Algeria has received its first batch of COVID-19 vaccines under the COVAX initiative, coordinated globally by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. According to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, the shipment marks the start of a broader immunization campaign intended to cover 20% of the country’s population. The delivery is part of an international effort to ensure equitable … Read more
Vaccination rollout and public health priorities: A fragmented legacy Algeria’s vaccination campaign against COVID-19 began in January 2021, marking a late but decisive response to the pandemic. The government relied heavily on COVAX, the global vaccine-sharing initiative, to secure doses for its population. Early rollout faced logistical hurdles, including distribution delays and skepticism over vaccine … Read more
Algeria’s Week: Tightened Controls, New Funds, Policy Shifts Over the past seven days, Algeria’s economic and regulatory landscape shifted across multiple sectors, with key developments in infrastructure financing, corporate governance restrictions, and shifts in language policy. Businesses operating in strategic sectors face new authorization requirements for foreign equity transfers, while public works received fresh foreign … Read more
A Health System Under Siege Algeria’s public healthcare sector remains under severe strain, with systemic failures exposed by years of underinvestment and mismanagement. Medical students have repeatedly protested against working conditions and resource shortages, highlighting chronic underfunding in hospitals. The COVID-19 pandemic further exposed vulnerabilities, with overwhelmed facilities struggling to meet demand. Despite government assurances, … Read more
Public health and infrastructure: Vaccines and water risk Algeria launched its nationwide Covid-19 vaccination campaign this week, distributing the first doses under the COVAX facility. The campaign targets priority groups including health workers and people over 65. Health authorities reported 450,000 doses received and distributed in the first 72 hours, with daily capacity of 80,000 … Read more
Tourism: Heritage sites draw visitors, but infrastructure lags Entrepreneurs in hospitality report that 70% of tourist arrivals are independent travelers rather than organized groups, limiting revenue streams for local businesses. The Algerian Hotel Owners Federation (FNAH) states that 80% of registered hotels in Djanet are small-scale operations with fewer than 20 rooms, restricting their ability … Read more
Algeria’s public hospitals were already under severe strain before Covid-19 struck. Years of underfunding had left facilities ill-equipped to handle routine demands, let alone a pandemic. The crisis exposed a system where financial constraints directly undermined healthcare delivery—and with it, the broader economy. Entrepreneurs, business founders, and the Algerian diaspora now face a critical question: … Read more
Medical students across Algeria have taken to the streets in recent weeks to protest the collapsing state of the country’s public hospitals. Protests erupted in Algiers, Oran, Constantine and Tlemcen, where students—wearing white coats—marched toward university hospitals and regional health directorates. At the heart of their anger is the chronic underfunding, shortage of equipment and … Read more
Algeria’s vast Sahara desert, stretching over 2 million square kilometres, remains one of the least commercialised tourism frontiers in North Africa. According to tourism-review.com, the country’s tourism potential is still undervalued, particularly in the niche of desert eco-lodges. The report highlights that Algeria receives fewer than 3 million international visitors annually, compared to Morocco’s 13 … Read more
Minister of Health Mohamed Seddik Ait Messaoudene hosted the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Algeria Dong Guangli and UNICEF Deputy Representative in Algeria Eva Millas earlier this week, the ministry announced in a statement from Algiers. According to APS English, the meeting took place on Sunday and focused on strengthening cooperation in … Read more