In Focus
Health
This beat covers issues of people’s health, access to quality health services, public health systems, scientific advancements, and emerging health issues.
In crisis-hit parts of Africa, WFP school meals offer a vital lifeline to kids - and their families
WFPSocial Protection
As African governments mark a decade of progress on school feeding, the push is on to get more children on board.
Debt-for-Food swaps: Innovative financing for school meals in Africa
NutritionSocial Protection
On this Africa Day of School Feeding, what are some of the ways we can fund these programmes?
Skyrocketing healthcare costs in Africa driving families into poverty
Social Protection
A new report by WHO Africa office says costly out-of-pocket treatments affect over 200 million people on the continent, pushing 150 million into destitution.
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‘Together We Can’ by MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) alumni shares a public-service announcement (PSA) on safety protocols
Around 62 million doses were administered across the continent in February up from 54 million in January.
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.
