Coronavirus – Kenya: COVID-19 Sensitization at Embu Town Children Rescue Centre

Chief Public Health Promotion Officer, Embu takes lead in COVID-19 sensitization at Embu town children rescue centre. Key health issues addressed included importance of hand hygiene, social distancing & menstrual hygiene for girls. #KomeshaCorona

Coronavirus - Libya: Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on Libya

Medical personnel, hospitals and medical facilities are protected under international humanitarian law and that attacks on them may constitute war crimes

The Secretary-General strongly condemns the heavy shelling, for the second consecutive day, of Al Khadra General Hospital in Tripoli. He also condemns the continued attacks on medical personnel, hospitals and medical facilities, particularly at a time when they are critical to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Secretary-General…

Coronavirus – Kenya: Sensitization on COVID-19 in various areas in Nyamira

Sensitization on COVID-19 in various areas in Nyamira by NGAOs who are working closely with Ministry of Health, Kenya to #KomeshaCorona in Kenya.

Coronavirus – Nigeria: Sixteen new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Nigeria

Sixteen new cases of #COVID19 have been reported in Nigeria: 10 in Lagos, 2 in the FCT, 2 in Oyo, 1 in Delta and 1 in Katsina. As at 09:30 pm 7th April there are 254 confirmed cases of #COVID19 reported in Nigeria. Fourty-four have been discharged with six deaths.

What is the Newly Trademarked TAIVOS™ By TECNO?

Recent reports have indicated that the upcoming launch of the TECNO CAMON 15 series will be armed with a new technology trademarked TAIVOS™

Ask any photography lovers the question: what the hardest shots to get right on their phones are?, and you’ll hear about night shots. Although camera technology advances and our smartphones can do more of what we expect from standalone digital cameras, night-time photography is still a challenging frontier for mobile…

Coronavirus – Rwanda: Rwanda Top Officials skip April Salaries for COVID-19 fight

The country has confirmed 104 Coronavirus infections to date, the second-highest number in the region after Kenya which has 158 cases

Top Rwandan Officials will not get their April salaries in one of the drastic measures the Government has enforced to raise funds for social protection programmes aimed for the most vulnerable in the community. Rwanda has implemented a strict lockdown in a bid to curb the spread of Coronavirus, which…

Coronavirus - Ethiopia: Blood Donation at the nearest Blood Banks while taking precautions during COVID-19

Let’s strengthen our solidarity & cooperation in the midst of efforts to control COVID-19 in Ethiopia. Patients with cancer, accidents & delivering mothers will still require blood during this time. I ask to continue to donate blood at the nearest blood banks while taking precautions.

Coronavirus – Africa: COVID-19 cases top 10000 in Africa

World Health Organization (WHO) is working with governments across Africa to scale up their capacities in critical response areas

The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Africa has risen to more than 10 000 and caused more than 500 deaths. While the virus was slow to reach the continent compared to other parts of the world, infection has grown exponentially in recent weeks and continues to spread. Reaching the…

Coronavirus – Uganda: Update on the COVID-19 outbreak in Uganda (7 April 2020)

The total number of COVID-19 confirmed cases in the country still stands at 52

Today, all the 150 samples tested were NEGATIVE for COVID-19 at the Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI). The total number of COVID-19 confirmed cases in the country still stands at 52. A cumulative total of 3,310 samples have been tested for COVID-19. The number of individuals under institutional quarantine has…

Coronavirus – Rwanda: Update on COVID-19 Coronavirus - 7 April 2020

All patients are under treatment in stable condition in designated health facilities

No new coronavirus case was identified today, out of 806 samples tested. The total remains 105 (of whom 7 have recovered). All patients are under treatment in stable condition in designated health facilities. The majority are asymptomatic, and no patient is in critical condition. Heightened vigilance continues to be required. The extension…