Africa UN Knowledge Hub for COVID-19

International Trade Centre’s ‘One Trade Africa’ is helping African MSMEs leverage market opportunities

Over two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, we have a growing arsenal of tools to fight the virus. But we are still lacking a truly global and equitable response to help find a way out of the pandemic.

Proof'Ghana would by early 2024 produce its first batch of COVID-19 vaccines in the country, the Director of Allied Health, Minister of Health (MoH), Dr Ignatius Awinibuno, has disclosed.

This effort is a contribution to the AU COVID-19 Bingwa Initiative. “Bingwa” is a swahili word which means Champions.

Morocco claims one of the highest vaccination rates in Africa, but in the disputed region of Western Sahara distrust in the government is causing efforts to immunise people against Covid-19 to stall.

Outpatient visits, screening and diagnostic services, and child immunisation were particularly negatively affected

Combining several layers of response to COVID-19 was effective. Decentralisation, innovation and building on existing systems were key.

Result of a recent study called for comprehensive research on traditional medicine in African countries to prevent future COVID-19 pandemic in the continent.

South African pharmacy chain Clicks Group (CLSJ.J) reported slower turnover growth for the 20-week period to Jan. 15 reflecting a sharp fall in COVID-19 vaccinations.

African ministers to meet in the capital city of Ethiopia to review the state of economic and social development in Africa, says the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA).