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[Nation] With women constituting more than 70 per cent of the nursing workforce globally, health reforms targeting nurses could greatly benefit them.
A November 26 letter from the presidency asked the head of Uganda's national drug authority to 'work out a mechanism' to clear the importation of the vaccines.
China has about five COVID-19 vaccine candidates at different levels of trials. It was not clear what vaccine was being imported into Uganda.
One of the frontrunners is the Sinopharm vaccine developed by the Beijing Institute of Biological Product, a unit of Sinopharm’s China National Biotec Group (CNBG).
On Wednesday, the United Arab Emirates said the vaccine has 86% efficacy, citing an interim analysis of late-stage clinical trials.
China has used the drug to vaccinate up to a million people under its emergency use program.
On Tuesday, Morocco said it was ordering up to 10 million doses of the vaccine.
Record cases
Uganda on Monday registered 701 new COVID-19 cases, the highest-ever daily increase, bringing its national count to 23,200.
The new cases were out of the 5,578 samples tested for the novel coronavirus over the past 24 hours, the country's health ministry said in a statement.
Tuesday's tally was 606, the second-highest ever number of new infections, bringing the cumulative number of confirmed cases in the east African country to 23,860.
Health authorities have blamed ongoing election campaigns which have drawn huge crowds for the rise in infections.
HEALTH experts and civil society organisations have warned of a possible spike in COVID-19 cases due to reckless behaviour by citizens who are moving around without masks and ignoring social distancing regulations.
Since Monday, Bulawayo experienced an influx of people in the city centre as police removed roadblocks which helped restrict movement and enforce wearing of face masks.
While it has been easier for the urban populace to adhere to lockdown regulations, rural communities are going out in their large numbers to give a send-off to their departed and in most instances failing to exercise social distancing and wearing masks,” the trust said in a report on Tuesday.
Community advocacy action team members who also attended the funeral expressed concern over the limited understanding of the need to adhere to the COVID-19 precautionary regulations.
They observed that few people were wearing face masks and social distancing was not being practised at the funeral.”
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The Organisation of African Unity (OAU; French: Organisation de lunité africaine (OUA)) was established on 25 May 1963 in Addis Ababa, with 32 signatory governments.[1] It was disbanded on 9 July 2002 by its last chairperson, South African President Thabo Mbeki, and replaced by the African Union (AU).
The OAU had the following primary aims:
To co-ordinate and intensify the co-operation of African states in order to achieve a better life for the people of Africa.[1]
To defend the sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence of African states.
The OAU was also dedicated to the eradication of all forms of colonialism and white minority rule as, when it was established, there were several states that had not yet won their independence or were white minority-ruled. South Africa and Angola were two such countries. The OAU proposed two ways of ridding the continent of colonialism and white minority rule. Firstly, it would defend the interests of independent countries and help to pursue the independence those of still-colonised ones. Secondly, it would remain neutral in terms of world affairs, preventing its members from being controlled once more by outside powers.
A Liberation Committee was established to aid independence movements and look after the interests of already-independent states. The OAU also aimed to stay neutral in terms of global politics, which would prevent them from being controlled once more by outside forces – an especial danger with the Cold War.
The OAU had other aims, too:
Ensure that all Africans enjoyed human rights.
Raise the living standards of all Africans.
Settle arguments and disputes between members – not through fighting but rather peaceful and diplomatic negotiation.
Soon after achieving independence, a number of
by Rob Taylor Jr. Courier Staff Writer Quick!…You’ve been contracted to inspect towers located approximately 4NM southwest of the Sioux City, Iowa, airport operating an unmanned aircraft. What is the maximum altitude above ground level that you’re authorized to operate over the top of the towers? Exactly. Try 60 of these types of questions coming … Continued
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Press Release - The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance and the World Health Organisation, as co-leads of the COVAX initiative for equitable global access to COVID-19 vaccines, alongside key delivery partner UNICEF, are pleased to publish COVAX’s first interim distribution forecast.
HUMAN rights doctors have lashed out at government for extending the national lockdown in the absence of evidence for such cause.
In their fifth COVID-19 Monitoring and Advocacy Report yesterday, the Zimbabwe Association of Doctors for Human Rights (ZADHR) said in the absence of key epidemiological evidence on the true distribution of COVID-19 in the country, it would be difficult to ascertain the basis for extending the lockdown period.
“Government must conduct focused testing using PCR kits on entry and on exit of the quarantine facilities to curb the spread of COVID-19 within and after the quarantine period.
On the issue of lack of enough personal protective equipment (PPE), ZADHR said most government-run health facilities in the country lacked such equipment, adding “unavailability of PPE is a violation of the High Court ruling which directed government to provide adequate PPE to all health workers”.
Last month, the doctors sued government for failing to provide PPE for its workers in health facilities.
The Government has activated its health emergency systems to deal with the deadly Covid-19 variant -- B.1. 617 -- first detected in India after genomic sequencing tests revealed it is now in Zimbabwe.
Kenya’s leading research institute has begun exploring efficacy of one of its herbal and traditional medicines likely to treat Covid-19.
Kenya Medical Research Institute (Kemri) has identified Zedupex, an in-house herbal medicine used in the treatment of genital herpes -- a common viral disease that causes sores on the mouth and genitals.
“Kemri has commenced exploring efficacy of its in-house product (Zedupex) and other natural products against Covid-19,” Prof Kombe said.
But as Kenya tries to explore the treatment of the virus with traditional medicines, the African Union said it will now start testing the controversial herbal remedy for Covid-19 from Madagascar.
The WHO announced on Tuesday evening that it held a virtual meeting with 70 traditional medicine experts from African countries on the role of traditional medicine in Covid-19 response.
Founded in 1963, the aim of the Organization of Africa Unity, the precursor of Africa Union (AU) was to safeguard the interests and independence of all African states, encourage the continent's development, and settle disputes among member states.
I agree with the President of Namibia, Dr. Hage Geingob, that African Union (AU) had achieved \"what some thought would be impossible - a free, democratic, self-governing and most importantly an Africa without incessant civil wars\" .
Indeed Africa has come of age as articulated by Nigeria's General Murtala Ramat Muhammed in his \"Africa Has Come of Age\" speech at the OAU Summit Summit on Angola which categorically mobilised African Heads of State for the recognition of the Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) as the authentic government of the Angolan people contrary to the preference of United States of America and the West in general.
The chair of the Africa Union, South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa hit the nail on the head when in his anniversary speech he observed that \"As Africans we will continue to stand on the side of justice and support the people of the Western Sahara in their enduring struggle for freedom and self-determination\".
It's time for genuine collaboration and unity of purpose between African states in combating the impact of the pandemic within the new normal and within the context of the African Union's Agenda 2063.
Merck, the original manufacturer of ivermectin, has said there is not enough data available to support the use of the medication for Covid-19 patients.
Health Care Specialist, Dr. Gilbertha St Rose has requested that Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr. Sharon Belmar-George, apologise or resign over remarks about the drug, Ivermectin and its use in the treatment of COVID-19. 'I request an apology by the CMO or offer her resignation to the people of Saint Lucia on three counts,' St […]
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[New Times] The Ministry of Health has promised that it will undertake all necessary precautionary measures to ensure that people are safe while being vaccinated for Covid-19.
Ellas Otha Bathes, more commonly known by his stage name “Bo Diddley”, was an American R&B vocalist, guitarist and songwriter. Diddley was also known as ‘The Originator’ due to his vital role in the transition of Blues music to Rock and Roll.
Bates was born on December 30, 1928 in McComb, Mississippi. He was soon adopted by his mother’s cousin, Gussie McDaniels, who raised him in Chicago. Bates was highly interested by the Church Music of the Ebenezer Baptist Church and the Pentecostal Church; the latter inspired him to take up the guitar, and the former was where he studied the trombone and the violin.
Bates dropped his last name and replaced it with McDaniels in his early years in Chicago. He initially worked as a mechanic and a carpenter, but after listening to a performance by blues guitarist John Lee Hooker, he decided to play at various street corners alongside musicians such as Jerome Green, and later Earl Hooker, Jody Williams, and Billy Boy Arnold. In 1954, McDaniels officially adopted the stage name “Bo Diddley”, and released a record by that name in 1955 alongside Billy Boy Arnold, Clifton James, and Roosevelt Jackson. The record topped the R&B charts in 1955.
Diddley garnered a lot of attention in 1955 when he appeared on “The Ed Sullivan Show”. Diddley double-crossed Sullivan by playing his own song, “Bo Diddley”, in addition to the song that he was instructed to play. The stunt was quite publicized and Diddley was banned from the show. Even so, Diddley defended himself by saying that it was a misunderstanding and that it was not his intention to go behind Sullivan’s back.
In 1956, Diddley released another album titled “Pretty Thing”, which was followed by “Say Man” in 1959, “Bo Diddley is a Gunslinger” in 1960, and “You Can’t Judge a Book by its Cover” in 1962. One of the songs that significantly augmented his popularity was the pop hit, “Love is Strange”, that he co-wrote with Jody Williams for “Mickey & Sylvia”.
Diddley’s line-up changed from time to time; it included the Chess Brothers, Harvey
South Africa has started outlining its Covid-19 inoculation plans, despite not yet receiving a single vaccine dose, as it faces criticism over unrealistic targets and a lack of clarity.
Mayor Eric Johnson named Dr. Kelvin Baggett as the new city of Dallas COVID-19 health and health care access czar, Tuesday.
Baggett, a seasoned health care executive, will take on the role of assessing and leading efforts to increase testing and contact tracing and promoting health measures, especially in underserved communities.
To help promote health and health care access in Dallas for all and to minimize the impact of this pandemic, Baggett will do the following:
Baggett is a physician trained in public health and business.
Most recently, he was the chief operating officer for Health Care Navigator.
“This integrated and collaborative approach to how we deliver care and services will help Dallas rebound quicker economically and maintain our public health for the future.”
By NQOBANI NDLOVU BEITBRIDGE recorded an increase in teenage pregnancies and early child marriages, particularly in areas closer to illegal exit and entry points to neighbouring South Africa where there is a thriving informal economy. According to findings of a Population Mobility Mapping (PMM) study conducted in October, there was an increase in teenage pregnancies and child marriages during the COVID-19-induced school closure. The study was jointly executed by International Organisation for Immigration (IOM) and government to gather information on population mobility and cross-border movements. The findings of the study showed that both Beitbridge rural and urban districts were high mobility districts with Beitbridge Border Post as the main and official point of entry into Zimbabwe from South Africa but at the same time there are more than 22 unofficial points of entry, indicative of high irregular migration. Activities around the unofficial points of entry have brought about several societal challenges among communities closer to the border such as teenage pregnancies, smuggling and child marriages, among other ills. “However, there is still a gap for sexual and reproductive health services, as in some areas condoms, contraceptives and information were not readily available,” the report reads in part. “An increase in teenage pregnancies and early marriages at the time of COVID-19 in the communities closer to informal points of entry was also reported.” Zimbabwean law stipulates that sexual intercourse with girls below the age of 16 amounts to statutory rape. “This (teenage pregnancies and early child marriages) was attributed to schools’ closure and lack of sexual reproductive health services in the communities such as access to condoms, contraceptives and information. “For example, Shashe Clinic in ward 8 reported 38 teen pregnancies in the current quarter starting in October 2020, compared to the previous quarter (June to Sept 2020) in which 22 teen pregnancies were reported.” Schools closed in March and only reopened in September under a phased approach with the last batch of learners returning to class in November. Participants in the IMM study included representatives from the police, Health and Child Care, Local Government, Public Works and National Housing ministries, Immigration department and Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency, among other agencies. According to the United Nations Population Fund, reasons for teenage pregnancy include sexual abuse, lack of contraceptive use, perceptions that one would not fall pregnant and unplanned sexual conduct.
A leading US Intelligence advisor has taken a firm stance on the origins of COVID-19, insisting that the virus came from a biological weapons lab in Wuhan.
THE fear and confusion surrounding the Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine donated by China and brought into the country this week reflects the failure by government to relay information to the citizens. Health practitioners, teachers and trade unionists have expressed fears over being used as guinea pigs to prove the efficacy of the vaccine amid reports that it had resulted in complications in some countries it has been rolled out. Among some of the concerns, the drug has not been approved by the World Health Organisation (WHO), but is still undergoing tests and the highest efficacy rate it has had is 75% compared to other drugs that are now in wide use, AstraZeneca, Modena, Pfizer, the Russian Sputnik 5 which have had higher efficacy rates. Suddenly, the Sinopharm drug received amid much pomp and fanfare, is now presenting more headaches for government than solutions to the COVID-19 pandemic that has wreaked havoc in the country, claiming more than 1 400 lives since March last year. Government can only blame itself for the dearth of information around the Chinese vaccine. Comments by the head of monitoring and evaluation in the Health and Child Care ministry, Robert Mudyiradima, which circulated widely on social media, to the effect that they still didn’t have full knowledge of the vaccine have worsened the uncertainty over its safety. A well-organised and detailed information campaign about the drug will go a long way in allaying fears over the safety of the vaccine. This should include the public vaccination of President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his two deputies Constantino Chiwenga and Kembo Mohadi. Government’s messaging deficit has long been its Achilles heel and could severely hamper its efforts to curb the pandemic. Its pathetic messaging and double standards have not only been limited to the Sinopharm vaccine. Doesn't it raise eyebrows that while government is preaching the need to limit movement of people and public gatherings, the ruling Zanu PF party continues to hold face-to-face meetings? The glaring double standards were also laid bare when First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa ignored her husband’s order to avoid public gatherings by organising a cooking contest in Chinhoyi in blatant defiance of the national lockdown regulations. That this was held a day after government warned citizens to brace for more restrictions in light of the highly fatal and fast-spreading South African variant, not only exhibits absence of leadership, but is also an insult to the country’s citizens. With such deplorable messaging, the government can forget about successfully curbing the COVID-19 pandemic.
Calvin B. Johnson, M.D. is President of Serves on Board of Directors for: ASHLIN Management Group, a provider of customized learning management solutions, technical assistance, and program and organizational change management services to the government and private sectors. As President, Dr. Johnson has general responsibility for operational oversight and business growth and development.
He is the former Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer for Corizon Health, the largest provider of correctional health care in the United States, with operations in 27 states. In that role, he was responsible for ensuring quality and safety in all aspects of patient care and overseeing a clinical operation that included nearly 1,300 physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners caring for more than 300,000 incarcerated individuals.
Johnson graduated from Morehouse College, with a degree in Chemistry. He earned his Medical Degree from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and a Master of Public Health degree from the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health.
