COVID-19 Updates

Government Spent Another GH¢109m on Vaccines Without Parliamentary Approval – Akandoh

Government Spent Another GH¢109m on Vaccines Without Parliamentary Approval – Akandoh

The Ranking Member of the Health Committee of Parliament, Kwabena Minta Akandoh, says further investigations by the Minority Caucus have revealed that the government spent another GHS 109 million on……

South Africa: Women Take the Lead in COVID-19 Fight

South Africa: Women Take the Lead in COVID-19 Fight

The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) has paid tribute to two women who have been at the forefront of organisation's efforts in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Can Female Entrepreneurs Weather the COVID-19 Storm?

Can Female Entrepreneurs Weather the COVID-19 Storm?

One of the focus areas at the Franchise Association of South Africa's (Fasa) upcoming Franchising in Africa conference is Covid-19's effect on female entrepreneurs and their revenue generati…

Ghana’s Rising Coronavirus Cases a Deep Worry - GMA

Ghana’s Rising Coronavirus Cases a Deep Worry - GMA

As Coronavirus cases rise, resulting in higher numbers of deaths, the Ghana Medical Associate (GMA) has expressed great worry.

South Africa Records 6,787 New Covid-19 Cases

South Africa Records 6,787 New Covid-19 Cases

South Africa has recorded 6 787 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of laboratory-confirmed cases to 2 540 222 since the outbreak. "This increase represents a 21.

AstraZeneca Supports Ghanaian Health Facilities in Asthma Care and Management

AstraZeneca Supports Ghanaian Health Facilities in Asthma Care and Management

AstraZeneca, a global pharmaceutical company, is supporting some selected Ghanaian health facilities to improve paediatric and adult asthma care and management, Mr Emmanuel Atiemo Mawuli, the Country…

Africa Still Recording Surging COVID-19 Infection Cases

Africa Still Recording Surging COVID-19 Infection Cases

COVID-19 cases are again surging across Africa after a slight dip, with deaths peaking week-on-week.

Ghana Receives Over 177,600 Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccines

Ghana Receives Over 177,600 Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccines

Government has procured over 177,600 doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine from the African Vaccine Acquisition Trust (AVAT) initiative for the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic.

Nigeria Reopening Coronavirus Isolation Centres Amid Spike in Cases

Nigeria Reopening Coronavirus Isolation Centres Amid Spike in Cases

 

 

 A resurgence of coronavirus cases in West Africa is hitting the region hard, inundating cemeteries where funeral numbers are rising and hospitals where beds are becoming scarce.

A/R REGSEC to Deploy Security Personnel to Enforce COVID-19 Protocols

A/R REGSEC to Deploy Security Personnel to Enforce COVID-19 Protocols

The Ashanti Regional Security Council says it will deploy security personnel into town to ensure strict compliance with the coronavirus safety protocols.