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Aswan Forum: Put healthcare, including vaccines, at the center of rebuilding Africa back better and more resilient – WHO, African Development Bank, Africa CDC

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WHO, African Development Bank and Africa CDC call for coordinated vaccination rollout and investments in local manufacture of drugs and diagnostics as a defense system for Africa Africa must protect itself against future pandemics and other shocks through higher investment in primary healthcare and increased local manufacturing of key medical products, panelists at the Aswan […]

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$64 million to respond to HIV, TB and malaria in Congo

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The United Nations Development Programme will implement the HIV and tuberculosis grant, while Catholic Relief Services will implement the malaria grant The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, the Government of Congo and health partners have announced two new grants worth more than US$ 64 million to strengthen prevention and treatment services to

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Innovative Smart Bag redefines menstruation management for refugee girls in Uganda

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The Smart Bag consists of a backpack, reusable sanitary towels, a menstrual pad sewing kit, and a menstrual health management information booklet In Uganda, menstruation management presents a daunting challenge for so many adolescent girls and women. The inability to adequately manage their periods means they often choose to forego school and stay at home

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Supplies and critical food distributions reach displaced people in Axum, Central Tigray

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Save the Children was one of the first aid agencies to reach Axum in Ethiopia’s Central Tigray region earlier this month, delivering critical food distributions to more than 4,300 people. The child rights organisation distributed food, shelter and sanitation items to thousands of displaced children and their families – the first distributions in the location

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EBOLA: Congo develops $40m plan to eradicate disease

Ebola: Red Cross intensifies response amidst fears of regional spread

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Red Cross teams in Guinea and across West Africa are ramping up response efforts to contain a deadly Ebola outbreak. Red Cross volunteers and staff Guinea, Liberia, Côte d’Ivoire, Mali, Senegal and Sierra Leone have stepped up surveillance and community sensitization efforts. To support these live saving activities, the International Federation of Red Cross and

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Uganda Rugby Medical Society holds medical workshop

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Uganda Rugby Medical Society holds medical workshop The Uganda Rugby Medical Society has held a Return to Play workshop conducted by Dr. Joseph Kalanzi today at Kyadondo Rugby Grounds. According to the Society, “In attendance were medics from the various rugby teams, representatives from the referee society, facility managers and players. “The objective of this

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COVID-19: With the support of the Member States and donors, we raised $1.58bn for SPRP

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COVID-19: With the support of the Member States and donors, we raised $1.58bn for SPRP By Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus Just over a year ago, WHO launched its first Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan for the COVID-19 pandemic. The SPRP outlined the comprehensive response needed and which many countries have followed successfully to suppress transmission, protect the vulnerable and

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COVID-19: Confirmed cases rise to 165,370 in Nigeria

COVID-19: Confirmed cases rise to 149,369 in Nigeria

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The confirmed Coronavirus pandemic cases have increased to 149,369 in Nigeria, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC. It stated: “A multi-sectoral national emergency operations centre (EOC), activated at Level 3, continues to coordinate the national response activities. On the 17th of February 2021, 869 new confirmed cases and 8 deaths were recorded

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COVID-19: Confirmed cases rise to 140,391 in Nigeria

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The confirmed cases of Coronavirus pandemic have increased to 140,391 in Nigeria, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC. It stated: “On the 8th of February 2021, 643 new confirmed cases and 6 deaths were recorded in Nigeria. Till date, 140391 cases have been confirmed, 114635 cases have been discharged and1673 deaths have

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COVID-19: Confirmed cases now 139,242 in Nigeria

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By Godswill Odiong The confirmed cases of Coronavirus pandemic have risen to 139,242 in Nigeria, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC. It stated: “On the 6th of February 2021, 1588 new confirmed cases and 6 deaths were recorded in Nigeria Till date, 139242 cases have been confirmed, 112557 cases have been discharged

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