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The story of the simple innovative and cost-effective handwashing stand
UNDP in Eritrea is working closely with the National Confederation of Eritrean Workers to put in place workplace safety measures that will protect lives and build back confidence for smooth takeoff…
UNDP Africa releases a special online magazine highlighting 50 young Africans innovating against COVID-19
The UNDP Regional Bureau for Africa today released a special edition of an online magazine, showcasing how young Africans are resourcefully helping fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
West African States Make Progress Towards Equitable Access to Health for Key Populations
According to the most recent data, HIV prevalence continues to be significantly higher among men who have sex with men, transgender people, sex workers, people who use drugs and prisoners (or key…
COVID-19 response newsletter
Learn about UNDP's Regional Bureau for Africa innovative COVID-19 responses across Sub-Saharan Africa
After COVID-19, African women must get back to better jobs
Sectors in which women are twice as likely to work are the ones most impacted by new protocols on social distancing.
Recognizing our collective humanity
In the first edition of the UNDP’s Hekima Series, Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka shared his thoughts on a range of transformational solutions for a new Africa. The central theme was a call to…
Stopping yaws in its tracks
Mass treatment of endemic communities aims to break the chain of infection in Ghana
Mauritius: Chasing COVID-19
With 334 cases and 322 recovered at the end of May, Mauritius appears to have effectively managed the current COVID-19 wave. Detection, tracking and control of sources of infection such as clusters…
UNDP and Government of Rwanda Deploy Smart Anti- Epidemic Robots to Fight Against COVID-19!
The initiative, a first for UNDP, is a risk mitigation measure to support the national COVID-19 response efforts.
Volunteerism in the fight against COVID-19 in Africa
Volunteerism capital in Africa holds the greatest promise and potential to buffer the continent from becoming the next epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic.
