Category: Africa News

Coronavirus – Kenya: 308 samples has been tested in the last 24 hours, out of which 5 people have tested positive for the Coronavirus disease

In the last 24 hours, we have tested a total of 308 samples, out of which 5 people have tested…

6 years ago

Coronavirus – Sudan: UN – COVID-19 response in Sudan requires coordination so lifesaving aid can continue

Download logoAmid the largest global challenge since World War II, 23 UN organizations call on Sudan’s government to facilitate the…

6 years ago

Coronavirus – South Africa: Trade and Industry clarifies sale of products for the care of babies and toddlers during the Coronavirus COVD-19 lockdown period

Download logoThe regulations published by the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs under Government Notice 318 of 18 March…

6 years ago

South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry Backs Africa Oil & Power 2020

The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) has signed a strategic partnership with Africa Oil & Power (AOP)…

6 years ago

Coronavirus – Middle East/North Africa: UNHCR MENA COVID-19 Emergency Response Update

Download logoAlgeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab…

6 years ago

Coronavirus – Africa: Solidarity is the key factor to controlling COVID-19

The key factor to controlling #COVID19 is solidarity. Nobody is safe if one person is not safe, says Kwesi Quartey,…

6 years ago

Facebook launches Coronavirus Information Center in 17 African countries

Facebook (www.Facebook.co.za) is expanding its Coronavirus Information Center to 17 more countries in sub-Saharan Africa. The Information Centers form part…

6 years ago

Coronavirus – Uganda: Nile Breweries Limited donates 30 tonnes of maize flour that will feed at least 4,000 families during lock down

Nile Breweries Limited donates 30 tonnes of maize flour that will feed at least 4,000 families in Buikwe, Mbarara and…

6 years ago

Coronavirus – Nigeria: $1,300,000 Worth of Medical Equipment and Consumables, 15 Medical Experts to fight COVID-19 donated by Chinese companies working in Nigeria

Download logoOn Friday 3rd April 2020, during the Presidential Task Force Media Briefing, the imminent arrival to Nigeria of a…

6 years ago

Coronavirus – Kenya: Kirinyaga county is sensitizing health care workers in Faith-Based Hospitals on COVID-19

Kirinyaga county is sensitizing health care workers in Faith-Based Hospitals on COVID-19 & also working with them to establish COVID-19…

6 years ago

Coronavirus – South Sudan: Coronavirus threatens nearly 4 million already-vulnerable children in South Sudan

Download logoOver 2.5 million children[1] already in need of humanitarian protection will be vulnerable to further illness, food insecurity and violence…

6 years ago

Coronavirus – South Africa: There are 96 new cases of COVID-19

Update: There are 96 new cases of #COVID19. We are saddened to report 18 deaths to date. We send our…

6 years ago

Coronavirus – Kenya: COVID-19 Multi-Agency Meeting explored strategies to ensure steady availability of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

The COVID-19 multi-agency meeting chaired by PS Susan Mochache explored strategies to ensure steady availability of PPE and to ensure…

6 years ago

Coronavirus – South Africa: North West Health on quarantined Coronavirus COVID-19 infected patients

Download logoThe North West Department of Health has noted with concern lack of understanding of the Province's position on self…

6 years ago

Coronavirus – Africa: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) continues to fight Desert Locust upsurge in East Africa and Yemen despite COVID-19 constraints

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN is continuing its efforts to contain the Desert Locust upsurge in East…

6 years ago

Coronavirus – Somalia: New COVID-19 Testing Equipment arrived in Mogadishu

New COVID-19 testing equipment arrived in Mogadishu. Thanks to the Italian Embassy in Somalia for generous support and WHO Somalia…

6 years ago

Coronavirus – Africa: COVID-19, Situation update for the WHO African Region, External Situation Report 6

Download logoSituation update The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak continues to rapidly expand through the African continent. Since our last…

6 years ago

Coronavirus – South Sudan: Time is now to avert the worst in the fight against COVID-19

Download logoSouth Sudan has a critical window in which actions can be taken to curb the spread of COVID-19 and…

6 years ago

Coronavirus – Ghana: Enhanced contact tracing and testing is ongoing in Ghana for COVID-19

Download logoEnhanced contact tracing and testing is ongoing in Ghana and has resulted in increased number of confirmed COVID-19 cases.…

6 years ago

Coronavirus – Nigeria: Sensitization Session with Community Influencers & Women Leaders on Prevention and Control of COVID-19

WHO personnel in a sensitization session with #community influencers & women leaders on prevention and control of #COVID19 in a…

6 years ago



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