World Health Organization response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Africa

Last updated August 01, 2023

On the 5th of January 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) notified the world about "pneumonia of unknown cause" in China and subsequently followed up with investigating the disease. On the 20th of January, the WHO confirmed human-to-human transmission of the disease. On the 30th of January, the WHO declared the outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern and warned all countries to prepare. On the 11th of March, the WHO said that the outbreak constituted a pandemic. Also, on the 5th of October, the same year, the World Health Organization estimated that a tenth of the world's population had been infected with the novel virus.^{[ citation needed ]}

The WHO has spearheaded several initiatives like the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund to raise money for the pandemic response, the UN COVID-19 Supply Chain Task Force, and the solidarity trial for investigating potential treatment options for the disease.^{[ citation needed ]}

In response to the outbreak, the WHO had to deal with political conflicts between member states, in particular between the United States and China. ^[1]^[2] On the 19th of May, the WHO agreed to an independent investigation into its handling of the pandemic. On the 27th of August, the World Health Organization, announced the setting up of an independent expert Committee, to examine aspects of the international treaty that governs preparedness and response to health emergencies.^{[ citation needed ]}

Timeline

On the 27th of July, the head of World Health Organization claimed he would reconvene the agency's emergency committee to assess the COVID-19 pandemic.^[3]
On the 3rd of August, the head of the World Health organization claimed there was a possibility, a 'silver bullet' answer to defeating the COVID-19 virus might never happen.^[4]
On the 6th of August, the head of WHO claimed economic recovery all over the world could come quicker if there was COVID-19 vaccine available to all.^[5]
On the 21st of August, UNICEF and WHO urged the governments in Africa reopen schools.^[6]
On the 22nd of August, the head of WHO claimed he hopes COVID-19 would be over in less than two years.^[7]
On the 26th of August, WHO claimed it was set to partner with the World Federation of Science Journalists in the communication of intricate science of COVID-19 accurately as it evolves.^[8]
On the 1st of September, WHO published its first survey on the impact of COVID-19 on health systems in about 105 countries' reports.^[9]
On the 11th of September, WHO and CDC launched a new laboratory network aiming to enforce genome sequencing of the virus in Africa.^[10]
On the 14th of September, according to WHO, the number of daily worldwide infections reached a new record with more than 300,000 confirmed new infections.^[11]
On the 20th of September, WHO agreed on rules for testing of African herbal remedies to fight against the virus. ^[12]
On the 25th of September, WHO brought together a panel of experts who listed some factors that might have pushed down the spread of COVID-19 in Africa. ^[13]
On the 6th of October, WHO claimed one in ten persons across the globe might have contracted the virus.^[14]
On the 13th of October, the head of WHO ruled out a strategy of achieving herd immunity by infection, rather than by vaccination. ^[15]
On the 16th of October, WHO cautioned that Africa can not stand a second wave of the pandemic.^[16]
On the 31st of October, the Director of WHO in Africa claimed innovations in COVID-19 played a role in the spread of the virus in Africa.^[17]
On the 12th of November, the head of WHO cautioned countries to continue observing the safety protocols to stop the spread of the virus as the globe awaits the vaccine.^[18]
On the 19th of November, the Regional Director for WHO for Africa predicted a rise in the virus during the Christmas and New Year holidays due to the increase of gatherings.^[19]
On the 24th of November, the Regional Director for WHO for Africa called for cautiousness because there was a possibility of rise in the COVID-19 cases.^[20]
On the 27th of December, the Chief of the WHO claimed COVID-19 would not be the final pandemic.^[21]
On the 28th of December, WHO claimed there was the need for Africa to reinforce public health measures to curb the spread of infections especially as there was gathering and traveling for celebrations.^[22]
On the 11th of January, WHO claimed herd immunity to COVID-19 would not be gained in 2021.^[23]
On the 23rd of January, WHO gave funds to the Ghana National Ambulance Service to purchase fuel.^[24]
On the 24th of January, WHO donated medical items and supplies to Ghana's Ministry of Health.^[25]
On the 27th of January, WHO issued some guidelines for confirmed and suspected COVID-19 patients,^[26]^[27] and also cautioned against continuous transmission of the virus.^[28]
On the 30th of January, WHO claimed it was safe for pregnant women to take the COVID-19 vaccine.^[29]
On the 15th of February, it was reported WHO claimed about 90 million COVID-19 vaccine would be brought to Africa.^[30]
On the 22nd of February, WHO in collaboration with WFP established the UN COVID-19 Field Hospital in Accra.^[31]
On 23 February, WHO with its partners decided to launch a program concerning side effects among persons in some countries because of the COVID-19 vaccination,^[32] and Ghana was part.^[33]
On the 24th of February, WHO and UNICEF praised Ghana for receiving COVID-19 vaccines from COVAX.^[34]
On the 26th of February, WHO partnered with UNFPA to provide 1,000 copies of COVID-19 Response Plan and 500 IT tablets to Ghana's Ministry of Health.^[35]
On the 17th of March, an official at WHO, Richard Mihigo encouraged Governments in Africa 'not to lose faith' in the AstraZeneca after some countries in Europe suspended the vaccine.^[36]
On 21 March, an official of WHO claimed almost 7 million doses of the COVID-19 doses had been administered to certain groups in Africa.^[37]
On the 26th of March, WHO urged for fairness in the access of the COVID-19 vaccines in Africa.^[38]
On the 10th of April, the representative of WHO in Ghana cautioned Ghanaians to take the pandemic seriously.^[39] Africa's WHO regional director bemoaned the slow pace of the continent's vaccination process.^[40]
On the 12th of April, Ghana received assorted intensive care equipment from WHO. ^[41]
On the 22nd of April, WHO advised countries in West Africa to strengthen their laboratories.^[42]
On the 24th of April, WHO urged African countries not to destroy expired COVID-19 vaccines.^[43]^[44]

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[Guardian_Boseley-1] Boseley, Sarah (18 February 2020). "China's handling of coronavirus is a diplomatic challenge for WHO". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Archived from the original on 28 February 2020. Retrieved 28 February 2020.

[cnn_China-2] Griffiths, James. "WHO's relationship with China under scrutiny due to coronavirus crisis". CNN. Archived from the original on 28 February 2020. Retrieved 28 February 2020.

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[4] "COVID-19: WHO warns there might not be a 'silver bullet ' solution". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2020-08-03. Retrieved 2020-08-05.

[5] "Making COVID-19 vaccine available to all could fasten global recovery- WHO". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2020-08-06. Retrieved 2020-08-09.

[6] "WHO and Unicef urge reopening of schools in Africa". www.ghanaweb.com. 2020-08-21. Retrieved 2020-08-24.

[7] "Coronavirus pandemic could be over within two years - WHO head". www.ghanaweb.com. 2020-08-22. Retrieved 2020-08-24.

[8] "WHO training more journalists on coronavirus reporting". www.ghanaweb.com. 2020-08-26. Retrieved 2020-08-27.

[9] "COVID-19: WHO survey reveals widespread disruptions to essential health services". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2020-09-01. Retrieved 2020-09-03.

[10] "WHO and Africa CDC launch COVID-19 genome sequencing lab". citinewsroom.com. 11 September 2020. Retrieved 2020-09-11.

[11] "COVID-19: World records highest daily rise". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2020-09-14. Retrieved 2020-09-14.

[12] "COVID-19: WHO sets rules for testing African remedies". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2020-09-20.

[13] "Experts explain Africa's coronavirus infection drop". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2020-09-25.

[14] "One in ten worldwide may have had COVID-19 -WHO". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2020-10-06. Retrieved 2020-10-06.

[15] "Coronavirus: WHO head calls herd immunity approach immoral". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2020-10-13. Retrieved 2020-10-14.

[16] "Africa 'can't afford' a second coronavirus wave -WHO". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2020-10-16. Retrieved 2020-10-16.

[17] "Coronavirus: Innovations are key to containing spread in Africa". www.ghanaweb.com. 2020-10-31. Retrieved 2020-10-31.

[18] "WHO chief urges vigilance as world waits for coronavirus vaccine – MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2020-11-13.

[19] "WHO predicts spike in COVID-19 cases ahead of Christmas". www.ghanaweb.com. 2020-11-19. Retrieved 2020-11-19.

[20] "WHO warns of high Coronavirus cases at Christmas". www.ghanaweb.com. 2020-11-24. Retrieved 2020-11-26.

[21] "Covid-19 will not be last pandemic: WHO". MyJoyOnline.com. Retrieved 2020-12-27.

[22] "Stronger action needed as African countries see steady Covid-19 rise". MyJoyOnline.com. Retrieved 2020-12-28.

[23] "COVID herd immunity will not happen in 2021, says WHO - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2021-01-14.

[24] "Coronavirus: WHO gives Ambulance Service GH¢72k for fuel". www.ghanaweb.com. 2021-01-23. Retrieved 2021-01-25.

[25] "WHO donates over GH¢ 2.1m coronavirus support to MoH". www.ghanaweb.com. 2021-01-24. Retrieved 2021-01-25.

[26] "WHO recommends follow-up care, low-dose anticoagulants for Covid-19 patients - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2021-01-27.

[27] "WHO recommends new advice for COVID-19 treatment". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2021-01-28.

[28] "WHO official warns of continued transmission of coronavirus even after wide vaccinations". www.ghanaweb.com. 2021-01-27. Retrieved 2021-01-27.

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[30] "Ghanaian Times: Coronavirus vaccine distribution: Africa deserves equitable access to vaccine doses". www.ghanaweb.com. 2021-02-15. Retrieved 2021-02-15.

[31] "Foreign Affairs minister receives new WHO Rep to Ghana". www.ghanaweb.com. 2021-02-22. Retrieved 2021-02-22.

[32] "WHO and partners launch vaccine injury compensation programme for poorer countries - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2021-02-24.

[33] "Covid-19: Ghana to receive compensation for COVAX vaccine side effects - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2021-02-24.

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[40] "WHO bemoans pace of Africa's COVID-19 vaccination". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2021-04-10.

[41] "WHO gives GH¢2m in assorted equipment to MoH". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2021-04-13.

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