Pandemic to push sub-Saharan Africa into recession says World Bank

Issued on: 09/04/2020 – 21:53Modified: 09/04/2020 – 21:53

In tonight's edition: The rapidly-spreadingcoronavirus outbreak is expected to push sub-Saharan Africa intorecession in 2020 for the first time in 25 years, the World Bank says. In Cameroon's Douala a door to door medical inquiry has kicked off in a bid to track down potential contractors of COVID-19. Hospitals are on high alert for a surge in admissions. And finally six scientists iRead More – Source

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Issued on: 09/04/2020 – 21:53Modified: 09/04/2020 – 21:53

In tonight's edition: The rapidly-spreadingcoronavirus outbreak is expected to push sub-Saharan Africa intorecession in 2020 for the first time in 25 years, the World Bank says. In Cameroon's Douala a door to door medical inquiry has kicked off in a bid to track down potential contractors of COVID-19. Hospitals are on high alert for a surge in admissions. And finally six scientists iRead More – Source

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