WHO Says Africa’s COVID Vaccinations Rose by 15% in February
The World Health Organization says Africa’s COVID-19 vaccinations rose by 15% between January and February, as several countries embarked on mass inoculation drives to expand coverage and protect populations from the pandemic.Zimbabwe’s government says…
Hospital equipment to be returned
The Health Services Directorate is appealing to any persons who may be in possession of medical equipment that is no longer in use such as crutches, zimmer frames, shower chairs, or any other equipment that was issued by the Health Services Directorate…
For Kids With COVID-19, Everyday Life Can Be A Struggle
WASHINGTON — Eight-year-old Brooklynn Chiles fidgets on the hospital bed as she waits for the nurse at Children’s National Hospital. The white paper beneath her crinkles as she shifts to look at the medical objects in the room. She’s had the coronaviru…
At least 60 stowaways dead in DR Congo freight train accident: Rail company
KINSHASA— A train crash in the southeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo has killed at least 60 people, the state rail company said.“[Currently] the toll is 61 dead, men, women and children [and] 52 injured who have been evacuated,” Marc Manyonga N…
At Least 60 Dead in DR Congo Train Accident, Official Says
A train crash in southeastern Democratic Republic of Congo has killed at least 60 people, the state rail company and local sources said on Saturday.”(Currently) the toll is 61 dead, men, women and children (and) 52 injured who have been evacuated,” Mar…
Burkina Faso Displacement Spikes as Ukraine Takes Aid Toll
Aid groups say the number of people displaced by conflict in Burkina Faso in January spiked to 160,000, bringing the total displaced in the country to 1.7 million. The aid groups worry the crisis stemming from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will draw muc…
Malian Army Accused of Killing Mauritanian Citizens
A Malian delegation is expected in Mauritania’s capital Friday to discuss the alleged disappearance of several Mauritanians on Malian territory.The delegation is scheduled to arrive in Nouakchott after the Mauritanian government accused Mali of “crimin…
UN Rights Official Concerned Over Killings Of People Of African Descent By Police In U.S.
GENEVA– People of African descent, die at the hands of law enforcement, in disproportionately large numbers in many countries, especially in the United States, a United Nations (UN) human rights official said yesterday.Michelle Bachelet, UN High Commis…
COVID-19 vaccination in the WHO African Region – Monthly Bulletin, February 2022
The African region is lagging behind in COVID-19 vaccination roll out with only 10.2% of its population fully vaccinated compared to 55.5% globally. Between January and August 2021, the low vaccination coverage was due to insufficientavailability of va…
UN Appeals for Urgent Aid for Malawi Victims of Tropical Storm Ana
BLANTYRE, MALAWI — The United Nations and other humanitarian organizations in Malawi have launched a flash appeal for $29.4 million to provide assistance for the next three months to those hit hardest by Tropical Storm Ana in Malawi. The U.N. team in M…