Download logo By Stephanie Williams An independent media, free from intimidation and threats, is crucial to laying the foundations of democracy. On this day, I want to pay tribute to the brave journalists and media workers in Libya who, despite rising intimidation and violence, continue to carry out their duties under extremely difficult circumstances. For […]
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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 immediately set up a 400 test/day capacity laboratory in Kano State. 54Gene is accredited by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), and has already set up labs in Lagos and […]
Coronavirus – Gabon: UNICEF Gabon COVID-19 Situation Report
Download logo Situation Overview and Humanitarian Needs Following the confirmation of the first positive case of COVID-19 in Gabon on March 12, there are currently 276 confirmed cases of COVID-19 recorded in Gabon as of April 29th, 67 cases have been discharged with 3 deaths recorded. A total number of 742 persons of interest (POI) […]
Coronavirus: African Union Member States reporting COVID-19 cases as of 3 May 2020, 6 pm EAT
African Union Member States (53) reporting COVID-19 cases (43,060) deaths (1,761), and recoveries (14,343) by region: Central (3,856 cases; 125 deaths; 1,207 recoveries): Burundi (19; I; 7), Cameroon 2,077; 64; 953), Central African Republic (72; 0; 10), Chad (117; 10; 39), congo (229; 10; 25), ORC (674; 33; 75), Equatorial Guinea (315; 1; 9), Gabon […]
Coronavirus – Malawi: COVID-19 Daily Information Update (3rd May 2020)
News Cases: 1 Total Confirmed Cases: 39 Total Active Cases: 27 Total Recovered: 9 Number of Tests Conducted: 907 Total Deaths: 3 Wash hands with soap regularly. Protect yourself. Protect your loved ones. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Health and Population, Republic of Malawi. Media filesDownload logo Source: Apo-Opa
Coronavirus – Kenya: Fight against COVID-19 intensified through targeted testing and other measures
Afya house, Kilimo house and KMTC Nairobi, fumigated today as the fight against COVIDCoro-19 is intensified through targeted testing and other measures. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Health, Kenya. Media filesDownload logo Source: Apo-Opa
Coronavirus – Kenya: Case Management Training conducted for healthcare workers
This week WHO and Ministry of Health, Kenya conducted a training session in Nakuru on case management targeting 960 health care workers at both county and sub county level. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Health, Kenya. Media filesDownload logo Source: Apo-Opa
Erasmus says Boks will make South Africa proud again
Download logo Rassie Erasmus, Director of Rugby at SA Rugby (https://www.SARugby.co.za), says the Springboks are working as hard as ever – despite the lockdown – to build on the Rugby World Cup victory of last year, in SA Rugby’s new podcast series. Erasmus outlines what he and the team are doing behind the scenes for […]
Ghana Rugby congratulates World Rugby EXCO Members on Election Results
Mr Herbert Mensah, President and Board Chairperson of Ghana Rugby (http://GhanaRugby.org), issued letters of congratulations to the re-elected Chairperson of World Rugby, Sir Bill Beaumont, as well as to the African EXCO Members Mr Khaled Babbou (President: Rugby Africa) and Mr Mark Alexander (President: South African Rugby Union). World Rugby unexpectedly announced the result of […]
Sir Bill Beaumont re-elected as World Rugby Chairman
Former England captain Sir Bill Beaumont has been re-elected as the chairman of World Rugby for another four years. The 68-year-old defeated his former deputy, ex-Argentina skipper Agustin Pichot, by 28 votes to 23. Sir Bill Beaumont has called on the game to become more united than ever and get working immediately to achieve sustainable […]