Tag: covid-19

Taiwan Donates locally Developed Medigen COVID-19 Vaccine to Somaliland

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Taiwan Donates locally Developed Medigen COVID-19 Vaccine to Somaliland

Taiwan yesterday announced that it would donate 150,000 doses of the domestically developed Medigen COVID-19 vaccine to Somaliland as part of its continued assistance to the self-governing east African state to combat the pandemic. Continue reading “Taiwan Donates locally Developed Medigen COVID-19 Vaccine to Somaliland” →

Bracing for the Second Wave of Covid-19 in Africa

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Bracing for the Second Wave of Covid-19 in Africa

The synchronized, sudden stop in the global economy, together with radically reduced income sources fundamental to African countries (remittances, tourism, transport, trade and natural resources, among others), have had a severe negative impact on Africa. Continue reading “Bracing for the Second Wave of Covid-19 in Africa” →

Campaign to End Chaining Mentally Ill Urges Somaliland to Act

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Campaign to End Chaining Mentally Ill Urges Somaliland to Act

Hundreds of thousands of men, women and children from 60 countries around the world live in chains, just because they have a mental health problem. It happens because of stigma and fear, as well as the neglect of governments. Continue reading “Campaign to End Chaining Mentally Ill Urges Somaliland to Act” →

Convalescent Plasma: Promising Experimental Treatment for Covid-19 Replicable in Somaliland

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Convalescent Plasma: Promising Experimental Treatment for Covid-19 Replicable in Somaliland

This piece just sheds light on another tool and medical care that is readily available for covid-19 patients and efforts taking place elsewhere in the world in combating this epidemic. In these testing times,  raising awareness of new emerging ways of fighting with diseases and sharing information and resources with the overwhelmed essential and medical communities in Somaliland is an empowerment. Continue reading “Convalescent Plasma: Promising Experimental Treatment for Covid-19 Replicable in Somaliland” →

Kat Imports Banned in Somaliland for Month to Contain Covid-19

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Kat Imports Banned in Somaliland for Month to Contain Covid-19

Effective from today, 26th April 2020, Somaliland banned the supply and use of Kat until Tuesday 20th May 2020, two days before the end of the Holy Month of Ramadan. Continue reading “Kat Imports Banned in Somaliland for Month to Contain Covid-19” →

WHO Puts Politics Above Coronavirus Pandemic Fight in Somaliland

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WHO Puts Politics Above Coronavirus Pandemic Fight in Somaliland

The World Health Organization colluded with China by covering up the threat of the virus. The head of the WHO, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, a former member of Ethiopia’s regime, was pandering to China when he said in late January: “The Chinese government is to be congratulated for the extraordinary measures it has taken to contain the outbreak.” Continue reading “WHO Puts Politics Above Coronavirus Pandemic Fight in Somaliland” →