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Zambia launches the COVID-19 vaccination

The Honourable Minister of Health, Dr. Jonas Chanda officially launched the COVID-19 vaccination on 14 April 2021 at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka.

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COVID_19 Update Rwanda

Update COVID-19 15 April 2021

15 April 2021 — Seventy-two (72) new COVID-19 cases were identified out of 6289 samples tested today.

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WHO Nigeria Country Representative, DR Walter K Mulombo delivering 2021 World Health Day message

WHO supports Government to monitor health inequities amidst COVID-19 response  

Abuja, April 14, 2021 - “During this COVID-19 pandemic, I had serious challenges getti

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Bolstering vigilance as Africa rolls out COVID-19 vaccines

Bolstering vigilance as Africa rolls out COVID-19 vaccines

More than 13.6 million – including 12 million AstraZeneca – vaccine doses have been administered in Africa, with most of the adverse events reports following vaccination involving only mild to moderate side effects. There have been no cases of blood coagulation disorders reported following vaccination. 
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Nigeria launches the implementation of Malaria eradication fund 

Abuja, 15 April, 2021 - On the 14 April 2021, Nigeria launched the implementation the Global Fund 2021-2023 Malaria grant towards support to the elimination of

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COVID_19 Update Rwanda

Update COVID-19 14 April 2021

14 April 2021 — Sixty-nine (69) new COVID-19 cases were identified out of 6312 samples tested today.

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Community engagement in Cross River State boosts acceptance of COVID-19 vaccine 

Abuja, 15 April, 2021 - “I received the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine because I was opportune to get the right information to make a sound decision.

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WHO launches an Emergency Medical Team Training Centre in Addis Ababa

WHO launches an Emergency Medical Team Training Centre in Addis Ababa

On 14 April 2021, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Ethiopian Ministry of Health (MoH) launched a training centre for a new collaboration to strengthen the delivery of emergency medical and health services in the African Region during humanitarian crises. The launching ceremony was officiated by the WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti, and Honorable Minister of Health, Dr Lia Tadesse.
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