Gabon sees a downward trend in COVID-19 infections: health minister
By XINHUA The government of Tanzania has set aside 1.3 billion Tanzanian shillings (about 565,000 U.S. dollars) for the construction of a center for sports excellence in the east African nation, a senior official said on Saturday. Pauline Gekul, the Deputy Minister for Culture, Arts and Sports, said the funds will be used for the construction
Salah’s Egypt through to World Cup qualifying playoffs
By AP Egypt went through to Africa’s World Cup qualifying playoffs Friday after fighting back from 2-0 down for a 2-2 draw in Angola. The point ensured Egypt won Group F with a game to spare and denied Gabon the chance of stealing the playoff place in a decisive final group game in Egypt next week.
Namibia to start vaccinating teens against COVID-19
By XINHUA Namibia will start administering COVID-19 vaccine to adolescents aged between 12 and 17, Health Minister Kalumbi Shangula said Friday. Speaking at a media briefing, Shangula said the country has so far managed to fully vaccinate about 18.6 percent of the eligible population. “The expansion of vaccination to this age group will be done in
African countries acquire over 357 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines: Africa CDC
By XINHUA Some 53 African countries have acquired about 357.9 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines so far, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said on Friday. The Africa CDC, the specialized healthcare agency of the African Union, said in a weekly update that around 6.06 percent of Africa’s population have been fully
South Africa subdues spirited Scotland to win 30-15
By AP South Africa scored 13 points in the first 15 minutes of the second half and then leaned on its dominant scrum and forward pack to subdue a spirited Scotland and win their rugby test 30-15 on Saturday. Wing Makazole Mapimpi collected both the Springboks’ tries, with his second coming in that decisive spell after
Merck Foundation calls for applications for scholarships for physicians in critical and underserved specialties in Africa and developing countries
By NNN I am pleased to announce the call for applications for scholarships for young local physicians in many underserved critical medical specialties LILONGWE, Malawi, November 3, 2021 / APO Group / – The Merck Foundation (Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, has announced the call for applications for medical education scholarships for healthcare