Millions of Malawian Kids to Get Polio Vaccine
The U.N. children’s agency says it is procuring nearly seven million doses of polio vaccine to inoculate children in Malawi. The action follows a confirmed polio case last month in Malawi’s capital, the first reported in Africa in five years and the fi…
New Senior Paramedic for Health Services Directorate
New Senior Paramedic for the Health Services Directorate, Thomas Attewell, arrived in early January. Thomas has already begun work on developing the ambulance into its own distinct emergency service. The aim is to provide a faster response whilst bri…
20 Dead in Rebel Attack in Eastern Congo
About 20 people in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo were killed in a fresh attack by the suspected Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebel group, monitors said Monday.”At least 20 civilians were killed in #Kikura village (#Beni territory, North #Kivu)…
Lassa fever death toll in Nigeria hits 86
ABUJA— The death toll of Lassa fever in Nigeria this year has risen to 86 amid government measures to reduce infections, Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) said.The disease control agency said in a statement that 21 additional deaths and 91 new …
Two Pre-Election Attacks in Somalia Kill at Least 15, Injure Dozens
At least 15 people have been killed in Somalia and more than 30 others injured in two attacks just as the country’s indirect parliamentary elections enter their final stage.In the central Somalia town of Beledweyne, a suicide bomber walked into a resta…
Covid-19: Africa’s cases surpass 11 mln
ADDIS ABABA— Africa has reported 11,077,105 COVID-19 cases as of Thursday evening, according to the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC).The specialized healthcare agency of the African Union said the COVID-19 death toll acros…
COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics- Reminder
The Health Services Directorate would like to inform the public that COVID-19 Booster Vaccination Clinics will be held at the Flu Pod, General Hospital, Jamestown, between 9am and 1pm on Monday, 21, and Tuesday, 22 February 2022. These clinics will ope…
Al-Shabab Attacks on Mogadishu Police Stations Leave at Least 5 Dead
At least five people were killed when al-Shabab militants attacked several police stations and security checkpoints early Wednesday in and around Somalia’s capital city, Mogadishu, officials and the militants said.Somali police spokesman Col. Abdifatah…
Africa, EU to Meet After Rifts Over COVID Vaccines
The European Union and African Union are holding their once every-three-year summit this week, after a two-year delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Leaders from the two continents will meet in Brussels to discuss, among other things, the reaction to the…
Cancellation of appointments- 14 February 2022
The Health Services Directorate would like to inform the public that due to staff illness and shortages there will be cancellations of certain clinic appointments from today, Monday 14 February 2022.Persons affected will be contacted by the Appointment…