Africa: 120 Million Rapid Covid-19 Tests to be Available to Low – and Middle-Income Countries: [WHO] A full access package includes WHO policy guidance on the use of antigen-based rapid diagnostic tests, manufacturer volume guarantees for low and middle-income countries, catalytic funding to assist governments to deploy the tests and an initial US$ 50 million procurement fund Several rapid, point-of-care antigen tests are being assessed by WHO for Emergency Use Listing (EUL) Agreements between the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and test manufacturers Abbott and SD Biosensor make available innovative – AllAfrica News: Africa
Africa: Most Countries Failing to Address Women’s Needs During Pandemic – UN: [Thomson Reuters Foundation] London — COVID-19 crisis offers a chance to reshape societies for a fairer future, according to U.N. Women and the U.N. Development Programme – AllAfrica News: Africa
Africa: Germany’s Trade With Continent Falls Amid Covid-19 Pandemic: [DW] Africa’s economies are forecast to shink as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Germany’s government is trying to prop up investment, but German companies are pessimistic about doing business on the continent. – AllAfrica News: Africa
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