AfDB approves $27m for AU COVID-19 Response Initiative

AfDB says the $27.4 million grant will boost AU’s efforts to mobilise continental response to curb the COVID-19 pandemic.

has approved $27.4 million grant to boost the African Union’s efforts to mobilise continental response to curb the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Most importantly, we are sending a strong signal that collectively, the continent can address the pandemic in Africa, which is straining health systems and causing unprecedented socio-economic impacts on the continent.” It explained that this would be done through strengthening surveillance at various points of entry in African countries;

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