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Guinea's coronavirus cases pass 1,000 with 7 deaths

Health Apr 28
Guinea crossed the symbolic mark of 1,000 cases of the new coronavirus on Sunday, where the Covid-19 disease is progressing rapidly despite the introduction of a curfew and the compulsory wearing of masks, the health authorities said.
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Cuban doctors land in South Africa to help with coronavirus treatment
Health Apr 27
A team of Cuban medics has arrived in South Africa to help the country limit the spread of coronavirus, South Africa's department of health has tweeted.
The country has scaled up testing capacity
Kenya's top coronavirus scientist demotion 'sparks row'
Health Politics Apr 27
The demotion of Kenya's top scientist who was in charge of coronavirus tests in the country has sparked an uproar among his colleagues, according to local reports.
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Coronavirus: The different approaches to lockdowns in Africa
Health Apr 26
African countries have fewer coronavirus cases than much of the world, but weaker healthcare systems do put the continent at risk.
A total of 134 persons have recovered
125 more cases of coronavirus recorded in Ghana, 24 new recoveries
Health Apr 24
Ghana has recorded 125 more Coronavirus cases, bringing the total to 1,279, the Ghana Health Service (GHS) has announced.
Flavivirus which cause yellow fever is transmitted by mosquitoes
WHO warns of yellow fever outbreak in Ethiopia
Health Apr 23
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned of a yellow fever outbreak in Ethiopia.
Madagascan President Andry Rajoelina
COVID-organics: Madagascar launches Africa's first cure for virus
Health Politics Apr 22
Madagascan President Andry Rajoelina has officially launched a medicine he believes can prevent and cure patients suffering from COVID-19.