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This beat looks at the impact of COVID-19 on Africa, the vaccination journey, including vaccine equity and tackling anti-science misinformation. It also looks at how countries are recovering and rebuilding after the pandemic.

Paul Pitia Alberto, 45, a clinical nurse in Mangalla.

Africa steps up targeted COVID-19 vaccination of most at risk people

COVID-19 Vaccine

Ugandan healthcare worker on motorcycle with megaphone.

COVID-19 deaths in African region to fall by nearly 94% in 2022

COVID-19 WHO World Health Organization analysis is based on new modelling

Southern Africa faces uptick in COVID-19 cases

Southern Africa faces uptick in COVID-19 cases

COVID19 Although cases have risen, hospitalization in South Africa remains low

Composite photo of three people, a woman at left, and two men to the right.

New UN-MultiChoice campaign to help fight COVID-19 fatigue

COVID19 Africa youth information technologies ‘Together We Can’ by MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) alumni shares a public-service announcement (PSA) on safety protocols

A mother holds her 3-month-old baby as he receives a vaccination against measles at a health centre in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Coronavirus poses latest threat to battered health system in DR Congo

Africa COVID-19

Two young boys carry water next to an camp for displaced people near the town of Jowhar, Somalia.

UN appeals to all Somalis to ‘come together’ in fight against COVID-19 pandemic

Africa COVID-19

Migrants staying at the transit centres are regularly sensitized about COVID-19 prevention measures

IOM steps up response for migrants stranded in Niger amidst COVID-19 lockdown

Africa COVID-19

Unemployed taxi drivers during the Ebola crisis in Liberia in 2014.

COVID-19: Looming crisis threatens to devastate economies & ramp up inequality

Africa COVID-19

UNDP seeking unprecedented COVID-19 support

The Economic Commission for Africa and the UN Communications Group last week handed over to the Government of Ethiopia, awareness materials to ensure ordinary citizens have access to timely and accurate information in the fight against the COVID-19 outbre

ECA contributes awareness materials to aid Ethiopia’s fight against COVID-19

Africa COVID-19

Countries are getting ready to manage the spread of the virus ...

The cost of coronavirus in Africa: What measures can leaders take?

Africa COVID-19

Secretary-General António Guterres takes part in Virtual Leaders’ Summit.

COVID-19: SG Remarks on Socio-Economic Impacts Report

Africa COVID-19

Secretary-General António Guterres takes part in the extraordinary Virtual Leaders’ Summit.

UN SG launches plan to address the potentially devastating socio -economic impact of COVID-19

Africa COVID-19

Establishes global fund to support low- and middle-income countries

Africa's economy has become diverse and multi-faceted

UN calls for $2.5 trillion COVID-19 support package for developing countries

Africa COVID-19

Local business preparing meals

Greater support needed for working families as COVID-19 takes hold

Africa COVID-19

Newly released recommendations for businesses aim to help employers strengthen support for families during the pandemic

Global food supply chains are complex and include these kale farmers in Uganda.

A battle plan for ensuring global food supplies during the COVID-19 crisis

More than 15 countries in Africa report COVID-19 cases.

ECA: Three things the G20 must do to support Africa in the COVID-19 pandemic

Africa COVID-19