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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.

Child health

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

AfricaCOVID19 COVAX

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

OmicronDelta

So far 30 African countries have detected the Omicron variant.

MalariaDDT

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.

HIV

WHO releases HIV drug resistance report 2021.

Malaria vaccine

Historic RTS,S/AS01 recommendation can reinvigorate the fight against malaria.

COVID19

Nine, including South Africa, Morocco and Tunisia, had reached the 10% goal at the beginning of September and another six managed to sprint ahead to reach the target this month due to rising vaccine deliveries.