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Update COVID-19 12 December 2020
12 December 2020 — A hundred (100) new COVID-19 cases were identified out of 3813 samples tested today. This brings the cumulative number ...
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Update COVID-19 13 December 2020
13 December 2020 — One hundred and one (131) new COVID-19 cases were identified out of 2444 samples tested today. This brings the ...
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Zimbabwe’s Antimicrobial Resistance threat to grow if not tackled in a holistic manner
By Tatenda Chimbwanda Harare, Zimbabwe – There is growing evidence of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in Zimbabwe. A study conducted by local epidemiologists ...
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Responding to a yellow fever outbreak in Nigeria amidst a global pandemic
In early November 2020, positive samples for yellow fever were reported from five Nigerian states. Nigeria is a high-risk country for yellow fever ...
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Update COVID-19 14 December 2020
14 December 2020 — Eighty-eight (88) new COVID-19 cases were identified out of 3329 samples tested today. This brings the cumulative number of ...
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FG reiterates commitment to ensuring all Nigerians have access to quality healthcare
Abuja, 16 December 2020 - As Nigeria joined the World to commemorate the Universal Health Coverage Day (UHC Day), the Minister of Health, ...
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Sierra Leone investigates isolation of poliovirus type 2
Freetown - 14 December 2020 - The Ministry of Health and Sanitation wishes to inform the general public that preliminary results from the ...
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Stronger action needed as African countries see steady COVID-19 rise
Brazzaville – COVID-19 cases in the African region have risen steadily over the past two months, underscoring the need for reinforced public health measures ...
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Uganda receives Laboratory Supplies from KOICA and WHO to fight COVID-19
Kampala, 3rd December 2020: - Uganda received a consignment of 5 Bi-directional COVID-19 Smart Texting Walk-Through booths, 26,400 RNA Extraction kits and 26,400 ...
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WHO Increases Access to Life-Saving Treatment for Diabetes Mellitus in Liberia: Donates Consignment of Human Insulin and Glucagen
On behalf of Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional Director for Africa, the WHO Country Office in Liberia on 1st September 2020 donated a ...
