Opening statement, COVID-19 Press Conference, 7 May 2020
Remarks by WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti Good afternoon everyone and thank…
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Remedies for COVID-19 must be Scientifically Proven
There have been reports of some African countries recommending untested traditional medicine for the treatment…
SIMPLE GUIDE: What is #COVID19 and how do you Protect yourself?
Background In December 2019, the World Health Organization (WHO) was notified by China that 41…
Home-Care Guidelines for Patients with Mild #COVID-19 Symptoms
With more cases of the 2019 novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) being reported in the Africa region…
Ebola Outbreak in DRC is still an Emergency
Photo by: Maria Cheng and Jamey Keaten, the Associated Press Ebola outbreak in the Democratic…
Africa reinforces preparedness for Novel Corona virus
Photo From: afro.who.int While there are no confirmed cases of novel coronavirus reported in the…
African Countries rise up to Fight Counterfeit Drugs
Imagine this: you are down with an ailment. You have been consistently taking your medication…
Weak Vaccine-Preventable Disease Surveillance Could Cost the African Region $22.4 billion, WHO Warns
Photo From: afro.who.int The failure by African countries to invest in disease surveillance could lead…
Advancing contraceptive choices could reduce unwanted pregnancies
New innovations in modern contraception could help countries reduce unintended pregnancies in Africa. Speaking in…
ACHEST develops online platform registration and licensing for health professionals
Seeking a practicing license is now just a click away on the computer. The African…