COVID-19 in Africa: a call for coordinated governance, improved health structures and better data - World

COVID-19 in Africa: a call for coordinated governance, improved health structures and better data - World  ReliefWebCOVID-19: are lockdowns really the answer for Africa? [Morning Call]  africanewsAfrica faces grave risks as COVID-19 emerges, says Berkeley economist  UC Berkeley'Can they get COVID-19?' and other questions about pets during a pandemic  euronews (in English)Covid-19: Mo Ibrahim Foundation study spells doom and hope for Africa  Standard DigitalView Full coverage on Google...

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Habari Zinazoendana

10 years ago

Dewji Blog

25 Feb

Nielsen: GDP, Population and Governance Data Alone Are Not Enough to Predict Brand Success in Africa

New report shows hard retail data, consumer needs and behavior, combined with macro-economic datasets, are better indicators of opportunity and success in African markets

For brands eager to tap into the growing African markets and the region’s estimated 350 million middle class consumers, relying solely on macro-economic data such as GDP growth, population trends and regulatory governance data to identify opportunities and predict success can lead to costly missteps, according to a new...

 

5 years ago

Global Voices

01 Mar

World Health Organization officials criticized for ‘slow response’ and ‘pro-China’ bias as COVID-19 spreads across the world

World Health Organization officials criticized for ‘slow response’ and ‘pro-China’ bias as COVID-19 spreads across the world  Global VoicesShould Moroccans Be Worried About Coronavirus?  Morocco World NewsWashington state declares emergency over coronavirus as CDC warns risk is ‘increasing’  RTCoronavirus outbreak: the key scientific questions answered  The GuardianThe US has reported its first coronavirus death: a man in his 50s in Washington - Business Insider  Business InsiderView Full...

 

5 years ago

Michuzi

Covid 19: Meet the 13 Female Health Ministers in Africa Leading the Fight Against Covid-19 Pandemic

Across the world, the Coronavirus has not only become another disaster to wipe us all out of the earth but has also put the spotlight on the level of competence of our political leaders.In Africa, the case is not different as governments are putting in draconian measures to halt the spread just like their counterparts in Europe and Asia.
With the eminent role health ministers are playing in fighting this global pandemic, I delved into a special finding to uncover the female faces leading the...

 

5 years ago

9to5Google

27 Mar

World Health Organization to launch COVID-19 tips app for Android, iOS

World Health Organization to launch COVID-19 tips app for Android, iOS  9to5GoogleApple extends iOS 13 app update deadline to June amid pandemic  AppleInsiderHow to log out of Find My iPhone on an iPhone running iOS 13, by using the new Find My app  Business InsideriOS 12.4.6 released for iPhone 5s, 6 and older iPads - GSMArena.com news  GSMArena.comApple Extends Deadline for Several Upcoming App Requirements for Developers  MacRumorsView Full coverage on Google...

 

5 years ago

The Japan Times

23 Feb

Is COVID-19 the dreaded 'disease X' World Health Organization experts predicted years ago?

Is COVID-19 the dreaded 'disease X' World Health Organization experts predicted years ago?  The Japan TimesCoronavirus: the symptoms, the risks and how to avoid being infected  Channel 4 NewsCoronavirus: what we know and what we don't  RFIHope for slowing spread of coronavirus in China  Sky News Australia'We will get over this' - Harvard expert confident on COVID-19  CGTNView Full coverage on Google News

 

5 years ago

The Verge

04 Mar

Facebook is giving free ads to the World Health Organization to fight COVID-19 misinformation

Facebook is giving free ads to the World Health Organization to fight COVID-19 misinformation  The VergeCan Zuckerberg stop Facebook's coronavirus conspiracies?  BBC NewsFacebook says no to fake news, joins hands with WHO to combat misinformation about coronavirus  Economic TimesFacebook gives WHO free ads to cut down coronavirus misinformation  CNETZuckerberg details the ways Facebook and Chan Zuckerberg Initiative are responding to COVID-19  TechCrunchView Full coverage on Google...

 

10 years ago

TheCitizen

29 Dec

LAKE ZONE: Build ‘disabled friendly’ structures: call

KAGERA.Authorities here have been called on to take into account the needs of people with disabilities when erecting both office and residential buildings.

 

10 years ago

Michuzi

27 Nov

WORLD AIDS DAY - STATEMENT FROM Amref Health Africa

 

9 years ago

TheCitizen

01 Dec

Mewata calls for improved maternal health

Medical Women Association of Tanzania (Mewata) has called for concerted efforts from stakeholders to improve maternal health during the implementation of post-2015 development plan to reduce deaths.

 

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