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Africa CDC in talks to obtain monkeypox vaccines

By AP Africa’s public health agency says the continent still does not have a single dose of the monkeypox vaccine, but “very advanced discussions” are underway with at least two partners. The acting director of the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Ahmed Ogwell, told journalists on Thursday that he could not give details, but…

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Rotavirus childhood vaccine shortage hits four African countries

By Jennifer Rigby Supplies of a vaccine to prevent the deadly rotavirus infection in children have either run out in Kenya, Tanzania, Senegal and Cameroon or are close to doing so, officials close to the roll-out told Reuters, after disruptions at drugmaker GSK. The World Health Organization estimates that up to 200,000 children die each year…

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Over 12.1 Million Covid-19 Cases Confirmed Across Africa

As of August 8, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 12,101,718 while 358,577,872 vaccinations have been administered across the continent. https://allafrica.com/

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Molecular Research Could Help Africa Solve Its Health Challenges

Our world and everything in it is made up of innumerable tiny molecules. These molecules are the smallest units of chemical compounds or living things. Viruses, bacteria, parasites, plants, animals, humans: each organism is underpinned by molecules. Studying them allows scientists to understand the basic principles and interactions that govern all forms of life, writes Chinwe…

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U.S.’ new Africa strategy promises better engagement with continent’s leaders, more focus on Africa’s youth

By Jerry Omondi The United States says its new “U.S. Strategy Toward Sub-Saharan Africa” will actively engage the region’s leaders on issues from climate change to pandemic recovery to food insecurity. The document, published on Monday, states that it is “impossible to meet today’s defining challenges without African contributions and leadership. The U.S. Strategy Toward Sub-Saharan Africa outlines…

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South African rand steadies against dollar

Reuters South Africa’s rand steadied in early trade on Monday as investors brace for fresh clues after an unexpectedly strong U.S. jobs report supported the case for more big interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve. At 0637 GMT, the rand traded at 16.7650 against the dollar, near its previous close of 16.7775. The dollar…

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Kenya shilling weakens to record low against U.S. dollar

By CGTN Africa Kenya’s shilling slid to a record low against the dollar, widening its fall since the start of the year to 5.7 percent, as greenback supply dries up ahead of elections scheduled for Tuesday and amid rising demand for key imports. The Kenya shilling opened Monday at 119.68 per dollar, after falling for the…

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London museum plans to return Benin Bronzes back to Nigeria

By AP A London museum agreed Sunday to return a collection of Benin Bronzes looted in the late 19th century from what is now Nigeria as cultural institutions throughout Britain come under pressure to repatriate artifacts acquired during the colonial era. The Horniman Museum and Gardens in southeast London said that it would transfer a collection…

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The Ugandan Woman Behind TV for the Deaf

Reuters When Susan Mujawa Ananda heard a deaf man had been shot and wounded during the global health crisis, she decided to act. His family says he didn’t know there was a curfew. Ananda’s solution to bridging the information gap was to set up an online television channel for deaf people. “The security guys called…

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AngloGold Ashanti CEO sees inflation pressure easing next year

Reuters AngloGold Ashanti’s CEO expects inflationary pressures to ease next year, he said on Friday after the miner joined rivals in reporting a hit to half-year profit and forecast that costs would be at the top end of guidance this year. Lower commodities prices in 2023 are likely to bring the company’s costs inflation down…