Covid-19 media hits Archives

Africa will need lots of money to make COVID vaccine

The expertise is there, the people, and the sort of infrastructure that can sustain this kind of work. If Africa […]

Coronavirus: Africa’s vaccination rollout off to slow start

African countries have been vaccinating their populations against COVID-19 for weeks, but progress has been slow. Supply problems, confusion over […]

The AstraZeneca jab and the price of fragmented decision-making

Experts warn national authorities’ divergent policies may damage public trust and increase vaccine hesitancy in countries lacking access to alternative […]

Western warnings tarnish the COVID-19 vaccines that the world desperately needs

Amid a deep residue of mistrust, American and European cautions on the AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson vaccines risk igniting […]

Debunking vaccine fears

The COVID-19 vaccine is our best hope for ending the current pandemic. While the goal is to administer vaccines to […]

Kenya’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout has got off to a slow start: the gaps, and how to fix them

Catherine Kyobutungi, African Population and Health Research Center Kenya has started the first phase of its COVID-19 vaccination strategy. This […]

Vaccines as game-changer in fighting coronavirus

It is without a doubt that the Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted lives globally. Aside from the adverse effects of the […]

Does anyone have any of these?’: Lab-supply shortages strike amid global pandemic

Scientific labs worldwide struggle to find enough sterile gloves and other basics as supply and manufacturing chains break down. Scientists […]

Celebrating International Women’s Day

March 8 every year is the International Women’s Day and this year’s theme is #ChooseToChallenge. Today we shall be celebrating the […]

COVID-19 affects men and women differently. It’s important to track the data

Sylvia Kiwuwa Muyingo, African Population and Health Research Center The African Population Health Research Centre, based in Kenya, has been […]

The ins and outs of Kenya’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout plan

Catherine Kyobutungi, African Population and Health Research Center With the arrival of vaccines in the country, Kenya is set to […]

What Tanzania’s COVID-19 vaccine reluctance means for its citizens and the world

Tanzania’s health minister said earlier this month that the country has no plans to procure COVID-19 vaccines. Moina Spooner, an editor with The Conversation […]

Why having COVID-19 data on men and women is critical

By: Siki Kigongo Reporting COVID-19 data for both men and women is key to developing an effective response, argues Siki […]

When will COVID-19 vaccinations start in African countries?

With wealthy countries having already secured large numbers of doses, calls are growing for equitable distribution of coronavirus vaccines. With […]

Is Africa at risk of a second wave of coronavirus disease?

Africa COVID-19 cases are on the decline with most communities starting to go back to their routine.However health experts are […]

COVID-19 and the Africa rural population

Most African governments have enforced best health practices to prevent and contain Covid-19. Frequent hand washing, using protective kits like […]

Coronavirus: Why Africans should take part in vaccine trials

There have been numerous scare stories about trials for a coronavirus vaccine being carried out on people in Africa. However, scientists say that it is vital that Africans take part in these trials, arguing it could jeopardise efforts to find a vaccine that works worldwide – and not just for richer nations. […]

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