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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
Ismail Haniyeh, Middle East World 

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
Murder for Witchcraft in Nigeria Lifestyle Nigeria News and Headlines 

   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
Development Health Advice 

At World Health Assembly, countries agree on efforts to boost pandemic preparedness

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Member countries of the UN World Health Organization (WHO), on the final day of the seventy-seventh World Health Assembly, adopted important amendments to the International Health Regulations (IHR), including defining a “pandemic emergency” as well as pledging improved access to medical products and financing. These steps will help ensure comprehensive, robust systems are in place in all countries to protect… Read More
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Statement by Principals of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC): No time to lose as famine stalks millions in Sudan amid intense fighting and access denials

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Time is running out for millions of people in Sudan who are at imminent risk of famine, displaced from their lands, living under bombardments, and cut off from humanitarian assistance. With the conflict now in its second year, 18 million people are acutely hungry, including 3.6 million children who are acutely malnourished, and famine is quickly closing in on millions… Read More
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Awards for outstanding contributions to public health presented during the Seventy-seventh World Health Assembly

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During a special ceremony at the Seventy-seventh World Health Assembly in Geneva on Friday, 31 May 2024, awards were presented to persons and institutions from around the world for their outstanding contributions to public health. Eight winners were awarded by the Seventy-seventh World Health Assembly President, Dr Edwin Dikoloti of Botswana, together with high-level representatives of the foundations providing the… Read More
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Seventy-seventh World Health Assembly – Daily update: 31 May 2024

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Landmark resolution passed on health and climate change In a resounding call to action, the Seventy-seventh World Health Assembly has recognized climate change as an imminent threat to global health, passing a resolution which underscores the urgent need for decisive measures to confront the profound health risks posed by climate change. The resolution, supported overwhelmingly by Member States, presents an… Read More