Africa: Africa Accounts for 95 Percent of Malaria Deaths Globally – WHO: [Premium Times] According to the WHO, the African region is home to 11 countries that carry approximately 70 per cent of the global burden of malaria. – AllAfrica News: Africa
Africa: Southern Africa – Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe Failing to Protect the Human Rights of Women Working in Informal, Cross-Border Trade: [AI London] The governments of Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe have failed to protect women participating in Informal Cross-Border Trade (ICBT) from gender-based violence and economic exploitation, which has impeded the women’s ability to exercise their human rights in the context of decent work, Amnesty International said today in a new report. – AllAfrica News: Africa
Africa: Vaccine Alliance Outlines Path to Improve HPV Vaccine Market: [GAVI] Geneva — A new Gavi market shaping roadmap for HPV vaccines showcases how partners, manufacturers and countries must work together to secure a sustainable supply over the next decade. The action plan outlines how this can be achieved by improving the predictability of demand, a competitive supplier base, and closely monitoring and responding to countries’ needs. Aurélia Nguyen, Chief Programme Officer at Gavi: “Lower-income countries have missed out on HPV vaccines for far too long. To ensure we reach our – AllAfrica News: Africa
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