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In a significant bid to boost Africa’s access to vital COVID-19 vaccines, diagnostics, and treatments, The African Union (AU) has entered into an agreement with the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI). The collaboration aims to strengthen the negotiation abilities of African nations and further expedite the implementation of vaccination plans across the continent. 

The Director of the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) African Department, Abebe Aemro Selassie, expressed significant optimism about Africa’s economic recovery from the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic during a recent media roundtable discussion.

In a strategic move aimed at curbing the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, Microsoft tycoon Bill Gates, in partnership with his charitable foundation, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, has launched an innovative COVID-19 surveillance system. This groundbreaking measure will primarily be focused on sub-Saharan Africa.

The South African healthcare sector is facing unparalleled disruption amid a wave of violence and looting, culminating in the paralysis of crucial medical supply chains. The actions have precipitated considerable strain on transport routes and consequently impeded medicine deliveries to community pharmacies and health clinics.