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Dr Richard Mihigo, Coordinator of the Vaccine-preventable Diseases Programme at the WHO Regional Office for Africa, speaks about the COVID-19 vaccine clinical trials in South Africa and why it is important for African countries to participate in the trials.
This briefing is an opportunity for journalists to ask leading experts questions about #COVID19 and #vaccine development in Africa.
The media briefing is facilitated by APO Group.
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The Old Town of Mombasa is one of Kenya’s hardest hit COVID-19 areas. But convincing community members to adopt COVID-19 protection and control measures into their everyday lives is a challenge. With support from WHO, public health officers like Lucy sees great progress after repeated community…
The ACT-Accelerator brings together leaders of governments, global health organizations, businesses and philanthropies in a united response against COVID-19. The ACT-Accelerator is organized into four pillars of work: diagnostics, treatment, vaccines and health system strengthening. The Access to…
In the Republic of Congo, health workers are working around the clock on the frontline of the COVID-19 response. Despite the daily risks and growing responsibilities, they push forward to ensure communities are protected from infection and save lives.
Hear directly from WHO’s regional director in Africa, the Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy at the African Union Commission, and more, about the latest status of the novel coronavirus across the continent, and their answers to journalists’ most pressing questions. Supported by the World…
A look back at the fight to end the 10th Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (2018 - 2020)
Dr Ali Ahmed Yahaya, Team Leader (Antimicrobial Resistance) at the WHO Regional Office for Africa, shares his insights on decentralizing laboratory testing in African countries: why is it important in order to expand access to testing and what are some of the approaches recommended by WHO.
COVID-19 advice for the public: When and how to use masks
Dr Mary Stephen, Technical Officer at the WHO Regional Office for Africa, walks us through three scenarios regarding the symptoms of COVID-19. The main symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, dry cough and difficulty in breathing.
In the Republic of Congo, health workers are working around the clock on the frontline of the COVID-19 response. Despite the daily risks and growing responsibilities, they push forward to ensure communities are protected from infection and save lives.
Hear directly from WHO’s Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti, and health experts, on the latest status of the novel coronavirus across the continent, and their answers to journalists’ most pressing questions. The briefing is joined by Winnie Byanyima, Executive Director of UNAIDS,…