Data Dive: The astoundingly unequal global COVID-19 response
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.
Africa steps up targeted COVID-19 vaccination of most at risk people
Africa is intensifying COVID-19 vaccination of high-risk population groups with some promising signs. Nearly 50% of health workers and people over the age of 60 are fully vaccinated against the virus in countries reporting data to World Health Organization (WHO).
Vaccine apartheid is racist and wrong
The pandemic has been marked by the hoarding of scientific knowledge & life-saving vaccines. Emergency measures in a public health pandemic – called TRIPS flexibilities are not being used”
Health reforms are key to economic recovery in Africa
“Africa had to go through the COVID-19 crisis to realise the importance of investing in strong health systems and pharmaceutical companies that can produce medicines locally”.
Sub-Saharan Africa: Countries and territories throughout the region continue to report COVID-19 disease activity through May /update 35
Ongoing COVID-19 activity in Sub-Saharan Africa indicates the maintenance of basic health precautions.
Moving forward the science of COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness in Africa
Thousands of clinical trials conducted in different parts of the world have shown that COVID-19 vaccines are safe and efficacious.
Africa’s first Covid-19 vaccine factory hasn’t received a single order.
Aspen Pharmacare, in South Africa, was licensed to produce the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. It was hailed as an answer to Africa’s struggle to get access to vaccines.
How home-based care eased Rwanda’s COVID-19 response
Despite Rwanda’s well-coordinated response, hospitals had been overwhelmed with demand and struggling to keep up.
Lack of orders could halt COVID-19 vaccine production in South Africa
South Africa’s Aspen Pharmacare may be forced to shut down its production of Johnson & Johnson’s single-dose COVID-19 vaccines if African countries do not place orders.
Africa Commits to Green Recovery From Covid-19 Amid Daunting Challenges
Through Africa's post-COVID-19 green recovery pathway, governments have committed to reaching the Paris Agreement's climate change targets