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UK accused of poaching health workers from poor countries

January 23, 2021

By Rufaro Samanga, GroundUp Two doctors have written a scathing letter in the South African Medical Journal, criticising the United Kingdom for hiring a disproportionate number of health workers from foreign countries. Professor Johannes Fagan from the University of Cape Town and Professor Mahmood Bhutta from the Royal Sussex County Hospital wrote: “The UK already has one of the highest proportions and overall numbers of overseas-qualified doctors in its workforce, yet continues to actively encourage and support overseas health…

Legendary talk show host Larry King dies aged 87

January 23, 2021

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For 63 years, Larry King was across the platforms of radio, television and digital media By Tom Kludt & Brad Parks, CNN CNN Larry King, the longtime CNN host who became an icon through his interviews with countless newsmakers and his sartorial sensibilities, has died — aged 87 — his son, Chance, confirmed his death Saturday morning. King hosted ‘Larry King Live’ on CNN for over 25 years, interviewing presidential candidates, celebrities, athletes, movie stars and everyday people. He…

The COVID-19 gender gap: Why fewer women are dying

January 23, 2021

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By Dina Gerdeman, hbswk.hbs.edu According to a survey of citizens in eight countries, women are much more likely than men to view COVID-19 as a severe health problem. They are also more willing to wear face masks and follow other public health recommendations to prevent the spread of the virus countries. The research suggests that public health officials should target their pandemic messaging to men differently than to women, to encourage safer behaviors and reduce the spread of the…

Africa’s Covid-19 death rate moves above global level

January 23, 2021

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Head of Africa CDC, John Nkengasong Africabriefing.org Africa’s Coronavirus case fatality rate has risen alarmingly to 2.5%, higher than the global level of 2.2%, the head of Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) John Nkengasong said on Thursday. Earlier in the pandemic, Africa’s rate had been below the global average, and Nkengasong said “The case fatality rate is beginning to be very worrying and concerning for all of us”, without giving a reason for the increase. The…

South Africa woman dumps boyfriend — and then he wins R60m PowerBall

January 23, 2021

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By Orrin Singh, TimesLive A South African financial professional in his early 30s, whose girlfriend had just broken up with him, doused himself in ice-cold water when he realised he had just won R60m. In a statement, PowerBall and Lotto operator Ithuba Holdings said the man had claimed his winnings on Tuesday after winning last Friday’s draw. “I still cannot believe that I have won this much! The most I’ve won from the lottery is R500,” he said. He…

Zimbabwe foreign minister succumbs to COVID-19 day after testing positive

January 21, 2021

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Sibusiso Moyo died on Wednesday * Third government minister to succumb to Covid-19 since March 2020 * Zimbabwe 14th from 55 African countries on COVID-19 high levels * Malawi 25th, up from 30th last week as cases continue to rise By Duncan Mlanjira ZIMBABWE’S foreign affairs minister Sibusiso Moyo died on Wednesday, a day after testing positive to COVID-19, acting chief secretary to the president and cabinet George Charamba said in a statement. He becomes the third government minister…

Africa Centre for Disease Control condoles Malawi over the death of two Cabinet ministers

January 16, 2021

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Late Belekanyama and Mia By Evance Chisiano, MANA Africa Centre for Disease Control (CDC) has condoled Malawian leader, Lazarus Chakwera and the people of Malawi on the death of two Cabinet ministers who passed away Tuesday morning due to COVID-19. Africa CDC Director, Dr. John Nkengasong announced the condolence during a video press conference on South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) News Channel on Thursday in which he was updating on Coronavirus vaccine to be rolled out soon among…

Trump’s disastrous end to his shocking presidency

January 15, 2021

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Analysis by Stephen Colliowon, CNN Donald Trump is leaving US presidency in a vortex of violence, sickness and death and more internally estranged than it has been for 150 years. The disorientating end to his shocking term has the nation reeling from a Washington insurrection. The FBI warned on Monday of armed protests by pro-Trump thugs in 50 states, which raise the awful prospect of a domestic insurgency. Lawmakers have been briefed about a plot to surround the US…

Vice-President Pence under pressure to remove Trump immediately

January 12, 2021

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Pence (right) under pressure to remove his boss * Impeachment article has 200 co-sponsors — US Rep. Maravi Express The House of Representatives’ rules committee was as of Tuesday debating a resolution that was calling on Vice-President Mike Pence to convene the Cabinet and remove President Donald Trump from office before his term expires next week. The BBC reports that Pence is under pressure to invoke an obscure amendment to force out his boss and if he fails to…

Dwarf giraffe discovered in Namibia

January 11, 2021

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The dwarf giraffe (right) looks like a one-year-old * First such animal was spotted in Uganda’s Murchison Falls National Park in 2017 * The animals were documented during photographic surveys routinely conducted determine numbers * These dwarf giraffe have shorter legs than others of similar age, look like one-year-olds By Adam Hartman, Namibian A dwarf giraffe, one of only two in Africa, was discovered on a private farm near Okahandja last July, a recently published report by researchers from…