), Cape Verde (55%), Botswana (54%), Tunisia (53%), Mozambique (43%), São Tomé and Príncipe […] Continue reading -> IMF: World Needs to Move from ‘Vaccine-Only’ to More Resilient ‘Vaccine-Plus’ Approach to COVID-19 05/04/2022 Kerry Cullinan Although the world is facing multiple simultaneous challenges including the war in Ukraine, the COVID-19 pandemic is not over and it is essential for countries to invest in systems to address this pandemic as well as future pandemic threats. This is a key message of a new International Monetary Fund (IMF) paper, which is calling […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Seven Confirmed Monkeypox Cases in UK Includes Sexually Transmitted Cluster 17/05/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher There are now seven confirmed cases of monkeypox in the United Kingdom, and all but one case of the virus appears to have been transmitted locally in the UK, including among men having sex with men, the World Health Organization confirmed in a media briefing on Tuesday. The smallpox-related virus, which circulates widely in central […] Continue reading -> Nkengasong Exits Africa CDC with Mixed Feelings as Omicron Cases Rise in Southern Africa 16/05/2022 Paul Adepoju Within the last five years, Africa CDC has grown into a “formidable” public health agency. But equally formidable challenges remain for the agency, which must provide advice and guidance on Ebola, cholera, measles – as well facing yet another surge in COVID cases in South Africa – the country hardest hit by SARS-CoV2, says outgoing […] Continue reading -> ‘Our Loss is World’s Gain’; African Leaders on Nkengasong’s Confirmation to Head PEPFAR 09/05/2022 Paul Adepoju African leaders have applauded the US move to appoint John Nkengasong as head of the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Reliefs (PEPFAR) – saying he’ll reinvigorate the programme that has been a flagship for the global battle against the AIDS pandemic for nearly decades. But they also said the loss of Nkgengasong as head […] Continue reading -> Africa’s COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign Makes Slow Progress, Reaching Only 16.3% 21/04/2022 Kerry Cullinan Only 10 of Africa’s 54 countries have vaccinated more than a third of their citizens, although the continent has administered over two-thirds of the vaccine doses it has procured. The top 10 vaccinators are Seychelles (81%), Mauritius (76%), Rwanda (64%), Morocco (63%), Cape Verde (55%), Botswana (54%), Tunisia (53%), Mozambique (43%), São Tomé and Príncipe […] Continue reading -> IMF: World Needs to Move from ‘Vaccine-Only’ to More Resilient ‘Vaccine-Plus’ Approach to COVID-19 05/04/2022 Kerry Cullinan Although the world is facing multiple simultaneous challenges including the war in Ukraine, the COVID-19 pandemic is not over and it is essential for countries to invest in systems to address this pandemic as well as future pandemic threats. This is a key message of a new International Monetary Fund (IMF) paper, which is calling […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Nkengasong Exits Africa CDC with Mixed Feelings as Omicron Cases Rise in Southern Africa 16/05/2022 Paul Adepoju Within the last five years, Africa CDC has grown into a “formidable” public health agency. But equally formidable challenges remain for the agency, which must provide advice and guidance on Ebola, cholera, measles – as well facing yet another surge in COVID cases in South Africa – the country hardest hit by SARS-CoV2, says outgoing […] Continue reading -> ‘Our Loss is World’s Gain’; African Leaders on Nkengasong’s Confirmation to Head PEPFAR 09/05/2022 Paul Adepoju African leaders have applauded the US move to appoint John Nkengasong as head of the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Reliefs (PEPFAR) – saying he’ll reinvigorate the programme that has been a flagship for the global battle against the AIDS pandemic for nearly decades. But they also said the loss of Nkgengasong as head […] Continue reading -> Africa’s COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign Makes Slow Progress, Reaching Only 16.3% 21/04/2022 Kerry Cullinan Only 10 of Africa’s 54 countries have vaccinated more than a third of their citizens, although the continent has administered over two-thirds of the vaccine doses it has procured. The top 10 vaccinators are Seychelles (81%), Mauritius (76%), Rwanda (64%), Morocco (63%), Cape Verde (55%), Botswana (54%), Tunisia (53%), Mozambique (43%), São Tomé and Príncipe […] Continue reading -> IMF: World Needs to Move from ‘Vaccine-Only’ to More Resilient ‘Vaccine-Plus’ Approach to COVID-19 05/04/2022 Kerry Cullinan Although the world is facing multiple simultaneous challenges including the war in Ukraine, the COVID-19 pandemic is not over and it is essential for countries to invest in systems to address this pandemic as well as future pandemic threats. This is a key message of a new International Monetary Fund (IMF) paper, which is calling […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
‘Our Loss is World’s Gain’; African Leaders on Nkengasong’s Confirmation to Head PEPFAR 09/05/2022 Paul Adepoju African leaders have applauded the US move to appoint John Nkengasong as head of the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Reliefs (PEPFAR) – saying he’ll reinvigorate the programme that has been a flagship for the global battle against the AIDS pandemic for nearly decades. But they also said the loss of Nkgengasong as head […] Continue reading -> Africa’s COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign Makes Slow Progress, Reaching Only 16.3% 21/04/2022 Kerry Cullinan Only 10 of Africa’s 54 countries have vaccinated more than a third of their citizens, although the continent has administered over two-thirds of the vaccine doses it has procured. The top 10 vaccinators are Seychelles (81%), Mauritius (76%), Rwanda (64%), Morocco (63%), Cape Verde (55%), Botswana (54%), Tunisia (53%), Mozambique (43%), São Tomé and Príncipe […] Continue reading -> IMF: World Needs to Move from ‘Vaccine-Only’ to More Resilient ‘Vaccine-Plus’ Approach to COVID-19 05/04/2022 Kerry Cullinan Although the world is facing multiple simultaneous challenges including the war in Ukraine, the COVID-19 pandemic is not over and it is essential for countries to invest in systems to address this pandemic as well as future pandemic threats. This is a key message of a new International Monetary Fund (IMF) paper, which is calling […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Africa’s COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign Makes Slow Progress, Reaching Only 16.3% 21/04/2022 Kerry Cullinan Only 10 of Africa’s 54 countries have vaccinated more than a third of their citizens, although the continent has administered over two-thirds of the vaccine doses it has procured. The top 10 vaccinators are Seychelles (81%), Mauritius (76%), Rwanda (64%), Morocco (63%), Cape Verde (55%), Botswana (54%), Tunisia (53%), Mozambique (43%), São Tomé and Príncipe […] Continue reading -> IMF: World Needs to Move from ‘Vaccine-Only’ to More Resilient ‘Vaccine-Plus’ Approach to COVID-19 05/04/2022 Kerry Cullinan Although the world is facing multiple simultaneous challenges including the war in Ukraine, the COVID-19 pandemic is not over and it is essential for countries to invest in systems to address this pandemic as well as future pandemic threats. This is a key message of a new International Monetary Fund (IMF) paper, which is calling […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy
IMF: World Needs to Move from ‘Vaccine-Only’ to More Resilient ‘Vaccine-Plus’ Approach to COVID-19 05/04/2022 Kerry Cullinan Although the world is facing multiple simultaneous challenges including the war in Ukraine, the COVID-19 pandemic is not over and it is essential for countries to invest in systems to address this pandemic as well as future pandemic threats. This is a key message of a new International Monetary Fund (IMF) paper, which is calling […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts