Saving lives and livelihoods in Africa
The Mastercard Foundation and Africa CDC have announced a new partnership dedicated to enabling Covid-19 vaccination in Africa and supporting Africa’s long-term health security.
COVID-19 in Africa
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African media pioneer dies of Covid-19
The founder of magazine titles Jeune Afrique and The Africa Report, Béchir Ben Yahmed, died in Paris on Monday aged 93, after losing a two-month …
Morocco’s Covid response ‘an example to emulate’
Morocco’s response to the Covid-19 crisis has been exceptionally efficient. Omar Dahbi reports on the swift measures taken to prevent the spread of disease and protect livelihoods.
Banding together is the only way Africa will beat Covid-19
Africa is leading the way with a scheme to ensure seamless cross-border travel. Dr. John Nkengasong and Commissioner Amira Elfadil Mohammed Elfadil introduce Trusted Travel.
Covid-19: AU launches ‘Saving lives, economies and livelihoods campaign’
The African Union has launched a campaign to minimise the spread of infection, facilitate the sharing of health information and develop a school re-opening plan
Rwanda’s rapid response stalls march of coronavirus
Early and decisive action to close its borders and impose a lockdown has so far paid off for Rwanda in terms of few infections and only two deaths from coronavirus