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COVID-19 deaths in African region to fall by nearly 94% in 2022

World Health Organization analysis is based on new modelling
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Southern Africa faces uptick in COVID-19 cases
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Southern Africa faces uptick in COVID-19 cases

Although cases have risen, hospitalization in South Africa remains low
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New UN-MultiChoice campaign to help fight COVID-19 fatigue

‘Together We Can’ by MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) alumni shares a public-service announcement (PSA) on safety protocols
A health worker prepares to administer COVID-19 vaccines.
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Africa’s COVID-19 vaccine uptake increases by 15%

Around 62 million doses were administered across the continent in February up from 54 million in January.
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COVID-19 vaccine doses being prepared
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New push to drive up Africa’s COVID-19 vaccination

Mass vaccination campaigns in 10 priority countries to reach 100 million people by the end of April 2022
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WHO announces first technology recipients of mRNA vaccine hub with strong support from African and European partners

Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa and Tunisia to establish mRNA vaccine production
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South Africa’s mRNA hub progress is foundation for self-reliance

It will ensure Africa has the production capacity essential for equitable vaccine rollout
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‘It will be a game changer’ – says WHO Director-General at South African mRNA Technology Transfer Hub

The technology will not just for COVID-19 but also for malaria, TB and HIV
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Tonnes of COVID-19 health care waste pose a challenge

WHO says there is an urgent need to improve waste management systems
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