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African and Japanese Business Delegates Meet to Promote Continent’s Growth

African heads of state and a Japanese delegation met in the Tunisian capital Tunis August 27 - 28 for talks on promoting "African-led" development. Tunisian President Kais Saied welcomed visitors to the 8th Tokyo International Conference on African Development, which brought together delegates representing all continents, including the African Development Bank Group. Some 30 heads of state attended the summit.

Japan is expected to provide additional support to the continent’s development of communication infrastructure and to address food security. The African Development Bank Group is promoting strong, inclusive and sustainable growth in Africa through continued cooperation with Japan.

The event was co-organized jointly by the Japanese government, the United Nations Office of the Special Adviser for Africa, the United Nations Development Program and the African Union Commission.

Japanese Prime Minister, Fumio Kishida, tested positive for COVID-19 and used a video link to join the summit, chaired by African Union Chair, Macky Sall.

President Sall of Senegal spoke of his faith in the conference. "Almost 30 years after its launch, the Tokyo International Conference for African Development continues to deliver on its promises with concrete results in the areas of education, agriculture, health and water, to give just a few examples," he said.

On the agenda were measures aimed at countering China's influence on Africa. China has been steadily increasing its influence in the region in recent years, notably through its ambitious "Silk Roads" project.

However, the summit was especially important for Tunisia as the country continues to suffer from a political and economic crisis, made worse by the COVID pandemic and, more recently, the war in Ukraine affecting wheat imports.

Tunisia hopes to take advantage of the summit to attract investors for about 80 projects worth $2.7 billion in the health, automotive, space and renewable energy sectors, which are expected to create 35,700 jobs.

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Major Infrastructure Upgrade for Jamaican Schools

Jamaica’s Minister of Education and Youth, Fayval Williams, said the ministry has allocated $210 million for critical repairs to schools across the island, Caribbean National Weekly (CNW) reported on Aug. 27. Speaking at the 58th annual conference of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association on Aug. 24, Williams said each of the Ministry’s seven regions has received $30 million for infrastructure upgrades and 97 schools have been identified for critical repairs. To date, the assessed value of work totals approximately $196 million.

Williams stated that the goal of the Ministry in the long term is to transform the infrastructure of schools to 21st-century readiness, adding that “creating proper workplaces for teachers and administrators is a priority.”

“We’re shoring up the team at the ministry to be able to better respond to the needs of the schools,” she said.

Furthermore, the minister said extensive upgrades to school administration buildings will be done as part of measures to improve working conditions for teachers and administrators. She said the ministry’s goal is to have an administrative block that is properly configured, particularly in the larger schools, and outfitted for the benefit of their teachers and administrators. She added that there is no doubt there needs to be a faster approach to developing appropriate working spaces for the teachers. WI

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Have you had a flu shot this season?

Submitted by AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia

Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is a virus that spreads mostly between the months of October and April. This period is considered flu season. Several thousand residents in the District of Columbia get the flu during flu season each year.1

If you have had the flu before, you probably know it can be very unpleasant. Some of the symptoms can include fever, cough, sore throat, headaches, congestion, and body aches. Most people feel sick for a few days to two weeks. Some people, however, develop complications that are more serious, such as ear infections, sinus infections, and pneumonia.2

The best way to help protect yourself from getting the flu is to get a flu vaccine (flu shot). Not only does the flu shot reduce your risk of getting the flu, but it also can reduce the severity of your symptoms if you do get the flu.3 In other words, getting a flu shot can help protect you from life-threatening complications, including those mentioned previously, whether or not you get the flu.2

WHO SHOULD GET A FLU SHOT?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that anyone older than 6 months old get a flu shot.

However, the flu shot is especially important for people who are at high risk for flu-related complications, including:4 • Pregnant women • Adults 65 years and older • Children younger than5 • People of any age with certain chronic health conditions including asthma, diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and HIV/AIDS

WHERE TO GET A FLU SHOT

Many primary care providers (PCPs) offer flu shots. If you are due for a visit to your PCP soon, be sure to ask for a flu shot. You also can get a flu shot at most CVS, Walgreens, Safeway, and Giant locations. Many pharmacies don’t require you to have an appointment, but it’s a good idea to call or check the pharmacy’s website before you go.

The information in this article is to help you learn more about this topic. It is not to take the place of your health care provider. If you have questions, talk with your health care provider. If you think you need to see your health care provider because of something you have read in this information, please contact your health care provider. Never stop or wait to get medical attention because of something you have read in this material.

Sources: 1.“DC Influenza Surveillance Data, DC Health,” https://dchealth.dc.gov/ page/influenza-surveillance-and-reporting. 2.“Flu Symptoms & Complications,” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, https://www.cdc.gov/flu/symptoms/ symptoms.htm. 3.“What Are the Benefits of Flu Vaccination?” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, https://www.cdc.gov/ flu/prevent/vaccine-benefits.htm. 4.“People at Higher Risk of Flu Complications,” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, https://www.cdc.gov/ flu/highrisk/index.htm.

“5. Similarities and Differences Between Flu and COVID-19,” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,” https://www.cdc.gov/flu/symptoms/fluvs-covid19.htm

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How to get a COVID-19 vaccine

COVID-19 and the flu can have similar symptoms, and they can make you very sick.5 Help protect yourself against both viruses by getting the COVID-19 and flu vaccines! The CDC says it is safe to get both vaccines at the same time.

DC residents ages 6 months and older can now go to walk-up sites to get a COVID-19 vaccine, and those ages 5 and older can get a COVID-19 booster shot. You don't need an appointment! View site locations, hours, and other

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important information at https:// coronavirus.dc.gov. You also can reach out to your PCP as well as your child’s pediatrician to find out if they are offering COVID-19 vaccines.

AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia (DC) enrollees can get transportation to a vaccination site by calling 1–800–315–3485.

If you have any questions about the COVID-19 vaccines, talk to your health care provider.

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