The European Investment Bank (EIB) committed 75 million euros ($80 million) on Thursday to finance construction of a new facility in Senegal that will produce COVID-19 and other vaccines for use across Africa. The plant, run by the Dakar-based Institut Pasteur, is intended to help Africa reduce its dependence on[Read More…]
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Senegal Midwives Go On Trial In Louga Over Astou Sokhna’s Death
Six midwives have gone on trial in Senegal following the death of a pregnant woman and her unborn child in a public hospital in a case which caused a national outcry. They have been charged with failing to assist a person in danger. Astou Sokhna died last month after reportedly[Read More…]
Gambia To Embark On A Second Round Of Mass Immunization Against Polio
As lab samples have revealed the presence of the polio virus in the country, the Ministry of Health and partners will start a second round of vaccination drive. The four-day mass immunization campaign is scheduled for March 19 – 22, 2022, and children below 5 years will be the leading[Read More…]
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