December 2021
South Africa: Health policy has become a confusing mess
Health Department pulled welcome changes to isolation, quarantine and contact tracing policies On December 23, the Chief Health Officer announced […]
China strengthens diplomacy in health sector in Africa
By Kester Kenn Klomegah China and Africa will always be a community of destiny. At least its policy is strategically […]
China boosts health diplomacy in Africa
China and Africa will always be a community with a shared future. At least its policy is strategically focused on […]
South Africa: Health reminder circular regarding revised contact tracing, quarantine and isolation protocols related to the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic
The Ministry of Health has been inundated with requests and comments from the media, stakeholders and the public since the […]
South Africa: Health Department starts with J&J booster shots
The Department of Health has announced that it will begin administering the Johnson & Johnson booster from Thursday, December 24, […]
ABCHealth wins the SERAS award for its impact in the health sector in Africa – Businessamlive
The African Business Coalition for Health (ABCHealth), a nonprofit organization focused on health advocacy, has been voted “Nonprofit of the […]
South Africa: Health on the implementation of booster doses of the Covid-19 vaccine
The Ministry of Health is pleased to announce details of the implementation of booster doses for the COVID-19 vaccines used […]
African youth renew their commitment to achieve the SDGs
Addis Ababa, December 21, 2021 (Walta) – Young Africans have pledged to work harder and ensure that the continent achieves […]
African youth renew their commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals
Young Africans have pledged to work harder and ensure that the continent achieves its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. […]
ECA hosts a discussion with African youth to steer the continent towards achieving the SDGs
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa will organize a virtual event on the theme “African Youth in the Decade […]
Omicron hospitalization rate less than 10% of Delta, says South African health minister, citing preliminary data
Marianne Guenot December 17, 2021, 2:22 PM A medical professional performs a COVID-19 test on a traveler at OR Tambo […]
African youth discuss the urgency and action needed to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals
Addis Ababa, December 16, 2021 (ECA) – Youth from across the continent will come together for a virtual ECA event […]
South Africa: Health in 2021 – Another tumultuous year in less than a thousand words
It wasn’t rocket science when we predicted in early 2021 that South Africa’s biggest challenge this year would be getting […]
South Africa’s health minister gets a wake-up call and urges to pass it
South Africa’s health minister received his coronavirus booster shot on Tuesday and urged South Africans to get vaccinated. Speaking to […]
No shorter isolation for South African health workers affected by Omicron; Ghana will only allow full vaccination- The New Indian Express
Through PTI JOHANNESBURG: South Africa will not reduce the 10-day isolation period for health workers infected with Omicron to make […]
Omicron is more transmissible but appears to be less severe — South Africa’s Minister of Health
JOHANNESBURG — The South African Minister of Health has confirmed that omicron is the most transmissible variant of coronavirus to […]
South African youth tackle coal and the climate crisis
Last month, the Center for Environmental Rights (CER), a South African environmental law organization and a close partner of Earthjustice, […]
Youth unemployment crisis in South Africa: the clock …
The time is not on South Africa’s side. The country – and its main social partners – must face difficult […]
Africa: Omicron – Africa Health Worker Jab rates less than a third
Blantyre, Malawi – As Africa grapples with the potential threat of the new variant of COVID-19, Omicron, only 27% of […]
South Africa health body sees three times higher risk of re-infection with Omicron
A nurse prepares a dose of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine as the new variant of Omicron spreads, in Dutywa, […]
Why just Africa? Health Experts Question Canada That Sets The Continent With COVID Travel Rules – National
As the newly discovered Omicron COVID-19 variant begins to invade cities around the world, Canada’s expanded travel restrictions have focused […]