UNESCO and the International Task Force on Teachers for Education 2030 are collecting data on the percentage of primary and secondary teachers who have been ‘fully’ (*) vaccinated against COVID-19, as well as information on teacher prioritization withi…
Preventive treatment of neglected tropical diseases (NTD) has saved many lives across Africa. However, obstacles persist as these diseases often affect impoverished communities in rural areas, conflict zones and hard-to-reach regions. These diseases ar…
ADDIS ABABA, The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Africa has reached 10,373,362 cases, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said.The specialized healthcare agency of the African Union (AU) said the death toll across t…
Published by TDPel Media Nigeria women have been ranked as the highest users of skin-whitening creams on the African continent. The data was taken from
NAIROBI, The United Nations children’s fund (UNICEF), yesterday kicked off an eight-week campaign, to help boost COVID-19 vaccinations across Africa.UNICEF said, the first ever U-Report Challenge, which comes a week after COVAX delivered its billionth …
Published by TDPel Media UK exporters gain foothold in West African region, which accounts for over one-quarter of Africa’s GDPDemand for UK products and services
GENEVA, World Health Organization (WHO) director general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has been nominated for a second term by its executive board.Dr Tedros will be the only candidate for the election in May.No WHO director general has had a rougher ride …
The U.S. health regulator on Monday revised the emergency use authorizations for COVID-19 antibody treatments from Regeneron and Eli Lilly to limit their use, as the drugs are unlikely to work against the omicron variant.The Food and Drug Administratio…
GENEVA, The Covax scheme aimed at equitable global access to Covid-19 vaccines hit a “key milestone” Saturday when it delivered its one billionth dose, one of its key backers said. The Covax facility was set up in 2020 by the World Health Organizatio…
The Russian government on Friday delayed approving unpopular legislation that would have restricted access to public places without proof of COVID-19 vaccination, amid a surge in new infections.The Associated Press reports the bill would have required …