COVID-19 raises fears of increased women mortality rate
“In the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, curfews imposed in certain African countries made it difficult for pregnant women to reach clinics and/or hospitals after curfew time.”
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- Strive Masiyiwa: “How can I say science has delivered a miracle to people who are dying?”
- A Global Warning System: Mobilizing Surveillance for Emerging Pathogens
COVID-19 Africa Watch tracks major developments and policy announcements from across the continent and also offers a curated selection of analysis on how the pandemic will impact African economies and development efforts. The site is a project of the Milken Institute’s Global Market Development Practice.
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A hub for information, analysis, and the global response to COVID-19’s impact on Africa