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African countries are running out of supplies of Covid-19 vaccines, and there is concern over the availability of further doses. So far, seven countries have already exhausted the vaccines they received from the UN-backed Covax scheme. And some countries have not been able to use AstraZeneca vaccines before their advertised expiry date (UN). Ghana and …

COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout ‘A MESS’ as shortages hit second shots in Africa Read More »

Historically, pandemics have economic impacts that last far longer than the virus itself. One hundred years after the Bubonic Plague of 1348 – 1350, for example, Europe’s population was still smaller than it was before the plague. This devastating impact had significant economic consequences for those who survived, creating labour shortages, higher wages, and the …

Third Wave COVID 19 Takes Toll on Africa Read More »

Africa has so far been spared the worst of the coronavirus pandemic in terms of cases and deaths but its economy has been shattered, especially the poorer smaller countries dependent on a single resource or sector. The spread of the disease has picked up speed in recent weeks, stoking concerns that the worse is to …

COVID-19: How the Pandemic has changed the Africa Economy Read More »

The covid-19 pandemic has caused substantial mortality and plunged national economies into deep recessions. Although the spread of the virus can be mitigated through physical distancing, face coverings, and testing and tracing- and potentially with therapeutics- the risk of outbreaks and disruption to economic and social life will probably remain until effective vaccines are administered …

Africa Challenges in Ensuring Access to Covid-19 Vaccines Read More »

Recognizing the importance of handwashing in preventing the spread of COVID-19 in Africa, concerns have arisen about the condition of millions of Africans who lack access to hygiene facilities and clean water services. Inequalities in the health sector have existed for many decades and have led to unjust consequences in morbidity and mortality in the …

COVID-19: Africa Weak Health Systems, and medical inequalities Read More »