By David Ochieng Mbewa Zimbabwe will tour Sri Lanka next month for a three-match One-Day International (ODI) Series at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy. The series, which will run from January 16-21, is part of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League. The last time both sides played in the league was September with…
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ByScribe Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, an African woman to hold the position of the first CEOto Merck Foundation. She is also Senator at the Egyptian Senate, a strong crusaderfor transforming patient care in Africa and developing countries, passionate advocateof women’s rights and girls’ education, one of the most influential African women in2019, 2020 and 2021….
By Jerry Omondi The number of people that have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in Kenya reached 3,939,523 on Monday as more Kenyans turn up to take the jabs. The figure was announced by the health ministry, which also noted that a total of 9,579,456 vaccine doses had been administered across the country. The East African…
By XINHUA The Ugandan police on Monday announced that there will be no fireworks allowed to usher in the New Year over the weekend. Fred Enanga, police spokesperson told reporters here that for the second year running, fireworks are canceled due to the uncertainties caused by COVID-19. Enanga said the public is urged to celebrate in…
By Jerry Omondi The Democratic Republic of the Congo on Monday launched a mass cholera vaccination drive targeting 2 million people aged one year and above across three provinces to halt an ongoing outbreak. The campaign will cover 13 health zones in Haut-Lomami, South Kivu and Tanganyika provinces, the most affected by the outbreak. The country…
By XINHUA The National Institute of Health (INS) of Mozambique on Monday launched a clinical trial called ECOVA-02 to evaluate the efficacy of the combined use of two different vaccines against COVID-19 among adults. The 12-month study, with 360 volunteers to be involved, will assess the safety and immunogenicity of a method using Vero Cell and…
By David Ochieng Mbewa Springbok number eight Duane Vermeulen is hopeful of representing South Africa, the reigning World champions, at the Rugby World Cup in France next year despite coming towards the end of his career. The 35-year-old veteran said he believes his recent move to Irish outfit Ulster will be good for his game as…
By XINHUA Health authorities in Tanzania mainland and Zanzibar on Sunday enhanced preventive measures against COVID-19, especially those with regard to international travel. A joint statement by the Tanzanian mainland government and Zanzibar ministry of health said all authorities at points of entry should ensure adherence to infection prevention and control measures by travelers and staff,…
By AP Algeria started requiring a “vaccine passport” Sunday to enter a broad range of public venues, in a bid to boost the country’s low inoculation rate and overcome vaccine hesitancy that has left millions of vaccines unused. The pass is now required for anyone entering or leaving Algeria, as well as for sports facilities, cinemas,…
