The pandemic has had a devastating effect on African economies. In order to move forward, we need to learn and change.
Most of the research taking place for Covid-19 is happening in North America and Europe, yet Africa has a different genetic profile.
The fear was rooted in the belief that most African countries, with overstretched and underfunded health systems, would not be able to cope.
Most Africans get access to the internet through data from their cell phones, but the gap stands at a high of 49 per cent in 2019.
Dealing with Covid-19 has required coordinated efforts between the government, the commercial sector, civil society, and individuals.