Mass vaccination campaigns in 10 priority countries to reach 100 million people by the end of April 2022

Since the start of the pandemic, the continent’s capacity to manage COVID-19 cases has gradually improved.

The slow uptake in COVID-19 vaccines in Africa requires global partners and countries to reset their programmes.

Newly reported cases fell by 20% in the week to 16 January, while deaths dropped by 8%.

The country has one of the lowest child mortality rates in sub-Saharan Africa

COVAX is working with governments, manufacturers and partners to ensure that when countries receive vaccines they can get them to people quickly.

So far 30 African countries have detected the Omicron variant.

Botswana researcher and member of the global DDT Expert Group, Prof Bontle Mbongwe, says decisions on use should be based on science.

Country demonstrates that an AIDS-free generation is possible, says Dr Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional Director for Africa.

WHO releases HIV drug resistance report 2021.

Ending inequalities is a political choice that requires bold policy reforms and money