DRC: CoronaVirus Meter

Why it could be years before Africans have access to coronavirus vaccines

29d | PBS

And the DRC is now experiencing a second wave of infections, with over 14,000 cases recorded. And health authorities are eager to use COVID-19 vaccines. There is a special group of scientists and ...

Masasi stars again as virus-hit DR Congo snatch dramatic victory

19h | Capital FM

Amadeu Masasi was the Democratic Republic of Congo hero again Monday in the African Nations Championship (CHAN), scoring the ...

Tanzania and DRC added to ban list as UK attempts to block South Africa variant

5d | PA Media on MSN.com

A study has suggested vaccines currently being deployed could be less effective against the more infectious variant.

New Iberia DRC will remain open until February 22

4d | KATC

The FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in New Iberia will remain open until the end of February, Parish President M. Larry Richard ...

Supporting war-ravaged health centres in eastern DRC

11d | ReliefWeb

English News and Press Release on Democratic Republic of the Congo about Health, Protection and Human Rights and Epidemic; published on 15 Jan 2021 by PIN ...

We must use Covid-19 to build resilience, says TradeMark EA

9h | Daily Monitor

As a region, we have seen near or total collapse of some regional value chains, affecting both imports and exports ...

Otero County had 55 new COVID-19 cases, two more deaths reported Jan. 14

11d | Alamogordo Daily News on MSN.com

The death of two Otero County men were connected to COVID-19, the New Mexico Department of Health reported Thursday.   ...

DR Congo snatch dramatic victory

2d | The Namibian

AMADEU Masasi was the Democratic Republic of Congo hero again Monday in the African Nations Championship, scoring the stoppage-time goal that defeated Niger 2-1 in Cameroon and won Group B.

DRC: Lumumba’s speech of independence was the nail in his coffin

11d | The Africa Report

The speech delivered by Patrice Lumumba marking DRC’s first independence day, was the same one that ensured his downfall.

Supporting war-ravaged health centres in eastern DRC

11d | ReliefWeb

English News and Press Release on Democratic Republic of the Congo about Health, Protection and Human Rights and Epidemic; published on 15 Jan 2021 by PIN ...

Scientist says COVID-19 hampering response to Africa's neglected tropical diseases

11h | Xinhua

The COVID-19 pandemic is undermining treatment and management of neglected tropical diseases in Africa, a Kenyan scientist said on Tuesday. Monique Wasunna, head of Drugs for Neglected Diseases ...

Coronavirus: Rwanda and Malawi shut schools as cases surge

8d | Africanews on MSN.com

Rwandan and Malawian authorities shut nurseries and schools on Monday as coronavirus cases surge. Rwanda closed schools just ...

Otero County had 55 new COVID-19 cases, two more deaths reported Jan. 14

11d | Alamogordo Daily News on MSN.com

The death of two Otero County men were connected to COVID-19, the New Mexico Department of Health reported Thursday.   ...

COVID-19: Schools in Edo to remain closed — Obaseki

11d | Vanguard

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo has said that schools in the state will remain closed until Feb. 1, as the state grapples with ...

We must use Covid-19 to build resilience, says TradeMark EA

9h | Daily Monitor

As a region, we have seen near or total collapse of some regional value chains, affecting both imports and exports ...

South African medical invention dubbed a ‘game-changer’ for COVID-19 patients

11d | richest

The device was developed by a group of East London-based volunteers that includes doctors, engineers and entrepreneurs; and ...

Ziyambi Ziyambi hospitalised as Covid-19 paralyses Mnangagwa’s Cabinet

3d | Nehanda Radio

Minister of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs, Ziyambi Ziyambi is currently battling for his life in the ICU of a ...

Coronavirus UK news – £500 payouts for catching covid spark furious backlash with policy costing half a BILLION a week

4d In Depth | The Sun

PLANS to give £500 to anybody testing positive for coronavirus have sparked a furious backlash. Government polling found just ...

Roundup: Africa CDC commends African Export-Import Bank for financing COVID-19 vaccine

6d | Xinhua

The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) on Wednesday commended the African Export-Import Bank for filling the financial gap in accessing COVID-19 vaccine across Africa. The ...

Despite Coronavirus restrictions, 2020 saw only a marginal reduction in incidents impacting NGOs, reports INSO

12d | ReliefWeb

English News and Press Release on World and 3 other countries about Safety and Security; published on 14 Jan 2021 by INSO ...

Unfinished history: 60 years after the murder of DRC hero Lumumba

11d | Africanews on MSN.com

A lonely statue of DR Congo's independence hero Patrice Lumumba marks the spot where he was assassinated 60 years ago on ...

Northeast Nigeria Humanitarian Response - COVID-19 Response: Health Sector Bulletin - December 2020

7d | ReliefWeb

English Situation Report on Nigeria about Coordination, Food and Nutrition, Epidemic and more; published on 19 Jan 2021 by Govt. Nigeria, Health Cluster and 2 other organizations ...

Roundup: Africa CDC urges African countries to enhance surveillance measures amid rapid COVID-19 spike

3d | Xinhua

(Xinhua) -- The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) on Saturday warned African countries to continue enhancing their surveillance measures amid the rapid spike of COVID-19 ...

Nigeria's Lagos struggles to care for Covid-19 patients

3d | Africanews on MSN.com

The second wave has created a medical oxygen crisis in the country as many patients need to be assisted to breathe. In Lagos ...

South African medical invention dubbed a ‘game-changer’ for COVID-19 patients

11d | richest

The device was developed by a group of East London-based volunteers that includes doctors, engineers and entrepreneurs; and ...

Biden's inauguration to feature ceremony honoring COVID-19 victims

11d | CBS News on MSN.com

Officials are asking cities around the country to participate by illuminating buildings and ringing church bells during the ...

Coronavirus UK news – £500 payouts for catching covid spark furious backlash with policy costing half a BILLION a week

4d In Depth | The Sun

PLANS to give £500 to anybody testing positive for coronavirus have sparked a furious backlash. Government polling found just ...

South African exports still constrained amid Covid-19 restrictions

9d | Metal Bulletin

Shipments of metals, ores and alloys from South Africa in the week to Thursday January 14 were still subject to delays and logistical disruptions caused by Covid-19-related restrictions. Chrome ...