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Africa demands local production of COVID vaccines

Thu, 2021-07-22 16:29 — Naomisfreeman

Africa demands local production of COVID vaccines Global pharmaceutical firms should license production of COVID-19 vaccines in Africa rather than just do piecemeal contract deals, an African Union special envoy said on Thursday. Duncan Miriri,George Obulutsa Reuters

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COVID-19 deaths in Africa surge 43% week-on-week-- WHO

Thu, 2021-07-15 15:46 — mike kraft

COVID-19 deaths in Africa surge 43% week-on-week, WHO says Africa recorded a 43% jump in COVID-19 deaths last week as infections and hospital admissions have risen and countries face shortages of oxygen and intensive-care beds, the World Health Organization said on Thursday. Reuters Reuters

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WHO says Africa suffers ‘worst pandemic week ever

Fri, 2021-07-09 16:06 — mike kraft

Covid-19 global updates: Africa suffers ‘worst pandemic week ever’ as cases surge, vaccinations lag The latest wave of infections is driven in part by more contagious variants such as delta, health experts say, although there are signs that more vaccines are on the way. Erin Cunningham Washington Post

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COVID-19 now surging in vulnerable Africa rural areas

Thu, 2021-07-01 00:23 — mike kraft

Virus infections surging in Africa's vulnerable rural areas ZVIMBA, Zimbabwe (AP) — For Pelagia Bvukura, who lives in a rural part of north-central Zimbabwe, COVID-19 had always been a “city disease,” affecting those in the capital, Harare, or other, distant big towns. AP NEWS

ZVIMBA, Zimbabwe (AP) — For Pelagia Bvukura, who lives in a rural part of north-central Zimbabwe, COVID-19 had always been a “city disease,” affecting those in the capital, Harare, or other, distant big towns.

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Africa faces severe oxygen shortages to treat patients

Thu, 2021-06-24 21:24 — mike kraft

Africa Is Running Out Of Oxygen As COVID surges, so does demand for oxygen. And oxygen manufacturing plants simply can't keep up. That's bad news not only for severely ill COVID-19 patients but others in need, including newborns. NPR.org

Hospital wards across Uganda are filling with COVID-19 patients as the country faces an aggressive surge in cases. One of the biggest issues have: a serious shortage of oxygen.

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Africa CDC says continent not winning against COVID-19 pandemic; vaccines arriving too slowly

Thu, 2021-06-24 18:37 — mike kraft

Africa CDC says continent not winning against 'brutal' COVID-19 pandemic Africa is not winning its fight against the COVID-19 pandemic as a third virus wave sweeps the continent and countries struggle to access enough vaccines for their populations, Africa CDC director John Nkengasong said on Thursday. Reuters Staff U.S.

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South Africa, Senegal, Rwanda and Nigeria considered as vaccine production hubs: German Development Minister tours area

Mon, 2021-06-21 16:01 — mike kraft

WTO head says South Africa, Senegal, Rwanda and Nigeria considered as vaccine production hubs Africa is working with the European Union and other partners to help create regional vaccine manufacturing hubs in South Africa, Senegal and Rwanda, with Nigeria under consideration, World Trade Organization Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala said. Reuters Staff U.S.

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COVID-19 cases surge in Africa, less than 0.8% of fully vaccinated

Thu, 2021-06-17 15:24 — mike kraft

COVID-19 cases surge in Africa, less than 0.8% of fully vaccinated, say officials COVID-19 cases rose by over 20% week-on-week in nearly two dozen African countries and progress on vaccinating Africans is proceeding slowly, with just 0.79% of people on the continent fully vaccinated, senior health officials said on Thursday. Reuters Staff U.S.

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Mastercard Foundation to spend $1.3B for COVID vaccinations for Africa \

Wed, 2021-06-09 01:34 — mike kraft

Foundation to spend $1.3B to vaccinate Africans for COVID One of the world's largest foundations will spend $1.3 billion over the next three years to acquire and deliver COVID-19 vaccines for more than 50 million people in Africa. It’s a first-of-its-kind effort for a Western nonprofit to bolster Africa’s lagging vaccination campaign amid widespread fears of a third wave of infections on the continent. AP NEWS

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Africa: Third wave hits continent as Covid vaccine imports dry up

Tue, 2021-06-08 16:53 — mike kraft

Third wave sweeps across Africa as Covid vaccine imports dry up WHO says continent urgently needs more jabs as eight countries report rise of 30% in cases in a week the Guardian

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