U.S. News
The World Health Organization’s Africa director Matshidiso Moeti says Africa is moving to the “control phase” of the COVID-19 pandemic and increased vaccination rates will be crucial in helping the continent live with the disease.
WHO
Fears and anxiety about the COVID-19 vaccine were among the hurdles the health authorities in Mauritius had to overcome to expand vaccination coverage
WHO
In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a network of myth busters is on constant watch, tracking and addressing misinformation thanks to government efforts with support from WHO and partner organizations
The Conversation
The Conversation Africa spoke to public health experts based in Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa to get their take on the biggest lessons so far
WHO
To date, 1,955,495 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered and an estimated 4.4% of the total population has been fully vaccinated.
UNICEF
A Ugandan healthcare worker uses a megaphone to encourage her community to get vaccinated
Nature
The pandemic is far from over in Africa, but there is also a funding gap in preparing for endemic COVID-19, which will require long-term investment in healthcare infrastructure.
Precision Vaccinations
Around 62 million doses were administered across the continent in February, up from 54 million in January.
Economist
As of March 15th, no less than 57% of the world’s population has been fully vaccinated against covid. Yet in Africa that share falls to 13%, according to Africa CDC.
Business day
The Federal Government has removed COVID-19 PCR test for fully vaccinated passengers flying into Nigeria.