Uganda Ends World’s Longest Covid School Closures
Some 15 million students could go back to the classroom for the first time since March 2020, amidst fears that…
Namibia Hails Germany’s Travel Risk Status Decision
As of 4 January, all countries which appeared on Germany’s “virus variant areas list” were moved to its high-risk list,…
Coronavirus – South Africa: COVID-19 Statistics for Republic of South Africa
A total of 46,948 tests were conducted in the last 24hrs, with 9,860 new cases, representing a 21.0% positivity rate.…
Uganda: Seeta High School Under Fire for Insisting On Covid-19 Tests for Students
Gov’t clarifies that Covid-19 tests for students are not mandatory Despite government clarifying that students who have not tested for…
Egypt Reports 840 New Coronavirus Cases, 19 Deaths – Health Ministry
The Health Ministry said Thursday that 840 new coronavirus infections were detected, upping the total number of confirmed cases reported…
Uganda: Covid-19 – Health Workers Arrested for Selling Vaccination Cards to Unvaccinated People
At least two health workers in Hoima have been arrested and detained for selling Covid-19 vaccination cards to people who…
Tunisia doctors have ‘grave fears’ for hunger-striking politician
Doctors in Tunisia have expressed alarm about the health of Noureddine Bhiri, the deputy chairman of the Ennahdha party, who…
Rwanda: Mental Health – Why One Local Bank Continues to Redesign Its Way of Work
When in October 2020, Lina Higiro, the chief executive officer of NCBA Bank Rwanda, was confronted by a challenging situation…
Kenyans barred from 40 nations despite vaccinations drive
Kenyan passport holders cannot access 40 countries, a marginal drop from the 43 in October last year and 54 in…
President Museveni reaches out to famed herbalist Ssenfuka
President Yoweri Museveni has reached out and pledged support to the Kasubi-based herbalist, David Ssenfuka who has gained national recognition…
WHO warns that Delta and Omicron variants are “twin threats”
As more and more countries register record numbers of infections the World Health Organisation, WHO, warns that both Omicron and…
Government recalls new isolation and quarantine rules for fresh input
SA has recalled rules that no longer required people without Covid-19 symptoms to isolate or test if they have been…
SA has reached peak of severity with Omicron variant: Dasoo
Health workers wearing protective gear prepare an old tank containing oxygen, at the St. Joseph COVID-19 treatment centre in Kinshasa,…
In under-vaccinated Congo, fourth COVID-19 wave fills hospitals
At the St Joseph COVID Treatment Centre in Kinshasa, patients lie in ramshackle rooms breathing oxygen from old tanks. The…
US authorises Pfizer oral Covid-19 treatment, first for at-home use
The United States on Wednesday authorised Pfizer Inc’s antiviral Covid-19 pill for people ages 12 and older at risk of…
Africa: Over 9.3 Million Covid-19 Cases Confirmed Across Continent
As of December 23, 2021, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 9,304,979 while over 178,613,238 vaccinations have…
Communication Workers Union to oppose mandatory vaccinations for its workers
The Communication Workers Union (CWU) says it stands ready to oppose mandatory vaccinations in companies where it has members. One…
US approves first injectable drug to prevent HIV infection
People at risk of getting HIV will now have an injectable option for pre-exposure prophylaxis (Prep) after the US regulator…
Ghana: 12,780 Expired Covid-19 Vaccines Destroyed in V/R
A total of 12,780 doses of various COVID-19 vaccines which were found to have expired in November have been destroyed…