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Rubbish build up after Spanish floods leads to health issues as search for missing people continues

Rubbish build up after Spanish floods leads to health issues as search for missing people continues

Tsunami-like floods swept over the east of Spain, and the search for the remaining missing people grows increasingly desperate. ADVERTISEMENT Parts of Spain recently flooded by deadly, devastating flash floods are now facing the build-up of rubbish as well as accompanying rats and health issues.  The Valencian town of Alfafar had 83 underground rubbish bins […]

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Women Denied Abortions in Idaho Take on the State’s Ban

Women Denied Abortions in Idaho Take on the State’s Ban

In November 2022, Jillaine St. Michel was 20 weeks pregnant with her second child when an ultrasound revealed that her baby had serious developmental and genetic conditions that made it unlikely to survive the pregnancy. She and her husband were devastated, and decided that an abortion would be the most compassionate choice for their family.

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Africa: Assessment Reveals Gaps in Risk Communication Preparedness in Member States

Africa: Assessment Reveals Gaps in Risk Communication Preparedness in Member States

A preliminary assessment in three African countries indicates that some member states are not adequately equipped to perform risk communication and community engagement (RCCE) for emergency preparedness and response to public health crises. Africa CDC, in collaboration with the Public Health – Risk Communication and Community Engagement – Community of Practice for Africa (PH-RCCE-CoPA), assessed

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Tram set on fire in Amsterdam riot as tensions remain high

Tram set on fire in Amsterdam riot as tensions remain high

Police said the fire was quickly extinguished, and riot officers cleared the square, though it was not clear who started the unrest or whether it was related to last week’s violence. ADVERTISEMENT Riots broke out on Monday evening in one of the suburbs of Amsterdam, the Dutch capital, with protesters destroying public infrastructure. The riot

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Africa: Experts Defend the Need for Promoting Mental Health in the Workplace

Africa: Experts Defend the Need for Promoting Mental Health in the Workplace

Multiple public health emergencies and challenges continue to take a toll on mental health across Africa. The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has taken a stand to support countries in conducting investment cases for mental health to provide strong evidence for prioritizing mental health in the workplace. On October 16, the

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Video. Protesters at COP29 call for an end to war in Gaza

Video. Protesters at COP29 call for an end to war in Gaza

Updated: 11/11/2024 – 21:39 GMT+1 Dozens of activists protested inside the COP29 venue in Baku, Azerbaijan on Monday, holding banners calling for climate justice and for nations to “stop fueling genocide.” Dozens of activists protested inside the COP29 venue in Baku, Azerbaijan on Monday, holding banners calling for climate justice and for nations to “stop

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Africa: New Guidance Sets Path to Strengthen AMR Surveillance

Africa: New Guidance Sets Path to Strengthen AMR Surveillance

With antimicrobial resistance (AMR) now a leading threat to public health in Africa–causing more fatalities than HIV, TB, and malaria combined–a new surveillance guidance released in October aims to tackle the growing threat of AMR on the continent. Launched in September, the guidance is the culmination of collaborative efforts from countries across Africa, as well

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COP29: From finance to agenda fights, what happened on day one of the UN climate conference?

COP29: From finance to agenda fights, what happened on day one of the UN climate conference?

Euronews Green brings you the latest updates from the UN climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan. ADVERTISEMENT Follow along with our live coverage of COP29 here. From our team at home and in Baku we’ll be sharing the biggest news from day one of the UN climate summit. Source link

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