Dolphins have an irresistible charm for people. They are extremely playful at all ages and often play alone, surfing the waves, leaping into the air, performing flips and striking the water with their tail flukes. They also play with whatever they find in the ocean – sponges, corals, sticks, plastic bags and floating buoys. Their […]
About 95 per cent of these deaths were concentrated in Africa Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, stated on Monday that new data from the World Health Organisation (WHO) revealed that an estimated 263 million malaria cases and 597,000 malaria deaths occurred worldwide in 2023. This marks an increase of approximately 11 million cases compared to 2022,
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Riyadh & Hyderabad — The 16th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD COP 16) concluded early hours of Saturday with a renewed focus on building drought resilience globally. However, the COP also failed to agree on bringing a legally binding drought protocol. Like the biodiversity and
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While vaping is not entirely harm-free, it is a scientifically proven tool for reducing the harm from tobacco combustion and, in some cases, an effective smoking cessation aid. In the United Kingdom (UK), public health efforts are increasingly focused on addressing youth vaping as a public health concern. Several measures have been proposed to curb
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Drought and famine occur in our country at least every 10 years. Establishing the trend and/or frequency of such natural environmental disasters is helpful in preparing for future prevention of similar catastrophes. Based on climate data obtained from trees, scientists say that drought has been plaguing our country since at least the 18th century. “I
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In Adamawa, a state in northeastern Nigeria, life can be tough. Even simple acts to maintain basic health can pose a challenge due to a lack of awareness and resources. With the help of volunteers from the Nigerian Red Cross, the Reach Initiative is changing that, one hand-washing at a time. Every morning, Aisha sets
STORY HIGHLIGHTS The World Bank financed Livestock Development Project (PRODEL) has significantly increased productivity and market access through innovative partnerships, such as the Productive Partnership Model and the Community-Driven Development Model. By fostering a unique synergy between the government, local producers, and the private sector, the PRODEL project aimed to boost productivity and market access
With recent worldwide heatwaves across the globe exceeding temperature records and exposing the impact of climate change, some of the hottest countries, from tropical savannas to scorching deserts, are currently experiencing extreme heat throughout the year. Identifying the hottest nations in the globe provides important information on how people deal with the unrelenting heat as
Addis Ababa — The Embassy of Ethiopia in Algeria organized an exclusive event to introduce Ethiopia’s world-renowned coffee to Femoca Coffee, one of Algeria’s leading coffee importers. This initiative underscores the deep-rooted political and diplomatic ties between Ethiopia and Algeria, aiming to expand these relations into the economic sphere in line with the objectives of
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We, the member countries of the Group of Friends of the WHO Academy, reaffirm our commitment to support the WHO Academy, an essential tool for strengthening the skills and competencies of human resources for health, in order to achieve universal health coverage and increase global access to quality health services. We are committed to promoting
