Number of administered coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine doses per 100 people in Africa as of January 4, 2023, by country
Jan 26 2023
As of January 4, 2023, Seychelles was the African country with the highest coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination rate, with around 205 doses administered per 100 individuals. Mauritius and Rwanda followed with 201 and 190 doses per 100 people, respectively.
WHO hopes 2023 is end to Covid-19 public health emergency
Jan 26 2023
Despite an upsurge in China’s Covid-19 infections, and new restrictions placed on the country’s air travellers in the West, South Africa continues to report low rates of infections despite mass gatherings this festive season.
‘Kraken’ Covid-19 variant: SA’s health experts call for calm and urge against social media panic
Jan 26 2023
The Kraken is here, but there is little to fear from this latest variant of the Covid-19 virus – and, whatever you do, don't spread panic on social media.
Can China breathe fire into Africa’s economies?
Jan 26 2023
Expectations are that China’s grand ‘reopening’ will provide the lifeline many countries desperately need.
Ministers to Review State of African Economy in Addis Ababa
Jan 26 2023
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).
S.Africa's Clicks posts slower growth as COVID jabs drop
Jan 26 2023
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.
COVID-19: Recent study recommends comprehensive research on African traditional medicine
Jan 24 2023
Result of a recent study called for comprehensive research on traditional medicine in African countries to prevent future COVID-19 pandemic in the continent.