Algeria backs hydroxychloroquine despite WHO dropping trials
Algeria will continue to use the drug hydroxychloroquine against the novel coronavirus, a member of its scientific committee said,…
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Burundi expels top WHO team in coronavirus crisis
Burundi has ordered the expulsion of the World Health Organization's (WHO) expert team backing the country's response to the…
AIDS deaths could double in sub-Saharan Africa due to COVID-19: UN
The number of deaths from AIDS-related illnesses in sub-Saharan Africa could double if the provision of healthcare to HIV…
Madagascar virus potion scorned because it’s from Africa: president
Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina on Monday batted away criticism for promoting a homegrown "remedy" for COVID-19, charging…
WHO cautions against use of Madagascar anti-virus potion
The World Health Organization on Thursday advised governments to clinically test a herbal drink touted by Madagascar's President…
China to give WHO $30 million more after US freezes funds
China announced Thursday it will give another $30 million to the World Health Organization to help in the global fight against the…
China rejects Australia’s call for probe into virus response
China on Monday rejected Australia's call for a probe examining the global response to the coronavirus pandemic -- including…
Mistrust and black market flourish in Nigeria as virus spreads
A black market in coronavirus test kits is flourishing in Nigeria, spurred in part by negligible faith in the country's health…
China denies cover-up in coronavirus outbreak
China on Friday denied Western suggestions it had covered up the extent of its coronavirus outbreak and rejected US allegations it…
Coronavirus: Africa could be next epicentre, WHO warns
Africa could become the next epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak, the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned.