Supporting health care workers to promote service continuity during the COVID-19 pandemic in Ghana
Training people on the pandemic’s frontlines to safely deliver care.
To prevent a catastrophic third wave of COVID-19 in Africa, look at data to drive the response
Senior Vice President of our Prevent Epidemics team, Amanda McClelland, coauthored an OpEd for CNBC Africa with Dr. Richard Mihigo of the World Health Organization about key findings and recommendations from the Partnership for Evidence-Based Response to COVID-19 .
COVID-19 in Africa: Are reported cases and deaths only the eyes of the hippo?
Though 17% of the world’s population resides in Africa, it has reported less than 3% of global COVID-19 cases and less than 4% of deaths. Our latest In-Depth Science Review explores underreported cases and deaths in Africa.
New report on COVID-19 in Africa shows impact of COVID-19 on African continent has been underestimated
A new PERC report highlights urgent strategic action in Africa is needed as new COVID-19 variants appear and supply and rollout of vaccines remain critically low. The report calls for targeted public health and social measures, increased surveillance and scaled-up vaccine supply from the global community.
New report on COVID-19 in Africa shows impact of COVID-19 on African continent has been underestimated
Urgent, strategic action needed in light of limited vaccine and mounting threat of new variants
New report on COVID-19 in Africa shows impact of COVID-19 on African continent has been underestimated
Urgent, strategic action needed in light of limited vaccine and mounting threat of new variants
Senegal makes the case for investing in epidemic preparedness and response
Learn how health leaders in Senegal developed a feasibility study that made the case for investing US $10.5 million in health emergency and crisis management over five years.
Senegal makes the case for investing in epidemic preparedness and response
Preparing for outbreaks before they arise prevents both human and economic devastation.
Leveraging legal advancements to slow COVID-19 in Togo
The Togolese government’s strong legal foundation has aided in slowing the spread of the coronavirus. “People should not have to choose between death by COVID-19 or by hunger,” said President Faure Gnassingbé. Read more about The Republic of Togo’s educational, financial and medical support during the pandemic. educational, financial and medical support during the pandemic.
Leveraging legal advancements to slow COVID-19 in Togo
The Togolese government slowed the spread of COVID-19 thanks to strong laws and regulations.
Utiliser les progrès juridiques pour ralentir la COVID-19 au Togo
Le gouvernement togolais a ralenti la propagation du COVID-19 grâce à sa base juridique solide.
Mass media campaign on salt reduction launched in Ethiopia
A new mass media campaign targeting high salt consumption and promoting healthy diets launched in Ethiopia, and will be shown on television, heard on radio and seen on social media for the next month. This is the first evidence-based behavior change campaign that Resolve to Save Lives has supported in Ethiopia to reduce high intake […]
African countries show why leadership matters in pandemic response
A 23-Nation Comparative Study of COVID-19 Response shows African countries exemplified a multilateral approach to pandemic response and experienced better outcomes than countries with far more resources.
Artisans on the Front Lines: PPE Production in Kenya
Shining Hope for Communities, a Kenya-based non profit that works with local artisans, is producing masks for Kenyan frontline health care workers learning to effectively identify and care for COVID-19 cases.
Nigeria Hypertension Control Initiative launched in two states
With the support of Resolve to Save Lives Technical Officer Dr. Kufor Osi and Nigeria Country Representative Dr. Emmanuel Agogo, the Nigeria Hypertension Control Initiative (NHCI) launched its first pilot programs in Ogun and Kano states last week.
Disruption to essential health services in Africa during COVID-19
In a special report, the Partnership for Evidence-Based Response to COVID-19 examined the effect of the virus on access to essential health services.
The Double Threat of COVID-19 in Africa
Our President and CEO Dr. Tom Frieden and Director of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention Dr. John N. Nkengasong wrote an OpEd Dr. John N. Nkengasong wrote an OpEd highlighting the results of the most recent PERC report.
Secondary impacts of COVID-19 in Africa
The Partnership for Evidence-Based COVID-19 Response (PERC) released a second regional report highlighting the use of data in decision-making for COVID-19 responses in Africa.
New Report on COVID-19 In Africa Highlights Need for Increased Access to Health Care Services and Protections for Health Care Workers
More than 24,000 adults in 18 AU Member States provide insight into indirect impacts of virus
Empowering medical staff to prevent and control COVID-19 in Sierra Leone
Health workers trained to prevent infections are better able to protect patients.
The Gambia: modernizing laws to enable public health action
Effective COVID-19 response means having not only necessary equipment but also laws.
Modernizing Laws to Enable Public Health Action in Gambia
Our partners strengthened the legal framework in the Gambia to allow the country to respond more effectively to COVID-19 and future public health emergencies.
Beyond COVID-19: Nigeria’s efforts to balance the pandemic response
Nigeria’s experience responding to outbreaks prepared them for COVID-19 response.
Beyond COVID-19: Nigeria’s Efforts to Balance the Pandemic Response
In Nigeria, our partners are working to protect health care workers and keep essential health services running during the pandemic.
Fighting COVID-19 on the airwaves and in the markets: coordinated campaigns for protective behaviors
Community engagement is a cornerstone of successful risk communication.
Fighting COVID-19 on the Airwaves and in the Markets: Coordinated Campaigns for Protective Behaviors
Our partners in Chad, Togo, Benin, Niger and Burkina Faso produced radio spots and videos that encourage mask wearing, hand-washing and physical distancing to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Training the trainers: securing the foundation of an effective COVID-19 response in Liberia
RTSL partner Last Mile Health Liberia has supported critical training for health care workers for COVID-19.
Training the Trainers to Reduce COVID-19 Transmission in Liberia
Our partner Last Mile Health trained and empowered frontline health workers to safely identify and treat COVID-19 patients, and help control the spread of the virus.
Mauritania: getting eyes on the virus
A group of 85 medical students was rapidly trained to investigate the scope of COVID-19.
Getting Eyes on Coronavirus in Mauritania
In Mauritania, medical students trained in public health practices by our partners are a key part of the country’s epidemiologic surveillance system.