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“Africa cannot outsource its healthcare security to the benevolence of others”

Elwin Mandowa,
African Development Bank Group President Dr Akinwumi Adesina has said that the most important lesson of the Covid-19 pandemic for Africa is the need to build a defense mechanism against external shocks, especially in healthcare and financial security. “Investing in health is investing in national security,” Adesina told African leaders on Saturday, at the opening of the 35th African Union… Read More
Africa Investments 

“Africa cannot outsource its healthcare security to the benevolence of others”

Elwin Mandowa,
African Development Bank Group President Dr Akinwumi Adesina has said that the most important lesson of the Covid-19 pandemic for Africa is the need to build a defense mechanism against external shocks, especially in healthcare and financial security. “Investing in health is investing in national security,” Adesina told African leaders on Saturday, at the opening of the 35th African Union… Read More
Development Health Advice 

Daughters of Somalia, a continuous pledge to end female genital mutilation

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The United Nations has called for collaboration at all levels, and across all sectors of society across the world, to protect millions at risk from FGM every year. As the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation is marked on 6 February, the UN sexual and reproductive health agency, UNFPA, continues to lead the UN effort to end… Read More
Africa Investments 

As Covid-19 strains health budgets, African Development Bank and partners develop tool to enhance public-private collaboration

Elwin Mandowa,
The African Development Bank, the World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa and their partners in the Harmonization for Health in Africa Initiative have published a study on public-private collaboration in the health sector. The publication provides an assessment tool to assist countries and other interested development partners to identify related constraints and conduct constructive dialogue that enhances partnerships. Insights… Read More
Development Health Advice 

New WHO platform promotes global cancer prevention

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To mark World Cancer Day, the World Health Organization’s (WHO) International Agency for Research of Cancer (IARC) launched on Friday the World Code Against Cancer Framework, an online platform that will promote prevention globally and the development of Regional Codes to help fight the disease. Based on current scientific evidence, at least 40 per cent of all cancer cases could be prevented with effective primary prevention measures, and… Read More
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South Africa: Nestlé recalls chocolates with glass particles

Elwin Mandowa, , , ,
– – Nestlé has recalled some of its KitKat chocolate bars in South Africa after finding glass particles during safety checks. Although the food manufacturer has not received any complaints from customers, it is taking preventive action by recalling the affected batches. In a statement, Nestlé asked customers who had purchased the listed batches to return them. The batches are:… Read More
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Sénégal : le président Akinwumi Adesina voyage à bord du Train express régional financé par la Banque africaine de développement

Elwin Mandowa,
Le samedi 29 janvier 2022, le Train express régional a accueilli à son bord un passager particulier : le président du Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement, Dr Akinwumi A. Adesina a emprunté ce train qui rallie Diamniadio au centre-ville de Dakar en compagnie du ministre chargé du suivi du Plan Sénégal émergent, Abdou Karim Fofana et des directeurs généraux… Read More
Development Health Advice 

Africa needs to ramp up COVID-19 vaccination rate six-fold

Global Author
Although vaccine supplies have risen significantly, the continent is struggling to expand rollout, with only 11 per cent of the population fully vaccinated. To date, Africa has received more than 587 million vaccine doses: 58 per cent through the UN-backed and equity-based COVAX Facility, 36 per cent through bilateral deals, and six per cent through Africa Vaccines Acquisition Trust (AVAT) of… Read More
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La Banque africaine de développement et ONU Femmes signent une convention de financement de 4 millions de dollars pour soutenir les femmes…

Elwin Mandowa,
Le Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement, a signé le 27 janvier à Dakar, une convention de financement de quatre millions de dollars américains avec ONU Femmes pour soutenir l’accès des femmes entrepreneures aux marchés publics en Afrique de l’Ouest. La convention de financement – la plus importante jamais signée par la Banque en faveur d’ONU Femmes – entre… Read More
Africa Investments 

At Senegal’s home of vaccines, African Development Bank President reiterates commitment to Africa’s pharmaceutical industry

Elwin Mandowa,
African Development Bank Group President Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina has reiterated the Bank’s commitment to ensuring that the continent’s 1.4 billion people gain greater access to quality healthcare. Adesina spoke during a visit to Senegal’s Institut Pasteur de Dakar, a biomedical research center that has been at the forefront of Africa’s fight against Covid-19. Calling for an end to vaccine… Read More
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