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Tanzania signals change of stance on Covid-19

Politics Apr 07
Major changes could be in the offing to Tanzania’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. On Tuesday, President Samia Suluhu Hassan said she would name a committee of experts to advise her government on anti-virus measures.
The stamps have depictions of COVID-19 prevention protocols
Zimbabwe launches commemorative postage stamps on COVID-19 fight
Health Apr 04
Zimbabwean Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has unveiled commemorative postage stamps highlighting the country's fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, state broadcaster ZBC reported.
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Madagascar joins the COVID-19 vaccine COVAX programme
Health Apr 01
Recent discussions between Malagasy President Andry Rajoelina and members of Madagascar's National Academy of Medicine have resulted in the decision to have the nation officially join the WHO-led COVAX programme in a move to procure COVID-19 vaccines for Madagascar’s population.
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Kenya tightens restrictions as virus cases rise
Health Mar 28
With Kenya's COVID-19 cases and deaths surging, President Uhuru Kenyatta has announced tightened restrictions in five of the most affected counties.
Mahmoud el-Koumi's COVID-19 robot assistant.
Egypt's COVID-19 robot hospital assistant might just save lives
Technology Mar 24
With Egypt facing a second coronavirus wave, Mechatronics engineer Mahmoud el-Koumi is currently carrying outtrials on a self-funded prototype for a remote-controlled robot to assist physicians in running tests on suspected Covid-19 patients.
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Congo presidential candidate dies of Covid-19 in aircraft
Politics Mar 22

The main contender to President of the Republic of Congo, Denis Sassou Nguesso in Sunday’s held presidential election

Community Health Workers lining up to receive Covid-19 vaccine at Kirehe Health Center
Rwanda eases coronavirus restrictions
Health Mar 17
Rwanda has eased coronavirus restrictions with movement between Kigali and the majority of the country now permitted, following a significant drop in new infections.