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As India fights a devastating second wave of COVID-19 that is killing thousands of people each day, Project HOPE is taking part in international efforts to help tackle the deadly health crisis by providing aid and much-needed medical supplies. The health care system has been overwhelmed and unable to respond adequately to medical needs.

Infectious disease expert notes signs of COVID-19 progress, but underscores out-of-control state at global level.

Project HOPE Urges Action During Black Maternal Health Week

While almost every country has experienced disruption to its health services since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, several countries in Africa have been severely impacted, leading to the suspension of maternal, neonatal, and child health care.

U.S. progress with COVID-19 control is inseparable from global progress, states Project HOPE's Chief Health Officer Dr. Tom Kenyon

Navajo Nation reports no new COVID-19 infections in 24-hour period as vaccinations soar

"With half of Lebanon’s population already trapped in poverty, the other half is not far behind. As the Central Bank is running out of cash to pay for subsidies for basic goods, including food and medicines, widespread poverty is looming in Lebanon."

One year ago, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 to be a pandemic emergency. Dr. Tom Kenyon, Chief Health Officer at Project HOPE and 21-year CDC veteran, issued the following statement on vaccine equity and public health precautions.

While African countries have begun receiving their first doses of vaccines, efforts to train local clinicians and frontline responders to inoculate populations are underway across the continent. Project HOPE has launched an online training targeting over 20 African countries to ensure local vaccinators are prepared and ready to meet the demands of their roles as COVID-19 vaccines become available.

Global health leaders call for vaccine equity for health workers, communities

As Lebanon began its vaccination campaign on Sunday, February 14, the number of daily COVID-19 cases has been dwindling since the imposition of a strict lockdown on January 14, 2021.