The World Health Organization (WHO) has approved two versions of the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine for emergency use, clearing the way for the vaccines to be shipped to African countries through the Covax scheme. Covax is a global initiative in which countries pool their resources to support the development of vaccines …
Read More »South Africa gets first batch of Covid-19 vaccines
South Africa, the most affected country by the coronavirus pandemic on the African continent, has received its first batch of Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccines. The one million doses will be given to healthcare workers who have been battling the virus in the continent’s worst-hit country but no date has been set …
Read More »Algeria is negociating with Russia to make its Sputnik V vaccine
Algerian authorities have begun discussions to made Russia’s Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine in the country. “The two parties agreed to start contacts between the relevant bodies with a view to build cooperation in the field of making the Sputnik V vaccine in Algeria,” said a statement from Prime Minister Abdelaziz …
Read More »Covid-19: Morocco begins its vaccinations campaign
Morocco is set to become the latest country in Africa, after Egypt, to roll out a vaccination programme against Covid-19. Morocco was hit hard last year when it recorded a higher number of cases compared to its neighbours. Health officials say frontline medical staff will have priority. The country has …
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