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WHO and partners establish an access and allocation mechanism for mpox vaccines, treatments, tests

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In coordination with Member States, the World Health Organization (WHO) and partners have established an access and allocation mechanism for mpox medical countermeasures including vaccines, treatments and diagnostic tests. The Access and Allocation Mechanism (AAM) will increase access to these tools for people at highest risk and ensure that the limited supplies are used effectively and equitably.    This is part… Read More
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The Republic of Korea and WHO discuss joint priorities, challenges and trends around global health

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The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Republic of Korea have a long-standing partnership spanning over 75 years. As a result of their fruitful collaboration, there has been significant progress in health and development all around the world. The Republic of Korea has gone from being a donor-recipient country to a donor-country and is now a leader in global health… Read More
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University of Malawi Honors Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi with Doctorate

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By Burnett Munthali In a gesture of deepening international relations, the University of Malawi (UNIMA) has conferred an Honorary Doctorate in International Affairs and Diplomacy upon Mozambican President Filipe Jacinto Nyusi. This prestigious accolade comes just two weeks after a similar honor was bestowed upon Malawian President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera by a Mozambican university. The honorary doctorate awarded to President… Read More
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Zambia simplifies electoral registration process ahead of elections

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By Burnett Munthali, Lusaka, Zambia In a move to streamline the electoral process and enhance voter participation, the Zambian government has announced a new approach to voter registration. Under this system, electorates will not be required to re-register for each upcoming election. Instead, they are encouraged to visit their previous polling stations to verify their details. This change is intended… Read More
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The Life and Times of Ismail Haniyeh: A Hamas Leader’s Journey Cut Short

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BY TWINK JONES GADAMA Ismail Haniyeh, the leader of Hamas, was killed in Tehran, Iran, on July 31, 2024, in an airstrike at his residence, which Hamas blames on Israel. Haniyeh was in Tehran to attend the inauguration of Iran’s new president, Masoud Pezeshkian, and met with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei before his death. In this article, we will… Read More
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   Ending Elder Abuse and Murder for Witchcraft in Nigeria

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 By Leo Igwe “It is confirmed. She is dead”. Bukky, who directs an NGO based in Akure, messaged me, breaking this sad news. She traveled several kilometers to help confirm a case of witch burning in Ondo West. Since June 15, the Advocacy for Alleged Witches has been trying to get some emergency help to an 86-year-old woman, Iya Sunday.… Read More
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Mr José Luis Castro appointed as WHO Director-General Special Envoy for Chronic Respiratory Diseases

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The World Health Organization (WHO) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr José Luis Castro as WHO Director-General Special Envoy for Chronic Respiratory Diseases. Chronic respiratory diseases (CRD), including asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), affect nearly half a billion people worldwide. These diseases are major causes of death and disability, with COPD being the third leading cause… Read More
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World Health Assembly agreement reached on wide-ranging, decisive package of amendments to improve the International Health Regulations

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In an historic development, the World Health Assembly, the annual meeting of its 194 member countries, today agreed a package of critical amendments to the International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR), and made concrete commitments to completing negotiations on a global pandemic agreement within a year, at the latest. These critical actions have been taken in order to ensure comprehensive, robust… Read More
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Seventy-seventh World Health Assembly – Daily update: 1 June 2024

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World Health Assembly agreement reached on wide-ranging, decisive package of amendments to improve the International Health Regulations, and sets date for finalizing negotiations on a proposed Pandemic Agreement In a historic development, the World Health Assembly, the annual meeting of the World Health Organization’s 194 member countries, today agreed on a package of critical amendments to the International Health Regulations (2005)… Read More