By XINHUA Tanzanian Minister for Health Ummy Mwalimu said on Sunday that the recorded number of cancer cases in the East African nation is alarming. “Health authorities record 42,000 new cases of cancer every year. And 68 percent of the patients die from the disease,” Mwalimu said when she laid the foundation stone for a cancer…
GENEVA — A study by the World Health Organization finds the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Africa to be a fraction of the true number of people infected with the coronavirus that causes the disease. A new analysis of the spread and the presence of asymptomatic cases of SARS-CoV 2, the virus that causes COVID-19,…
By David Ochieng Mbewa Congolese giants TP Mazembe will take on Egypt’s Pyramids FC in the quarterfinals of the CAF Confederation Cup in one of four intriguing ties in the competition’s knockout phase. TP Mazembe, regulars in the African Champions League, find themselves battling for supremacy this season in the continent’s second-tier club competition but will…
By Jerry Omondi Ghana’s central bank has cautioned against the use of foreign currencies to transact business within the country, as well as engaging in foreign exchange business. The Bank of Ghana (BoG) issued a notice on Thursday detailing the prohibitions and outlining the penalty people risked facing if found in violation. “Such violations are punishable…
By XINHUA South Africa will target the undocumented, vulnerable and those in remote areas in an upcoming COVID-19 vaccination drive. “A key feature of this Vooma Vaccination Weekend will include the vaccination of vulnerable people, including undocumented citizens and individuals who have lost their identity documents,” said Foster Mohale, spokesperson for the country’s health department. “Our…
By David Ochieng Mbewa Residents in parts of southern Angola will no longer suffer the effects of drought thanks to a landmark drought relief project built by China-based construction company, PowerChina. The drought relief project in Cunene Province, launched in 2019, and commissioned on April 4th by President Joao Lourenço, is the first major livelihood project since he assumed office in September…
apofeed Merck Foundation’s (www.Merck-Foundation.com) collective efforts greatly contribute to the development of Africa in key sectors such as education, health and economic empowerment; Merck Foundation continues to create an impact in raising awareness about a wide range of social and health issues such as Ending Child marriage, Ending FGM, Stopping GBV, Breaking Infertility Stigma, Supporting…
By Jerry Omondi The Nigerian government on Wednesday lifted a nationwide nighttime curfew as the country continues to see a decline in new COVID-19 infections. The curfew has been in place since May 10, 2021, as one restriction aimed at containing the spread of the virus. Restrictions on parties, concerts and other crowded activities were also…
By XINHUA Zambian Vice President Mutale Nalumango says he is happy at the increased levels of Chinese investment in the southern African nation. The vice president said it was gratifying that the levels of investment by Chinese enterprises have continued to increase in various sectors such as mining, agriculture and manufacturing. In remarks delivered on Wednesday…
apofeed Merck Foundation’s (www.Merck-Foundation.com) collective efforts greatly contribute to the development of Africa in key sectors such as education, health and economic empowerment; Merck Foundation continues to create an impact in raising awareness about a wide range of social and health issues such as Ending Child marriage, Ending FGM, Stopping GBV, Breaking Infertility Stigma, Supporting…
