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Africa News of Tuesday, 26 May 2020

Source: www.mynigeria.com

WHO pledges to support Africa in fight against COVID-19

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The World Health Organization, WHO, has pledged to support Africa in its fight against COVID-19.

This was disclosed by the Regional Director for Africa, World Health Organisation, Dr Matshidiso Moeti.

She made this known via a series of tweets on the official account of the WHO Regional Office for Africa @WHOAFRO.

“So again, a shout out to African people, I thank them so much for the courage that they have shown, the forbearance under sometimes difficult circumstances.

“We are committed to continuing in this fight with them.

“I would like to pay special tribute to African communities. It was said by the WHO Director-General, Dr Tedro that our leaders have put in place some measures to control the pandemic.

“We have seen African countries take very tough decisions to put in place some of the control measures.

“I am very pleased to have joined this celebration of Africa Day yesterday, and especially pleased to have been in the company of special envoys on COVID-19 in Africa,” she said.