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Taxi drivers refuse to get COVID-19 vaccine.

Taxi drivers snub COVID-19 jab as govt fails to prioritise them

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Not only has government been accused on going back on its word to prioritise taxi drivers for the COVID-19 vaccine, but many drivers are now also refusing to get the jab as they believe it is part of a conspiracy to bring down population numbers.

Molefi Sompane
August 16, 2021

Gates foundation honours Africa CDC’s John Nkengasong for fight against Covid-19 pandemic

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This year, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation awarded Dr John Nkengasong the 2020 Goalkeeper Award. The prize recognises his role in curbing the spread of the coronavirus in Africa and his efforts to secure vaccines.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
September 23, 2020

Plan to tackle heart attacks, strokes to save 100-million lives

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Global control of blood pressure, salt reduction and artificial trans fats elimination could save 100 million lives.

Amy Green
September 13, 2017

Need double the efficiency, says Gates

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If we are going to treat twice as many people with HIV, we need to double our efficiency because we’re not going to get double the money, warned billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates.

kerrycullinan
July 21, 2016

Microsoft boss Bill Gates prioritises healthcare over laptops

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The Gates Foundation will now devote at least two-thirds of its $21 billion charity fund to third world healthcare. "The worlds poorest two billion people desperately need healthcare, not laptops," he reportedly said to the dismay of America's business community. Jo Stein reports.