Health
Egyptian startup creates potentially lifesaving medical e-ID system
CAIRO, (The Southern African Times) - When Andrew Saad was faced with an elderly patient on...
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Kenya reports 972 new COVID-19 infections, total cases surpass 70,000
(The Southern African Times) - Kenya’s health ministry on Sunday confirmed 972 new cases of COVID-19...
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World Bank grants additional 130 mln USD to boost Ghana’s COVID-19 response
ACCRA, (The Southern African Times) -The Executive Board of the World Bank has approved an additional...
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Botswana signs agreement with global vaccine scheme for 20% of population
(The Southern African Times) - Botswana has signed an agreement with the global vaccine distribution scheme...
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South Africa launches third COVID-19 vaccine trial
JOHANNESBURG, (The Southern African Times) -South Africa on Monday launched the country's third COVID-19 vaccine trial,...
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Africa CDC Chief urges African countries to prepare for second wave of COVID-19 infections
ADDIS ABABA,(SAT) - John Nkengasong, director of the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa...
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WHO Africa: New rapid tests a ‘game changer’ against COVID
GENEVA (The Southern African Times) — Health officials in Africa say the rollout of rapid diagnostic...
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W.H.O. urges caution in Africa over potential increase in COVID-19 cases
NAIROBI, (The Southern African Times) - The World Health Organsiation (W.H.O.) called on African countries to...
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Mainland China reports first local COVID-19 infections in nearly two months
BEIJING (The Southern African Times) - Mainland China reported its first locally transmitted COVID-19 infections in...
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Nigerian informal retailers turn tech-savvy to stock up amid pandemic
LAGOS/ABUJA (The Southern African Times) - When the coronavirus outbreak forced shops to close in Nigeria’s...
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