As cases of Covid-19 rise across the African continent, putting pressure on healthcare systems, home-based care can be a solution for some patients, to ease pressure on hospitals and help to break transmission chains. #Africa #health #Covid
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With support from WHO, Ghanaian authorities have made a plan to make sure the rest of the health system is protected and functioning during the pandemic, meaning people can continue to access vital services and feel confident attending hospitals and clinics. #COVID19 #Ghana #Health
The first case of COVID-19 in Africa was confirmed in Egypt on February 14, 2020. Here's a look at 8 ways WHO and partners are supporting Africa's COVID-19 response. #COVID19 #Africa #Health
Dr Mary Stephen, Technical Officer at the WHO Regional Office for Africa, shares her advice for individuals who wish to travel during the COVID-19 pandemic and what WHO recommends to African governments to ensure the safety of travelling.
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WHO and the Ugandan Health Ministry are training 1180 healthcare workers in Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) across 54 districts. The trained healthcare workers then mentor each other with the goal of reaching every healthcare worker, even in the remotest parts of Uganda. #COVID19 #Uganda #…
COVID-19 and Kenya's informal settlements COVID-19 has disrupted the lives and homes of many African families. For Theresia and her family, this meant home eviction and starting over elsewhere. They now live close to Nairobi’s largest dumpsite in Dandora. #COVID19 #Kenya #Africa
"At the moment, we have over 10 000 health workers are being infected by COVID-19. It’s really worrying for us and it means that there are certain things that we need to do better." Dr Ambrose Talisuna, Health Security Advisor at the WHO Regional Office for Africa, shares his insights on health…
Dr Jean-marie Dangou, Coordinator of the Noncommunicable Diseases Management Programme (NCD) at the WHO Regional Office for Africa, speaks about the NCDs risk factors during the COVID-19 pandemic, notably tobacco usage, harmful use of alcohol, unhealthy diets and insufficient physical activity, and…
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.
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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…