South Africa loosens Covid restrictions to bring back tourism
Covid-19 restrictions in South Africa end as President Cyril Ramaphosa promises the national state of disaster will also soon end.
President Cyril Ramaphosa: Country's response to Coronavirus Covid-19 pandemic
COVID-19 has shown South Africans to be a caring and compassionte people, coming to each other’s assistance at the hour of the greatest need.
Improving response as Ethiopia marks two years since first COVID-19 case
Multisectoral coordination for preparedness has been crucial in curbing the spread of the virus. Vaccination is also being stepped up to help control the pandemic.
Continental Conference on the Impact of COVID-19 on the rights of People Living with HIV (PLHIV) and those at Risk, Vulnerable to and Affected by HIV 15 – 17 March 2022 Saly, Senegal
Organisation of a Continental Conference on the Impact of COVID-19 on the rights of People Living with HIV (PLHIV) and those at Risk, Vulnerable to and Affected by HIV.
Building resilience is vital for a sustainable COVID-19 recovery
Evidence of a two-speed recovery where high-income countries may recover steadily, while low-income countries may lag, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa.
How do the world’s leading education experts recommend the education sector should respond to Covid-19?
Summary of best evidence available, including on what has worked so far during the pandemic, and recommendations for how to tackle the global learning crisis in the wake of Covid-19.
Nothing about us, without us – building the menstrual health of People Living with Disabilities in Nigeria into COVID-19 responses
The menstrual health of people living with disabilities (PWDs) in Nigeria should be factored into pandemic responses.
Re-visiting mandatory vaccination for COVID-19: Evidence and ethics
This seminar took stock of where countries find themselves with respect to the pandemic and explored the present context for evaluating the ethics of mandatory COVID-19 vaccination.
Informal settlement data and local community responses to COVID-19 and climate risks
This case study examines the deliberative and participatory processes used by Slum Dwellers International (SDI), focusing on two affiliated federations in Kenya and Malawi. It describes the ways in which participatory mechanisms have allowed SDI federations to self-organise and engage with policymakers at local, national and global level to respond to challenges, including COVID-19. It also reflects on the use of digital tools to strengthen community mobilisation, community data generation and learning processes.
World Bank supports Morocco’s social protection response and reform
The World Bank Board of Executive Directors today approved a US$400 million program to support Morocco’ social protection system, as part of the kingdom’s sweeping reforms to strengthen its social safety nets. The Morocco COVID-19 Social Protection Emergency Response Project will support poor and vulnerable households during the COVID-19 pandemic and reinforce their resilience to future shocks.