Category: Health

Over the last three weeks, Africa has witnessed an exponential increase in the number of coronavirus cases with the new Delta variant of the coronavirus strain spreading across 16 nations and showcasing its presence in three out of five countries that are reporting high number of cases. According t

In the wake of an unprecedented surge in infections and deaths mostly due to the Delta version of the coronavirus, South Africa has tightened restrictions with level 4 lockdown protocols, which include a longer curfew and a ban on all social gatherings. In a national broadcast, President Cyril Rama

The World Health Organization (WHO) and its COVAX allies are currently working with a South African consortium comprising Afrigen Biologics and Vaccines, a network of universities, Biovac, and the Africa CDC, to realize the country’s first COVID mRNA vaccine technology transfer hub by WHO and

The World Health Organization (WHO) has reportedly announced that it is establishing the first COVID-19 messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccine technology transfer hub in South Africa. This hub would provide companies from low- and middle-income countries with the know-how and licenses they need to manufacture

Health officials across Africa are calling for a faster supply of COVID-19 vaccines to the continent as it tackles a new wave of coronavirus infections and attempts to curb the evolution of potentially dangerous new variants. According to reports, less than one in 100 individuals across the contine

As South Africa witnesses a significant spike in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, the country has reportedly announced that it is returning to strictly limiting public meetings and liquor sales. As per the new guidelines, the nighttime curfew has been extended by one hour, from 10:00 pm to 4:00

South Africa has reportedly been struggling to meet its vaccination demand amidst the third wave of COVID-19 pandemic. Recently, the country announced the withdrawal of nearly two million doses of Johnson & Johnson (J&J) vaccine after the announcement of a possible case of contamination at o

On Sunday, the head of the European Medicines Agency’s Covid-19 taskforce reportedly stated that in addition to the younger demographic, countries should also avoid administering the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine to adults aged over 60, citing concerns about rare blood clots and the growing

A controversial novel drug for Alzheimer’s disease has reportedly received approval from the U.S. FDA on 7th June 2021. The approval of this new drug, a first in almost two decades, would trigger the pressure to extend its availability across the globe despite mixed evidence pertaining to its