SA in talks to welcome vaccine technology transfer center
Published on June 22, 2021 by Face of Malawi
The World Health Organization is in talks to create the first-ever technology transfer hub for Covid-19 vaccines in South Africa, […]
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China disease expert says COVID-19 origins probe should shift to the U.S.
Published on June 20, 2021 by Face of Malawi
A senior Chinese epidemiologist said the United States should be the priority in the next phase of investigations into the […]
Africa not ready for imminent third coronavius wave, says WHO
Published on June 4, 2021 by Face of Malawi
Hit by a fresh surge of infections and with vaccine deliveries at a near standstill, Africa is not ready to […]
Govt Starts Administering Second Dose Of AstraZeneca Vaccine
Published on June 4, 2021 by FACE OF MALAWI
The administration of the first and second dose of the AstraZeneca Covid19 vaccine will be running concurrently in all vaccination […]
WHO Approves China’s Sinovac COVID Vaccine For Emergency Use
Published on June 2, 2021 by Face of Malawi
Sinovac-CoronaVac, a brand of COVID-19 vaccine from China has been approved by the World Health Organisation for emergency use. The […]
Health Authorities Prepares For Second Dose Of AstraZeneca
Published on June 2, 2021 by FACE OF MALAWI
Health authorities have highlighted that they are ready to start administering the second dose of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine tomorrow, […]
TOTAL COVID 19 PANDEMIC DEATH TOLL ESTIMATED AT 6-8 MILLION: WHO
Published on May 21, 2021 by Chisomo Kambale
At least 6-8 million people may have died due to the COVID-19 pandemic so far versus the World Health Organization’s […]
EXPIRED ASTRAZENECA BATCH SET TO BE DESTROYED TODAY
Published on May 19, 2021 by Chisomo Kambale
The Malawi government is this morning set to destroy 19, 610 expired doses of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine at the […]
Working 55 hours a week increases risk of death: UN says
Published on May 18, 2021 by Face of Malawi
Working more than 55 hours a week increases the risk of death from heart disease and stroke, according to a […]
INDIA COVID 19 DEATHS HIKE TO QUARTER A MILLION
Published on May 12, 2021 by Chisomo Kambale
India on Wednesday posted a record rise in deaths from COVID-19 over the last 24 hours, pushing its total fatalities […]
Covid-19: WHO urges Africa to remain vigilant
Published on May 11, 2021 by Face of Malawi
he World Health Organisation (WHO) has urged African countries to remain vigilant against the Covid-19 pandemic, warning what is happening in […]
China awaits WHO approval for its vaccines
Published on May 8, 2021 by Face of Malawi
When Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte live-streamed himself receiving a first dose of the Chinese-made Sinopharm vaccine on Monday, it was […]
Rwanda in talks to produce COVID-19 vaccines
Published on May 7, 2021 by Robert Ngwira
Rwanda is working with international partners to bring in the latest technology to help the country produce Covid-19 vaccines of […]
Chakwera rebuffs WHO on use of expired COVID-19 vaccines
Published on May 7, 2021 by Robert Ngwira
President Lazarus Chakwera has spoken against the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) stance on the use of expired #COVID19 vaccines. Last […]
‘India Covid crisis could ‘happen anywhere’ WHO says
Published on April 30, 2021 by Face of Malawi
The World Health Organization issued a stark warning to European nations Thursday, saying that relaxing Covid measures could spark a […]
Malawi Govt rejects WHO call to use expired COVID vaccine
Published on April 26, 2021 by Face of Malawi
Malawi’s government says it will go ahead with plans to destroy thousands of expired COVID-19 vaccine doses, despite calls from […]
WHO Urges African Countries To Keep Expired Doses Of Vaccine After Malawi, South Sudan Plan To Destroy Them
Published on April 23, 2021 by Flora Mitumba
The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged African countries not to destroy Covid-19 vaccines that may have passed their expiry […]
650,000 African children given malaria jab – WHO
Published on April 21, 2021 by Face of Malawi
Two years into a malaria vaccine pilot scheme, more than 650,000 children have been immunised across Kenya, Ghana and Malawi, the […]