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Zawya
4 days ago
- Health
- Zawya
World Health Organization (WHO) supporting Guinea restore vaccine capacity after fire damage
Following a fire accident at a vaccine depot in Guinea's capital Conakry, World Health Organization (WHO) is supporting the authorities to devise urgent measures, including securing remaining vaccine stocks, to limit loss and prolonged impact of the damage. A crisis cell has been set up and contingency plans are being reinforced. WHO is working closely with the Ministry of Health and Public Hygiene, UNICEF, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, World Bank, Médecins Sans Frontières and other partners to mobilize the resources to replenish vaccine stocks, relaunch vaccination campaigns and restore cold chain infrastructures. The fire, which was brought under control thanks to the rapid intervention by the fire brigade and security forces, caused huge losses. According to official estimates, around 36% of the vaccines were destroyed, or more than 4 million doses, valued at US$ 6.7 million. Three out of the six cold storage facilities were destroyed – a 61% loss of the total storage capacity. Medical, IT and logistical equipment were also damaged, representing a further loss of US$ 2.4 million. "WHO stands in solidarity with the people of Guinea following this tragic incident. We remain fully committed to supporting Guinea to rapidly restore its vaccination capacity and ensure the continuity of essential health services,' said Dr Jean Marie Kipela, WHO Representative in Guinea. In collaboration with partners, WHO is commitment to supporting Guinea assess the damage, implement emergency measures and restock essential vaccines. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of World Health Organization (WHO) - Guinea.


Arab News
15-06-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
Guinea's military junta sets up up election body for December vote
DAKAR, Senegal: Guinea's military junta has created a new institution that will be responsible for managing elections, including a constitutional referendum in September and the general and presidential elections set for December. Guinea is one of several West African countries where the military has taken power and delayed a return to civilian rule. Gen. Mamadi Doumbouya, in power since 2021, agreed in 2022 to launch a democratic transition after a Dec. 31, 2024, deadline. The ruling junta's failure to meet the deadline led to opposition protests that paralyzed Guinea's capital Conakry in January. The Directorate General of Elections, or DGE, will be responsible, among other duties, for organizing elections, managing the electoral register and ensuring electoral fairness, junta leader Doumbouya announced in a decree read on state television late Saturday. The two heads of the institution will be appointed by presidential decree, he added. The DGE will also represent Guinea in sub-regional, regional, and international electoral bodies. Last month, Prime Minister Amadou Oury Bah said the general and presidential elections will take place in December 2025. He also confirmed the organization of a referendum to adopt a new constitution on Sept. 21, as announced by the junta in April. There are concerns about the credibility of the elections. The military regime dissolved more than 50 political parties last year in a move it claimed was to 'clean up the political chessboard.' It has also tightened the grip on independent media, rights groups say, with social networks and private radio stations often cut off and information sites interrupted or suspended for several months without explanation, while journalists face attacks and arrests.


The Independent
15-06-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
Guinea's military junta sets up up election body for December vote
Guinea 's military junta has created a new institution that will be responsible for managing elections, including a constitutional referendum in September and the general and presidential elections set for December. Guinea is one of several West African countries where the military has taken power and delayed a return to civilian rule. Gen. Mamadi Doumbouya, in power since 2021, agreed in 2022 to launch a democratic transition after a Dec. 31, 2024, deadline. The ruling junta's failure to meet the deadline led to opposition protests that paralyzed Guinea's capital Conakry in January. The Directorate General of Elections, or DGE, will be responsible, among other duties, for organizing elections, managing the electoral register and ensuring electoral fairness, junta leader Doumbouya announced in a decree read on state television late Saturday. The two heads of the institution will be appointed by presidential decree, he added. The DGE will also represent Guinea in sub-regional, regional, and international electoral bodies. Last month, Prime Minister Amadou Oury Bah said the general and presidential elections will take place in December 2025. He also confirmed the organization of a referendum to adopt a new constitution on Sept. 21, as announced by the junta in April. There are concerns about the credibility of the elections. The military regime dissolved more than 50 political parties last year in a move it claimed was to 'clean up the political chessboard.' It has also tightened the grip on independent media, rights groups say, with social networks and private radio stations often cut off and information sites interrupted or suspended for several months without explanation, while journalists face attacks and arrests.

Associated Press
15-06-2025
- Politics
- Associated Press
Guinea's military junta sets up up election body for December vote
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Guinea's military junta has created a new institution that will be responsible for managing elections, including a constitutional referendum in September and the general and presidential elections set for December. Guinea is one of several West African countries where the military has taken power and delayed a return to civilian rule. Gen. Mamadi Doumbouya, in power since 2021, agreed in 2022 to launch a democratic transition after a Dec. 31, 2024, deadline. The ruling junta's failure to meet the deadline led to opposition protests that paralyzed Guinea's capital Conakry in January. The Directorate General of Elections, or DGE, will be responsible, among other duties, for organizing elections, managing the electoral register and ensuring electoral fairness, junta leader Doumbouya announced in a decree read on state television late Saturday. The two heads of the institution will be appointed by presidential decree, he added. The DGE will also represent Guinea in sub-regional, regional, and international electoral bodies. Last month, Prime Minister Amadou Oury Bah said the general and presidential elections will take place in December 2025. He also confirmed the organization of a referendum to adopt a new constitution on Sept. 21, as announced by the junta in April. There are concerns about the credibility of the elections. The military regime dissolved more than 50 political parties last year in a move it claimed was to 'clean up the political chessboard.' It has also tightened the grip on independent media, rights groups say, with social networks and private radio stations often cut off and information sites interrupted or suspended for several months without explanation, while journalists face attacks and arrests.


Bloomberg
15-06-2025
- Politics
- Bloomberg
Guinea Junta Sets Up Election Body For Upcoming Votes
Guinea's military junta leader, General Mamadi Doumbouya, has created an institution that will be responsible for managing the constitutional referendum as well as upcoming political elections. The Directorate General of Elections, or DGE, will also be tasked with establishing and revising biometric electoral register, state-broadcaster Radio Television Guineenne reported late Saturday, citing a decree from Doumbouya's office.