New drug prevents HIV among gay men
Long-acting injectable cabotegravir has emerged as safe and effective in preventing HIV among gay men and other men who have...
COVID-19 could deepen food insecurity, malnutrition in Africa – WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) today expressed concern at the potential impact of COVID-19 on food security, which is likely...
COVID-19 could cause 500,000 extra deaths from AIDS-related illnesses
A modelling group convened by the World Health Organization and UNAIDS has estimated that if efforts are not made to...
WHO responds to Madagascar’s COVID-19 cure claims
UPDATE: The WHO and the government of Madagascar have reached an agreement regarding this product. Read about the agreement here....
How Trump’s decision to freeze WHO funds could impact Africa
Following its concerns about the handling of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic by the World Health Organisation (WHO), the President Donald...
Nigeria’s NCDC recommends use of face masks to prevent COVID-19
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has revised its recommendation regarding the use of face masks by individuals that...
South Africa announces visa concessions for COVID-19
South Africa's Department of Home Affairs has announced temporary measures which it said are in place to address immigration matters...
Ebola: DR Congo confirms new case
A new case of Ebola virus disease was confirmed on Friday in the city of Beni in the Democratic Republic...
Africa now has over 10,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Africa has risen to more than 10 000 and caused more than 500...
COVID-19 vaccine could be available for use in early 2021
Johnson & Johnson has announced the selection of a lead COVID-19 vaccine candidate from constructs it has been working on...
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