Guinea Faces First Ebola Outbreak In Years
At least three people have died and four more are confirmed infected with the Ebola virus. The government declared an outbreak in a rural community.
Africa
You Think The U.S. Has Vaccine Issues? 130 Countries Haven't Even Started Vaccinating
For low- and middle-income countries, just obtaining doses has been a challenge. And now concerns are being raised about the effectiveness of the more affordable AstraZeneca option.
A Look At The Inequities Around The COVID-19 Vaccine In South Africa
South Africa is a case study of the inequities around the coronavirus vaccine. It has one of the world's worst outbreaks, fueled by a new variant. Yet officials are struggling to buy enough vaccines.
2nd Person Dies Of Ebola In Congo, Marking Virus's Return
The Democratic Republic of Congo beat its second-worst outbreak of the Ebola virus in June. The new victims indicate the disease's resurgence in the area.
Up Against Mutants, WHO Says AstraZeneca Vaccine Is Still A Good Bet
A small study in South Africa has raised concerns about the effectiveness of the AstraZeneca vaccine, particularly in fighting virus variants.
Kenyan Musician Composes Song About Life After COVID-19
Coronavirus infection rates in Kenya are the lowest they have been since the beginning of the pandemic, and life seems back to normal. A new song is capturing that moment.
Why South Africa Is Putting The AstraZeneca Vaccine On Hold
A study raised concerns about its effectiveness against the coronavirus variant sweeping through the country — although the data is too preliminary for definitive conclusions.
South Africa Halts AstraZeneca's COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
New results from a COVID-19 vaccine trial in South Africa suggest the vaccine that was developed by AstraZeneca may not be as effective against the variant found there.
Global Initiative To Start Shipping Vaccines To Africa, Where Supplies Are Low
Dr. Katherine O'Brien of the World Health Organization says poor countries are able to get their populations vaccinated — they just need the doses.
World Health Organization Expert On The Global Landscape Of COVID-19 Vaccinations
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Dr. Katherine O'Brien, of the World Health Organization, about the global landscape of COVID-19 vaccinations and why the WHO sent 90 million doses to Africa.