In Return to Global Health Multilateralism, U.S. Joins COVAX at a Critical Moment
U.S. support for COVAX and other initiatives could prove to be critical in the global effort to end the devastation caused by COVID-19.
Sierra Leone re-imposes lockdown on Freetown as COVID-19 cases spike
Latest Developments Sierra Leone Africa News Article/Blog post by John Schellhase“The authorities of Sierra Leone have announced a new lockdown of the capital Freetown and a night curfew throughout the country to counter the ‘exponential’ increase of COVID-19 cases in the country.”
South Africa to pay $5.25 a dose for AstraZeneca vaccine from India’s SII
Latest Developments South Africa Reuters Article/Blog post by John Schellhase“South Africa will pay $5.25 per dose for 1.5 million shots of AstraZeneca’s coronavirus vaccine from the Serum Institute of India (SII), a senior official said on Thursday, more than some wealthier countries are paying.”
Africa CDC outlines ultracold storage strategy for COVID-19 vaccines
Latest Developments Devex Article/Blog post by John Schellhase“During a press conference Thursday, Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention Director John Nkengasong outlined a strategy that will enable all African nations to roll out vaccines that require ultracold temperature storage.”
South African government minister Jackson Mthembu dies of COVID-19
Latest Developments South Africa CNN Article/Blog post by John Schellhase“South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced Thursday that Minister in the Presidency Jackson Mthembu has died of COVID-19. Mthembu was one of the government’s key leaders in its response to the pandemic and the public face during many COVID-19 press briefings.”
Malawi’s Second Wave: What Lessons from 2020 Can be Applied in 2021?
African Voices on COVID-19's Impact / Featured Analysis / On-the-Ground Reporting and Analysis Malawi COVID-19 Africa Watch Article/Blog post by Josephine ChineleAs a second wave inundates Malawi, public health officials and policymakers are asking, What lessons from Malawi’s mild 2020 experience should be applied in 2021?
Zimbabwe orders most civil servants to work from home
Latest Developments Zimbabwe Anadolu Agency Article/Blog post by John Schellhase“Following death of two ministers from COVID-19, only 10% of government workers will be allowed to work at offices.”
Panic shopping as Kigali goes back into lockdown
Latest Developments Rwanda The New Times Article/Blog post by John Schellhase“Food markets across Kigali city were on January 19 flocked by crowds of people – retailers and wholesalers – following an announcement that the capital was returning to total lockdown. The 15-day lockdown announced by a cabinet meeting on Monday is aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19 in the city, which has been rampant in the past few days.”
COVID-19 shots to cost $3 to $10 under African Union vaccine plan
Latest Developments Reuters Article/Blog post by John Schellhase“African countries will pay between $3 and $10 per vaccine dose to access 270 million COVID-19 shots secured this month by the African Union (AU), according to a draft briefing on the plan prepared by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and provided to Reuters.”
COVID-19: Foreign Affairs Minister Sibusiso Moyo’s death ‘a wake-up call’ for Zimbabwe
Latest Developments Zimbabwe Daily Maverick Article/Blog post by John Schellhase“Zimbabwean Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister Sibusiso Moyo succumbed to COVID-19 on Wednesday as the country battles to contain a spike in cases. Moyo, known for announcing the military intervention in 2017 that ended Robert Mugabe’s 37-year rule, dies in a Harare clinic after contracting the virus that has killed hundreds of people in Zimbabwe.”
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