In November 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Africa convened the Fifth Health Sector Directors’ Meeting across its 47 member states. Aptly, the focus was on building resilient health...
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South Africa’s COVID-19 vaccine roll-out – a dream deferred?
On Tuesday 13 April, Health Minister Dr Zwelini Mkhize announced the suspension of the Johnson & Johnson (J&J) vaccine roll-out to healthcare workers over fears of blood clotting. The decision comes after the...
The cracks in Cameroon’s health system
Abuja Declaration: a bridge too far Pressure from the coronavirus is exacerbating old weaknesses in healthcare delivery in public health institutions, leaving mental patients compromised In 2001, African heads of...
Mobilising on all fronts against a common enemy
Youth: Fighting COVID-19 their way Africa’s young people are using resourcefulness and new technologies to engage and make a difference in the battle against the virus As Africa continues to battle COVID-19, the...
The COVID-19 pandemic a year on
Lessons and the way forward On 5 March 2021, South Africa reached an important milestone: 100 000 vaccinations were administered to healthcare workers. Exactly a year to the day after South Africa recorded its first...
