Nigeria to produce COVID candidate vaccine in 2023
The Nigerian government says it has begun processes to produce the first candidate vaccine for the prevention of COVID-19, which will be ready in the next 18 months.
Nigeria waives COVID-19 test for vaccinated travellers
The Federal Government has removed COVID-19 PCR test for fully vaccinated passengers flying into Nigeria.
Africa has plenty of covid doses, but it lags in jabs
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.
African Countries Accelerate COVID-19 Vaccinations
Around 62 million doses were administered across the continent in February, up from 54 million in January.
Africa prepares for endemic COVID-19
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.
The unsung pandemic heroes Extraordinary people are going above and beyond to serve their communities.
A Ugandan healthcare worker uses a megaphone to encourage her community to get vaccinated
Malawi marks one year of COVID-19 vaccination, 828, 080 people receive full dose
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.
Wins, missteps and lessons: African experts reflect on two years of COVID response
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
Rallying to combat COVID-19 rumours in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
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
Mauritius’ strong COVID-19 vaccination drive reaches 76% of population February 25, 2022
Fears and anxiety about the COVID-19 vaccine were among the hurdles the health authorities in Mauritius had to overcome to expand vaccination coverage