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Oct 2023
18m 21s

Is Africa prepared for the next pandemic...

Bbc World Service
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Many governments around the world have been questioning how prepared they were for covid- 19 and discussing what they might do in another pandemic. But what about Africa? One of the most interesting and significant things happening on the continent is an early warning system in Nigeria which could alert Africa and the world to an emerging pandemic. It’ ... Show More
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