Utibe Effiong

Telemedicine in Africa is currently limited by the availability of basic infrastructure, but, considering the lack of doctors in rural areas, it is a vital component in addressing the continent’s healthcare needs

Covid-19 has a much different effect on the continent than it does elsewhere

Children are less likely to contract the coronavirus than adults, but the way in which the pandemic affects them goes beyond ill health

The trick is to find the balance between people’s right to privacy and the need for contact tracing to limit the spread of the disease

The fallouts from unethical experiments include distrust of public health officials and poor participation in research studies by members of vulnerable populations. People involved in vaccine trials must be recognised as partners, rather than pawns