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<p>Nigeria is set to receive about 8 million additional COVID-19 vaccines by the end of August. This comes as the country has recorded 1,249 news cases within July, raising fears of a possible third wave of the pandemic. The Head of Risk Communication at the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control, Dr. Yahya Disu joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Nigeria to receive nearly 8mn COVID-19 vaccines by August

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<p>Just days after Tanzania published its first Covid-19 data, the country is now considering manufacturing vaccines for Covid-19. A research scientist from the National Institute for Medical Research in Tanzania.  Dr. Kunda John Stephen joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Tanzania mulls manufacturing COVID-19 vaccines

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<p>The Covid-19 third wave is sweeping Africa and countries are struggling to access enough vaccines.</p>


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<p>African countries have faced shortages holding back the rollout of urgently needed second doses, setting many countries back in the fight against COVID-19, so it still realistic for the continent to meet previous vaccination targets? John Nkengasong, Director of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Africa CDC on how the continent can meet its  vaccination targets

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<p>The African Union held its 34th General Assembly virtually over the weekend where elections for new commissioners were also held. Rwanda&#8217;s Monique Nsanzabaganwa was elected as the AU’s deputy chairperson becoming the first woman to hold the role; she joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


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New AU Deputy Chair discusses role, AfCFTA

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<p>Transportation of COVID-19 vaccines pauses a logistical challenge especially for African countries with poor road infrastructure.</p>


How drones can be deployed to deliver COVID-19 vaccines in Africa

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<p>The U.S., U.K., Canada, India, Israel and other developed countries have launched mass vaccination programmes. Africa is still struggling to access these life-saving vaccines. Africa CDC Director, John Nkengasong joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


John Nkengasong gives update on Africa’s race to secure COVID-19 vaccines

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<p>This week South Africa received its first batch of AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccines from India. This marks the start of the vaccine rollout plan. The question remains, in terms of what South Africa&#8217;s options are in funding the vaccination programme. Joining CNBC Africa for more is Johann Els, Chief Economist at Old Mutual Investment Group and Annabel Bishop, Chief Economist at Investec.</p>


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Nigeria to receive nearly 8mn COVID-19 vaccines by August

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Africa CDC on how the continent can meet its vaccination targets

New AU Deputy Chair discusses role, AfCFTA

How drones can be deployed to deliver COVID-19 vaccines in Africa

John Nkengasong gives update on Africa’s race to secure COVID-19 vaccines

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Nigeria to receive nearly 8mn COVID-19 vaccines by August

Tanzania mulls manufacturing COVID-19 vaccines

RH Bophelo CEO calls on government to open up vaccines to wider population

Africa CDC on how the continent can meet its vaccination targets

New AU Deputy Chair discusses role, AfCFTA

How drones can be deployed to deliver COVID-19 vaccines in Africa

John Nkengasong gives update on Africa’s race to secure COVID-19 vaccines

How will SA fund its rollout of COVID-19 vaccines?

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