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Covid-19 cases in Africa
Confirmed
Infections
3,721
Confirmed
Deaths
670
Confirmed
Active
2621
Confirmed
Recoveries
730
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Comparative data insights, from credible sources, in formats that are instantly re-usable and shareable as infographics or as raw data/research.
Population in Kenya
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In Kenya, 76% of the population are children and youth under the age of 34 years.
ICU facilities in South Africa
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In South Africa, public health facilities have only 36%, 40% and 35% of the total critical care, high care and ventilators available respectively.
People living with HIV in South Africa
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Females aged 15 years and older account for 61% of all HIV infections in South Africa.
Water access in Kenya
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75.8% of households have no direct access to water in their yard or dwelling with 21.7% using surface water such as lakes & springs
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