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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 vaccination schedules and fears of

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 offerings. Elena Hugony was sure

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 anti-vaccine fervor in countries that

Debunking vaccine fears

The COVID-19 vaccine is our best hope for ending the current pandemic. While the goal is to administer vaccines to as many people as possible,

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 was made possible by the

Gender equality commitments absent from health sector policy responses to pandemic

The link to the new Policy Portal is: https://globalhealth5050.org/covid-policy-portal As countries globally are rolling out COVID-19 vaccines, concerns of inequity in access are high. Launching

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 ailment on physical health, its

Turning findings into policy: six tips for researchers

Anthony Idowu Ajayi, African Population and Health Research Center; Boniface Ushie, African Population and Health Research Center, and Caroline Kabiru, African Population and Health Research

How to take the lead in your career

At any stage, building leadership skills can help scientists promote their ideas and bring out the best in others. Austin Gray has to wait until

Promoting access to nutritious food in Nairobi urban poor settings

February 10th, 2021 Authors: David Osogo, Hilda Owii, Antonina Mutoro, Faith Kathoka and Elizabeth Kimani-Murage Malnutrition remains a serious public health challenge in slums of Nairobi. Malnutrition is attributable to limited access to adequate, safe and nutritious food. Evidence generated by the African Population

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 around the world are scrambling

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 achievements and strides women have