Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) News

Invest in medical Oxygen production, experts to MOHInvest in medical Oxygen production, experts to MOH

Invest in medical Oxygen production, experts to MOH

The Government needs to invest more in medical Oxygen production plants across the country to solve the existing shortage as…

4 years ago
Why Africa must step up own vaccine manufacturing plantsWhy Africa must step up own vaccine manufacturing plants

Why Africa must step up own vaccine manufacturing plants

The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered a global health crisis and an economic recession. According to the World Health Organisation, of…

4 years ago
Amref gives Machinga communities PPEAmref gives Machinga communities PPE

Amref gives Machinga communities PPE

Amref Health Africa has donated personal protective equipment (PPE) to about 100 households in traditional authorities (T/As) Liwonde, Kawinga, Nyambi,…

4 years ago
COVID-19 fuelling partnerships to boost health systemsCOVID-19 fuelling partnerships to boost health systems

COVID-19 fuelling partnerships to boost health systems

Speed read COVID-9 has been wreaking the healthcare systems of nationsLessons from the COVID-19 can strengthen health systems partnershipsIn East…

4 years ago
G7 announces pledges of 870 million COVID-19 VACCINE dosesG7 announces pledges of 870 million COVID-19 VACCINE doses

G7 announces pledges of 870 million COVID-19 VACCINE doses

In a landmark agreement at the G7 summit, held in Cornwall, UK, global leaders have pledged to share COVID-19 vaccine…

4 years ago
Nearly half of couples unhappy with sex since Covid-19 outbreak — Amref studyNearly half of couples unhappy with sex since Covid-19 outbreak — Amref study

Nearly half of couples unhappy with sex since Covid-19 outbreak — Amref study

Couples living in Nairobi were most unhappy with sex. “These factors could have been enhanced in Nairobi by having children…

4 years ago
COVID-19 Vaccine Equity: Why G7 leaders need to stand in solidarity with AfricaCOVID-19 Vaccine Equity: Why G7 leaders need to stand in solidarity with Africa

COVID-19 Vaccine Equity: Why G7 leaders need to stand in solidarity with Africa

By: Camilla Knox-Peebles, CEO, Amref Health Africa UK; Hubert Chauvet, CEO, Amref Health Africa France; Guglielmo Micucci, Director General, Amref…

4 years ago
How COVID-19 impacted on women, adolescents’ health – SurveyHow COVID-19 impacted on women, adolescents’ health – Survey

How COVID-19 impacted on women, adolescents’ health – Survey

By Zayamu Hasssan Poor mental health, disruptions to education, loss of income and violence, are some of the worrying consequences…

4 years ago
Let Africa learn from COVID-19 and focus more on researchLet Africa learn from COVID-19 and focus more on research

Let Africa learn from COVID-19 and focus more on research

Africa has received 1 per cent of the global supply of 1.3 billion COVID-19 vaccines. This is why the vaccine…

4 years ago
World leaders unite to commit to global equitable access for COVID-19 vaccinesWorld leaders unite to commit to global equitable access for COVID-19 vaccines

World leaders unite to commit to global equitable access for COVID-19 vaccines

The Gavi COVAX AMC Summit “One World Protected” virtual event, hosted today by the Government of Japan and Gavi, the…

4 years ago