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The Arrival of COVAX vaccines Raises Hope in The Gambia Format Banjul International Airport, 2nd March, 2021 A milestone arrival of 36,000 doses of AstraZeneca COVAX vaccine in The Gambia; the vaccines were handed over to the Ministry of Health (MoH) at Banjul International Airport. Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic when all countries are desperate to contain the virus transmission, The Gambia received the first consignment of 36,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine, a significant step in controlling the pandemic. The pandemic had its toll in The Gambia affecting the health, social and economic wellbei...

Niger’s First Lady, Dr Lalla Malika Issoufou, speaks on COVID-19 impact on women Format Niamey – At the helm of Tattali Iyali Foundation – a charity organization, Niger’s First Lady, Her Excellency Dr Lalla Malika Issoufou, has supported the country’s efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. She explains the impact the pandemic has had on women and the measures to protect them from further vulnerabilities. What is the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on women in Niger? The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant socio-economic impact. In terms of the economy there has been a decline ...

Angola becomes the first country in Eastern and Southern Africa region to receive COVAX vaccines against COVID-19 Format Angola becomes the first country in Eastern and Southern Africa region to receive COVAX vaccines against COVID-19 © WHO Angola today became the first country in Eastern and Southern Africa region to receive the COVID-19 vaccine from the COVAX initiative, a partnership between CEPI, Gavi, UNICEF and WHO. The delivery of vaccines to the country is part of a first wave that will continue in the coming days and weeks, worldwide. Luamda – Angola today received 624,000 doses ...

Ghana becomes recipient of historic first shipment of COVAX vaccines Format Statement by UNICEF Representative in Ghana, Anne-Claire Dufay and WHO Representative to Ghana, Dr Francis Kasolo on the arrival of the first COVID-19 vaccines in Accra After a year of disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with more than 80,700 Ghanaians getting infected with the virus and over 580 lost lives, the path to recovery for the people of Ghana can finally begin. This is a momentous occasion, as the arrival of the COVID-19 vaccines into Ghana is critical in bringing the pandemic to an end. The only way o...

Ebola vaccination starts in Guinea to curb new outbreak Format Brazzaville/Conakry/Geneva – Ebola vaccination of people at high risk kicked off today in Guinea as the emergency response was escalated to counter the spread of the virus that re-emerged in the country a little more than a week ago for the first time since 2016. The vaccination was launched in Gouecke, a rural community in N’Zerekore prefecture where the first cases were detected on 14 February. The Minister of Health and Public Hygiene of Guinea, General Remy Lamah, the United Nations Resident Coordinator, Vincent Martin, th...