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Coronavirus: Pharma firms unveil safety pledge over vaccine

September 9, 2020 A group of nine vaccine developers has announced a “historic pledge” to uphold scientific and ethical standards in the search for a coronavirus vaccine. The firms, including Pfizer and...

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September 9, 2020 / Comments (0)

More countries engaging in coronavirus vaccine facility – WHO

August 26, 2020 The World Health (WHO) Organization says 172 countries are currently engaging with the COVAX Global Vaccines Facility, the largest and most diverse COVID-19 vaccine portfolio in...

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August 26, 2020 / Comments (0)

COVID-19: WHO warns African nations on easing virus restrictions

August 5, 2020 The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that easing of Covid-19 restrictions could lead to a resurgence and has asked African governments to strengthen testing and contact tracing....

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August 5, 2020 / Comments (0)

WHO and Africa CDC form Covid-19 traditional remedy team

July 24, 2020 The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Africa Centre for Disease Control (CDC) have formed a committee to advise and provide support into research into traditional remedies for...

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July 24, 2020 / Comments (0)

COVID-19: Airborne transmission cannot be ruled out, WHO says

July 8, 2020 The World Health Organization (WHO) has acknowledged there is emerging evidence that the coronavirus can be spread by tiny particles suspended in the air. The airborne transmission could...

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July 8, 2020 / Comments (0)

WHO urges safety as African airlines begin operation

July 7, 2020 The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for caution as African airlines begin operations in various countries. The WHO said strict measures should be observed to prevent surges in...

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July 7, 2020 / Comments (0)

President outlines fresh interventions to cushion SHS students

June 22, 2020 President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has announced a fresh package of interventions that will help make life comfortable and safe for final-year senior high school (SHS) Three students and...

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June 22, 2020 / Comments (0)

Criteria for releasing COVID-19 patients from isolation

June 20, 2020 Background On 27 May 2020, WHO published updated interim guidance on the clinical management of COVID-19, and provided updated recommendations on the criteria for discharging patients from...

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June 20, 2020 / Comments (0)

Coronavirus: WHO halts trials of hydroxychloroquine over safety fears

May 27, 2020 Testing of the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine as a possible treatment for coronavirus has been halted because of safety fears, the World Health Organization (WHO) says. Trials in several...

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May 27, 2020 / Comments (0)

Ghana’s Health Minister elected to WHO Executive Board

May 26, 2020 Ghana’s Health Minister, Mr Kwaku Agyeman-Manu is one of seven Africans who have been elected to serve on the 34-member Executive Board of the World Health Organisation (WHO). The...

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May 26, 2020 / Comments (0)