#YouAsked Covid-19 How many coronavirus deaths occurred in each World Health Organization region? Source WHO COVID-19 dashboard Short answer How many coronavirus deaths occurred in each World Health Organization region? According to the World Health Organization, the number of COVID-19 deaths between 5 January 2020 and 24 March 2024 were as follows: Africa: 175,505 Americas: 3,014,388 Eastern Mediterranean: 351,935 Europe: 2,271,217 South East Asia: 808,568 Western Pacific: 420,596 ... Back Full answer
#YouAsked Covid-19 Health How many critical care ventilators are there in Ghana? Source Journal of Critical Care: Capacity of intensive care units in Ghana Short answer How many critical care ventilators are there in Ghana? In a study published in February 2021, there were a total of 53 and 14 ventilators available in the adult ICUs and PICUs, respectively. This is equivalent to an estimated ventilator capacity of 0.22 ventilators per 100,000 people in Ghana. ... Back Full answer
Covid-19 Health How many confirmed cases of Covid-19 cases are there in Ghana? Source Our World In Data: Ghana: Coronavirus Pandemic Country Profile Short answer How many confirmed cases of Covid-19 cases are there in Ghana? As of 24 March 2024, Ghana has reported a total of 171,839 confirmed COVID-19 cases. ... Back Full answer
Health Covid-19 How many clinical trials are carried out in Africa? Source WHO: Number of clinical trials by year, country, WHO region and income group (1999-2022) Short answer How many clinical trials are carried out in Africa? In 2022, the number of trials registered in Africa was 861. The number of trials registered in WHO's regions of Europe, the Americas and the Western Pacific has increased at a much higher rate than in Africa. For example, in 2022, the number of trials registered in Western Pacific (12,337) was about... Back Full answer
Economy Welfare & population What is the unemployment rate in Kenya? Source World Bank: Unemployment, total (% of total labour force) (modelled ILO estimate) - Kenya Short answer What is the unemployment rate in Kenya? Kenya's unemployment rate was 5.5% in 2022. ... Back Full answer
Welfare & population How many people have access to mobile connectivity in Sub-Saharan Africa? Source GSMA:The Mobile Economy Sub-Saharan Africa 2023 Short answer How many people have access to mobile connectivity in Sub-Saharan Africa? The GSMA (GSM Association) represents the interests of mobile operators worldwide. It brings together nearly 800 operators with more than 300 companies from the wider mobile ecosystem, including handset and device makers, software companies, equipment providers and internet companies. According... Back Full answer
Welfare & population How many people have access to a computer in the different countries in Africa? Source ITU Digital Development Dashboard Short answer How many people have access to a computer in the different countries in Africa? The International Telecommunication Union’s (ITU) Digital Development Dashboard provides a clear picture of digital progress around the world. Based on the latestITU figures, here are the percentages of households with computers in various African countries: Cameroon: 18%, Egypt: 70%, Kenya: 9%, M... Back Full answer
Migration Welfare & population How many foreign-born people are there in South Africa? Source Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC): Migration scholars release statement on international migration situation in South Africa Short answer How many foreign-born people are there in South Africa? According to the most recent data from Statistics South Africa, there were approximately 3.95 million foreign-born persons living in South Africa at the mid-point of 2021. ... Back Full answer
Welfare & population How many people in South Africa are younger than 15? Source StatsSA – Birth and Death: 60,6 million people in South Africa Short answer How many people in South Africa are younger than 15? In 2022, the mid-year population estimates indicate that about 28% of the population (17 million) is aged younger than 15 years. ... Back Full answer