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      Update on the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Epidemic, Brief #80
      Update on the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Epidemic, Brief #80
      2021-07-27

      Outbreak Update: Since the last brief (20 July 2021), 3,486,084 new confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases, including 69,355 new deaths, have been reported globally. To date, a global total of 194,117,186 COVID-19 cases and 4,163,226 related deaths (case fatality ratio (CFR): 2.1%) have been reported from 225 countries and territories to the World Health Organization (WHO).

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      Health, Nutrition and Population - In Focus, March – May 2021 Edition
      2021-06-25
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      Migration and Mobility Newsletter, March 2021 Edition
      2021-05-04
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      I Belong To Me (Children's book)
      I Belong To Me (Children's book)
      2021-04-02

      “I Belong To Me” is a celebration of the African History and Heritage on Girls’ and Women’s Human Rights and the path towards the elimination of Harmful Practices, Female Genital Mutilation and Child Marriage.

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      Through the Pandemic and Beyond - Respond To Covid-19 In Africa
      Through the Pandemic and Beyond - Respond To Covid-19 In Africa
      2021-04-02

      This report details how African Union and Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has collaborated with the UNDP to help curb the spread of COVID-19, support African home- grown solutions and make way for socioeconomic recovery that

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      Concept Note on 2021 as the Year of Arts, Curlture and Heritage in Africa
      Concept Note on 2021 as the Year of Arts, Curlture and Heritage in Africa
      2021-03-22

      Theme: ‘Arts, Culture and Heritage: Levers for Building the Africa We Want’

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      Health, Nutritionand Population- Newsletter Outline December 2020 - February 202
      2021-03-16
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      Protecting Migrant Workers in the Informal Economy- Inclusion of MW in COVID-19 Responses
      Protecting Migrant Workers in the Informal Economy- Inclusion of MW in COVID-19
      2020-12-23
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      Preparing Africa for Post COVID-19 Labour Migration
      Preparing Africa for Post COVID-19 Labour Migration
      2020-12-23
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      Mobility And Migration Of African Health Workers Post Covid-19
      Mobility And Migration Of African Health Workers Post Covid-19
      2020-12-23
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      Health, Nutrition and Population - In Focus Quarterly Newsletter
      2020-12-15
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      Update on the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Epidemic, Brief #45
      Update on the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Epidemic, Brief #45
      2020-11-24

      Outbreak Update: Since the last brief (17 November 2020), 4,123,778 new confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases and 68,185 new deaths have been reported globally. To date, a total of 58,436,142 COVID-19 cases and 1,385,469 related deaths (case fatality rate (CFR): 2.4%) have been reported from 221 countries and territories. This week, no new country or territory reported its first case.

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      COVID-19 Scientific and Public Health Policy Update – 17 November 2020
      COVID-19 Scientific and Public Health Policy Update – 17 November 2020
      2020-11-17

      In addition to our Weekly Outbreak Brief on the spread of COVID-19 and the actions that Africa CDC is taking to help African Union Member States. Africa CDC shares a weekly brief detailing the latest developments in scientific knowledge and public health policy from around the world, as well as updates to the latest guidance from WHO and other public health agencies.

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      Update on the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Epidemic, Brief #44
      Update on the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Epidemic, Brief #44
      2020-11-17

      Outbreak Update: Since the last brief (10 November 2020), 4,036,590 new confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases and 62,479 new deaths have been reported globally. To date, a total of 54,312,364 COVID-19 cases and 1,317,284 related deaths (case fatality rate (CFR): 2.4%) have been reported from 221 countries and territories. This week, one new territory (Vanuatu) reported its first case.

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      Update on the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Epidemic, Brief #43
      Update on the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Epidemic, Brief #43
      2020-11-10

      Outbreak Update: Since the last brief (3 November 2020), 3,863,674 new confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases and 61,628 new deaths have been reported globally. To date, a total of 50,275,774 COVID-19 cases and 1,254,805 related deaths (case fatality rate (CFR): 2.5%) have been reported from 219 countries and territories.

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      Partnership for Evidence based Response to COVID-19 (PERC) Biweekly Report
      Partnership for Evidence based Response to COVID-19 (PERC) Biweekly Report
      2020-11-03

      International media and organizations continue to spotlight Africa as an example of a successful COVID-19 response, particularly as Europe and North America enter large second and third waves.

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      Update on the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Epidemic, Brief #42
      Update on the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Epidemic, Brief #42
      2020-11-03

      Outbreak Update: Since the last brief (27 October 2020), 3,434,225 new confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases and 40,289 new deaths have been reported globally. To date, a total of 46,412,100 COVID-19 cases and 1,193,177 related deaths (case fatality rate (CFR): 2.6%) have been reported from 219 countries and territories.

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      COVID-19 Scientific and Public Health Policy Update – 03 November 2020
      COVID-19 Scientific and Public Health Policy Update – 03 November 2020
      2020-11-03

      In addition to our Weekly Outbreak Brief on the spread of COVID-19 and the actions that Africa CDC is taking to help African Union Member States, Africa CDC shares a weekly brief detailing the latest developments in scientific knowledge and public health policy from around the world, as well as updates to the latest guidance from WHO and other public health agencies.

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      Compendium of Good Practices on Drug Use Prevention, Drug Use Disorders Treatment and Harm Reduction
      Compendium of Good Practices on Drug Use Prevention Treatment and Harm Reduction
      2020-10-30

      The African Union Commission is proud to present this seminal work show casing good practices in addressing drug use challenges in Africa. All the articles in this compendium were compiled and submitted by AU Member States Drug Demand Reduction National Focal points.

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      Update on the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Epidemic, Brief #41
      Update on the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Epidemic, Brief #41
      2020-10-28

      Outbreak Update: Since the last brief (20 October 2020), 3,025,116 new confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases and 40,780 new deaths have been reported globally. To date, a total of 42,977,875 COVID-19 cases and 1,152,8883 related deaths (case fatality rate (CFR): 2.7%) have been reported from 219 countries and territories. This week, no new country or territory reported its first case.

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      COVID-19 Scientific and Public Health Policy Update – 20 October 2020
      COVID-19 Scientific and Public Health Policy Update – 20 October 2020
      2020-10-20

      In addition to our Weekly Outbreak Brief on the spread of COVID-19 and the actions that Africa CDC is taking to help African Union Member States. Africa CDC shares a weekly brief detailing the latest developments in scientific knowledge and public health policy from around the world, as well as updates to the latest guidance from WHO and other public health agencies.

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      Utiliser Les Données Pour Trouver Un Équilibre (Deuxième Partie)
      Utiliser Les Données Pour Trouver Un Équilibre (Deuxième Partie)
      2020-10-20

      Alors que la pandémie de COVID-19 fait rage depuis six mois, les gouvernements ont dû prendre des décisions difficiles, en cherchant tout d’abord à protéger la santé de leurs populations tout en préservant leurs conditions de vie et en réduisant le fardeau social engendré par l’arrêt presque

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      Update on the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Epidemic, Brief #40
      Bulletin d'information N° 40 : sur la pandémie de la maladie à Coronavirus
      2020-10-20

      Mise à jour sur l’épidémie : Depuis la dernière mise à jour (13 Octobre 2020), 2 524 173 nouveaux cas confirmés de maladie à coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) et 36 810 nouveaux décès ont été signalés dans le monde. À ce jour, un total de 39 952 759 cas de COVID-19 et 1 112 108 décès liés à cette maladie (taux de létalité de 2,8%) ont été signalés dans 219 pays et territoires

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      Update on the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Epidemic, Brief #40
      Update on the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Epidemic, Brief #40
      2020-10-20

      Outbreak Update: Since the last brief (13 October 2020), 2,524,173 new confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases and 36,810 new deaths have been reported globally. To date, a total of 39,952,759 COVID-19 cases and 1,112,108 related deaths (case fatality rate (CFR): 2.8%) have been reported from 219 countries and territories

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