Kenya closes borders to Tanzania and Somalia over coronavirus
Reuters: Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta on Saturday banned movement across the country’s borders with Tanzania and Somalia to help curb the spread of the coronavirus. He exempted cargo trucks but said drivers would have to be tested for COVID-19. “There will be a cessation of movement of persons and any passenger-ferrying automobiles and vehicles More...
Africa’s Healthcare counting the cost of Financing.
By Agnes Gitau As communities across the world grapple with COVID19, All eyes are on Africa healthcare system, being scrutinised for having failed to invest in strong/effective healthcare system. Many analysts More...
COVID19 – UK’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson admitted to hospital for tests
According to 10 Downing Street, Boris Johnson who tested positive for Corona Virus ten days ago was taken to hospital on Sunday on advise by his doctors where he was admitted. According to the report, his symptoms More...
Kenya Briefing – Corona Virus
Today is the 16th day since Kenya confirmed its first case of the novel coronavirus (Covid-19). We bring you key updates from the Nation’s special coverage team. You can subscribe to this newsletter directly here and More...
In the frontline of COVID 19 – Kenya diaspora healthcare workers make up the army of key workers
The healthcare workforce is a major employer in the UK and other developed economies, In United Kingdom, the sector accounts for an estimated 6% of the total UK workforce in 2016 to 2018 according to the Annual More...
East Africa – Regional Health Ministers issue decisive measures on COVID19.
As positive cases of COVID19 surge in East Africa, the EAC member states met on Wednesday to explore regional coordination efforts to contain the pandemic and take measures against the spread of the virus across More...
Africa – Total confirmed coronavirus cases 3,385 – 26/3/2020
Total confirmed coronavirus cases in Africa: 3,385 Source: WHO; Johns Hopkins; nCoV. South Africa has the highest numbers Source: Africa arguments Up votes: 0 Down votes: 0 More...
Africa – Creditors urged to waive Africa’s debt – COVID 19
Africa recorded corona virus positive cases is growing and has reached over 1500 with 50 recorded deaths and over 100 recoveries. South Africa which announced a national lockdown starting yesterday has seen a More...
Africa Update – Total confirmed coronavirus cases in Africa: 1,616
Africa’s fragile health systems rush to contain coronavirus, Total confirmed coronavirus cases in Africa: 1,616 Source: WHO; Johns Hopkins; nCoV. With limited intensive care beds, governments are putting More...
Coronavirus in Africa – Fake News,Misinformation as dangerous as the virus itself.
• An image of a bottle of Dettol, the well-known disinfectant used to clean surfaces, has been widely shared on social media in Nigeria and South Africa with people noting that the label says the surface cleaner More...
