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Testing at the core of Gabon’s COVID-19 battle

Testing at the core of Gabon’s COVID-19 battle

With over 60 sample collection sites, a network of laboratories, including a high-capacity one, Gabon has tested nearly a tenth of its 2 million people for COVID-19. Diagnosis has been expanded through mass testing and decentralization beyond the capital city.
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COVID-19 pandemic heightens the importance of handwashing with soap 

Abuja, 23 October, 2020 - With people advised to observe physical distancing and good hygiene habits amidst the pandemic, health experts have constantly reminde

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Benin airport testing centre

Benin boosts COVID-19 response with increased testing

Cotonou – Benin’s first COVID-19 case was diagnosed at the Viral Haemorrhagic Fever Laboratory in the capital Cotonou in March 2020.

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(L to R) Ms Diana Nciwa Kolala, representing Honorary Consul to Zambia, , WHO Representative, Dr. Nathan Bakyaita , Permanent Secretary- MOH,Dr. Kennedy Malama

WHO Donates test kits to the Ministry of Health to help strengthen the national response towards the COVID-19 pandemic

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Benin boosts COVID-19 response with increased testing

Benin boosts COVID-19 response with increased testing

Benin’s first COVID-19 case was diagnosed at the Viral Haemorrhagic Fever Laboratory in the capital Cotonou in March 2020. Then it was the country’s sole facility able to test for the virus. At best it could carry out only 300 tests per day.
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New COVID-19 rapid tests a game changer for Africa

New COVID-19 rapid tests a game changer for Africa

Brazzaville – The roll-out of new, World Health Organization (WHO) approved antigen-based rapid diagnostic tests for the novel coronavirus in Africa will s

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COVID_19 Update Rwanda

Update COVID-19 21 October 2020

21 October 2020 — Sixteen (16) new COVID-19 cases were identified out of 1306 samples tested today.

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Enhancing diagnosis to beat COVID-19 in Senegal

Enhancing diagnosis to beat COVID-19 in Senegal

Senegal’s Institut Pasteur was one of only two laboratories in Africa able to test for COVID-19 at the onset of the pandemic in early 2020. The institution’s director, Dr Amadou Sall, speaks about the efforts Senegal has made to strengthen testing as well as the challenges faced.
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