Update COVID-19 13 January 2021
13 January 2021 — One hundred and seventy-two (172) new COVID-19 cases were identified out of 2173 samples tested today. This brings the cumulative number of confirmed cases ten thousand, one hundred, and twenty-two (10122). To date, six thousand, nine hundred, and seventy-four (6974) patients have recovered, with no one in the past 24 hours. The number of active cases is three thousand, and twenty (3020) and one hundred and twenty-eight (128) deaths. The 3 new deaths are male, two of 50 and 61 years in Kigali, and another one of 90 years old in Kigali.
WHO Eritrea Supports the Ministry of Health Maternity Waiting Homes in remote areas with Essential Supplies
As part of support of World Health Organization Eritrea to Ministry of Health for the continuity of essential health services on Maternal and Newborn health, WHO Eritrea handed over essential supplies that valued at 824,300.00 Nakfa to strengthen Eritrean Maternity Waiting Homes.
Update COVID-19 12 January 2021
12 January 2021 — One hundred and sixty-six (166) new COVID-19 cases were identified out of 1937 samples tested today. This brings the cumulative number of confirmed cases nine thousand, nine hundred, and ninety (9950). To date, six thousand, nine hundred, and seventy-four (6974) patients have recovered, with no one in the past 24 hours. The number of active cases is two thousand, eight hundred, and fifty-one (2851) and one hundred and twenty-five (125) deaths. The new death is a male of 55 years old in Kigali.
Update COVID-19 11 January 2021
11 January 2021 — One hundred and fifty-four (154) new COVID-19 cases were identified out of 1890 samples tested today. This brings the cumulative number of confirmed cases nine thousand, seven hundred, and eighty-four (9784). To date, six thousand, nine hundred, and seventy-four (6974) patients have recovered, with no one in the past 24 hours. The number of active cases is two thousand, six hundred, and eighty-six (2686) and one hundred and twenty-four (124) deaths.
Mauritius kick started COVID-19 Vaccination Training for Health Workers
Ghana develops an Integrated Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, Adolescent Health and Nutrition (RMNCAHN) Strategic Plan
Ghana has launched a comprehensive Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health and Nutrition (RMNCAHN) Strategic Plan aimed at ensuring increased and equitable access to high quality RMNCAHN services for all by 2030.
Update COVID-19 10 January 2021
10 January 2021 — One hundred and sixty-nine (169) new COVID-19 cases were identified out of 2362 samples tested today. This brings the cumulative number of confirmed cases nine thousand, six hundred, and thirty (9630). To date, six thousand, nine hundred, and seventy-four (6974) patients have recovered, including eighteen (18) in the past 24 hours. The number of active cases is two thousand, five hundred, and thirty-six (2536) and one hundred and twenty (120) deaths. The 2 new deaths are a female of 53 years in Rusizi, and a male of 81 years old in Bugesera.
Update COVID-19 09 January 2021
09 January 2021 — Ninety-three (93) new COVID-19 cases were identified out of 4189 samples tested today. This brings the cumulative number of confirmed cases nine thousand, four hundred, and sixty-one (9461). To date, six thousand, nine hundred, and fifty-six (6956) patients have recovered, including sixteen (16) in the past 24 hours. The number of active cases is two thousand, three hundred, and eighty-seven (2387) and one hundred and eighteen (118) deaths. The 3 new deaths are a male of 74, 65, and 50 years old in Kigali.
Protecting health workers from COVID-19
When COVID-19 was declared in South Sudan, protecting healthcare workers became a priority of the government, the UN and other partners.
To minimize their exposure to COVID-19, when caring for patients with communicable infections, wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) is vital to interrupt the transmission in addition to hand hygiene.
PPE is the first line of protection for health care personnel.
Update COVID-19 08 January 2021
08 January 2021 — One hundred, and forty-three (143) new COVID-19 cases were identified out of 4846 samples tested today. This brings the cumulative number of confirmed cases nine thousand, three hundred, and sixty-eight (9368). To date, six thousand, nine hundred, and forty (6940) patients have recovered, with no one in the past 24 hours. The number of active cases is two thousand, three hundred, and thirteen (2313) and one hundred and fifteen (115) deaths. The 2 new deaths are a female of 85 years in Nyagatare District, and a male of 62 years old in Kigali.