Download logoConsidering the gravity of the COVID-19, the Government of Ethiopia has enacted a State of Emergency according to Article 93 of the Constitution. PM Abiy Ahmed Ali calls upon all to follow the ensuing…
Outbreak Update: Since the last brief (31 March 2020), 518,122 new confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases and 34,452 new deaths have been reported globally. This is a 75% increase in cases reported. To date,…
Download logoMinister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams, would like to convey an apology to President Cyril Ramaphosa, the National Command Centre and the South African society at large for breaching lockdown rules put…
Download logoWhat:The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has spread to almost all countries and claimed over 70,000 lives worldwide. More than 9000 cases have been reported in 51 African countries, with over 400 deaths. Africa CDC…
Download logoThe SABC and the Department of Basic Education have launched a multi-media learner support initiative under the banner: COVID-19 Learner Support aimed at limiting the impact of the lockdown to the school calendar. The…
Sarrai Group donated supplies worth UGX 300M towards the COVID-19 response. 20,000 kgs of sugar 5,000 bags of wheat flour 10,000 bars soap 10,000 litres of sanitisers The supplies received by Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng…
As the world fights the novel coronavirus disease, PICHA's (https://PichaStock.com) community of photographers have joined forces to release a free, curated collection of health-related images on COVID 19 to keep people educated and safe. As…
Download logoThe Minister of Public Health hereby informs the general public that to date, our country has recorded 43 patients cured from COVID-19 namely, 11 at the Douala Laquintinie Hospital, 17 at the Yaounde General…
A Cape Town-based exhibition builder, together with an event organizer, offer to work with governments and private sectors across Africa to rapidly build hospital infrastructures and shelters in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Afrika…
Download logoPresident Cyril Ramaphosa has placed Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies Ms Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams on special leave for two months – one month of which will be unpaid. As to allegations that the Minister…
Download logoHE. Dr Fawziya Abikar informs the public that the testing for COVID-19 will be done at the Ministry of Health – Somalia NPHRL in Mogadishu. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of…
Chief Public Health Promotion Officer, Embu takes lead in COVID-19 sensitization at Embu town children rescue centre. Key health issues addressed included importance of hand hygiene, social distancing & menstrual hygiene for girls. #KomeshaCorona Distributed…
Download logoThe Secretary-General strongly condemns the heavy shelling, for the second consecutive day, of Al Khadra General Hospital in Tripoli. He also condemns the continued attacks on medical personnel, hospitals and medical facilities, particularly at…
Sensitization on COVID-19 in various areas in Nyamira by NGAOs who are working closely with Ministry of Health, Kenya to #KomeshaCorona in Kenya. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Health, Kenya. Media…
Sixteen new cases of #COVID19 have been reported in Nigeria: 10 in Lagos, 2 in the FCT, 2 in Oyo, 1 in Delta and 1 in Katsina. As at 09:30 pm 7th April there are…
Ask any photography lovers the question: what the hardest shots to get right on their phones are?, and you’ll hear about night shots. Although camera technology advances and our smartphones can do more of what…
Top Rwandan Officials will not get their April salaries in one of the drastic measures the Government has enforced to raise funds for social protection programmes aimed for the most vulnerable in the community. Rwanda…
Let’s strengthen our solidarity & cooperation in the midst of efforts to control COVID-19 in Ethiopia. Patients with cancer, accidents & delivering mothers will still require blood during this time. I ask to continue to…
Download logoThe number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Africa has risen to more than 10 000 and caused more than 500 deaths. While the virus was slow to reach the continent compared to other parts…
Download logoToday, all the 150 samples tested were NEGATIVE for COVID-19 at the Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI). The total number of COVID-19 confirmed cases in the country still stands at 52. A cumulative total…