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WHO And Unicef Urge Reopening Of Schools In Africa by uchrikk(m): 2:53am On Aug 23, 2020
The World Health Organization (WHO) and United Nations children's agency have urged African governments to promote the safe reopening of schools during the coronavirus pandemic.

They say prolonged closure of schools is harmful to students and want governments to invest in sanitation facilities to prevent the spread of coronavirus in learning institutions.

The two organisations said students are being exposed to poor nutrition, teenage pregnancies and violence during this extended stay-at-home period.

Schools in Africa are a "safe haven" for children, according to the WHO Regional Director Matshidiso Moeti.

"We must not be blind-sided by our efforts to contain Covid-19 and end up with a lost generation. Just as countries are opening businesses safely, we can reopen schools," she said during a virtual press briefing on Thursday.

The long closure of schools poses a risk to the future of children and their communities, according to Unicef Regional Director Mohamed Fall.

Only six African countries have fully opened schools, according to a survey of 39 countries by the WHO and Unicef.

Some countries reopened schools and closed them soon after because of a surge in coronavirus cases.

Others have reopened for final year students to sit for crucial examinations.

Countries like Kenya have completely scrapped the 2020 academic year.

Source:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-africa-47639452/page/2
Re: WHO And Unicef Urge Reopening Of Schools In Africa by Nobody: 2:53am On Aug 23, 2020
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Re: WHO And Unicef Urge Reopening Of Schools In Africa by uchrikk(m): 3:08am On Aug 23, 2020
I like the aspect that stressed that "schools are safe heaven for school children". In other words, going to school in COVID19 era is better and somehow limits rape, killings and murder which had been on the increase since schools were locked down.

We hope the concerned authorities heed to the advice.
Re: WHO And Unicef Urge Reopening Of Schools In Africa by Geestarry(f): 3:13am On Aug 23, 2020
We've reached that point where we have learned to adjust.
Re: WHO And Unicef Urge Reopening Of Schools In Africa by olus01(m): 3:13am On Aug 23, 2020
Marlians right now

Re: WHO And Unicef Urge Reopening Of Schools In Africa by MalaikaEH(f): 3:40am On Aug 23, 2020
We have to Learn safe ways of living with the virus. It may never go away in near future.
Re: WHO And Unicef Urge Reopening Of Schools In Africa by wellingtongrey(m): 3:41am On Aug 23, 2020
There s been a sigh of relief lately...Nigerians, as a people no longer feel so concerned about COVID-19. It seem we moved in spite the continuous increase in cases.

Let's keep hope alive. Education is the ultimate!
Re: WHO And Unicef Urge Reopening Of Schools In Africa by Nobody: 3:47am On Aug 23, 2020
It's been long awaited....if rallies,markets, offices and even churches can open why can't schools resume....let's act accordingly, education should not be taken lightly at all.
Re: WHO And Unicef Urge Reopening Of Schools In Africa by manuel4real(m): 11:07am On Aug 23, 2020
Good
Re: WHO And Unicef Urge Reopening Of Schools In Africa by paulolee(m): 1:42pm On Aug 23, 2020
na wah ooo...

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