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Zimbabwe: African Development Bank approves $13.7 million to strengthen health system, boost anti-COVID-19 efforts
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) has approved a $13.7 million grant to finance the COVID-19 response in Zimbabwe. The...
Madagascar to begin clinical trials for artemisia vaccine
Madagascar's President has said that the country will begin clinical trials for an artemisia-based vaccine for coronavirus.
Andry Rajoelina said the vaccine trials will start...
Nigerians cautious as coronavirus lockdown eased
In Nigeria, businesses have reopened on the first working day after the easing of a lockdown imposed on key urban areas in a bid...
Aliko Dangote Foundation engages 54gene Laboratory to conduct 1,000 COVID-19 test per day in Kano
The Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) (www.Dangote.com/foundation/), a philanthropic endeavor of Aliko Dangote, has contracted 54Gene, a molecular diagnostics company specialized in research, and diagnostics, to...
Ghanaian gets nod to represent ECOWAS at UN
A Ghanaian energy icon, Mr Mahama Kappiah has been appointed the Permanent Representative Ambassador of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to...