AfDB Group supports Ghana’s coronavirus response plan with $69 million grant
The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund (ADF) on Friday approved a $69 million grant to support Ghana’s efforts to tackle the COVID-19...
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WHO: Over 10,000 health workers infected with coronavirus in Africa
The World Health Organization (WHO) today (July 23) warned of the threat posed by COVID-19 to health workers across Africa. More than 10 000 health...
WHO: More than 10,000 African health workers infected with coronavirus
More than 10,000 health workers in 40 African countries have been infected with the novel coronavirus, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Thursday. The...
Ghana says 2 000 health workers infected by virus
Over 2 000 health workers in Ghana have contracted coronavirus since the outbreak of the pandemic in the West African nation, authorities have said. “The...
In Africa, lack of coronavirus data raises fears of “silent epidemic”
When the new coronavirus hit Tanzania in mid-April, President John Magufuli called for three days of national prayer to seek God’s protection from the scourge....
Sierra Leone doctors’ strike leaves coronavirus patients stranded
Doctors treating COVID-19 patients in Sierra Leone went on strike on Thursday over unpaid bonuses, leaving patients in some of the main treatment centres without...
Ruby Princess held party two days before Sydney docking
Sick Ruby guest ‘collapsed’ at Sydney Airport: Inquiry NSW Health used old protocols to clear Ruby Princess: Inquiry The Ruby Princess held a large St...
Health workers across Africa struggle in coronavirus ‘war zone’
Health workers toiling on the frontline across Africa say they are facing rising infections, shortages of protective equipment and growing strains as they battle the...
South Africa begins coronavirus trial of tuberculosis vaccine
Hundreds of South African health workers were given a century-old tuberculosis vaccine on Monday in a trial to see whether the venerable formula can protect...
Tunisian doctors deploy robots to reduce contact with coronavirus patients
Health workers have deployed a robot in a Tunisian hospital caring for coronavirus victims to limit contact between staff and infected patients, in a first...