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Soil mapping aims to boost agricultural production in Kenya

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The Soil Mapping for Resilient Agrifood systems (SoilFER) programme supports farmers to develop reliable soil information that will inform agricultural decisions such as which fertilizer to use and how much. So far, more than 3,600 soil samples have been collected and mapped across 45 counties, contributing to a digital soil map designed to provide farmers with location-specific information about their… Read More
Health Advice Lifestyle 

WHO statement on notification of withdrawal of the United States

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As a founding member of the World Health Organization (WHO), the United States of America has contributed significantly to many of WHO’s greatest achievements, including the eradication of smallpox, and progress against many other public health threats including polio, HIV, Ebola, influenza, tuberculosis, malaria, neglected tropical diseases, antimicrobial resistance, food safety and more. WHO therefore regrets the United States’ notification… Read More
Health Advice Lifestyle 

New WHO technical package to help countries improve health data for COVID-19 response and beyond

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Today, as part of its commitment to strengthening health information systems and improving health, especially in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, WHO announced a new approach to improving access to life-saving data: the SCORE for Health Data Technical Package. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the urgent need for timely and reliable data to drive strategic health action. Too many… Read More
Africa 

One person killed in deadly shooting in Paris suburbs

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One person was killed and four others were seriously wounded when gunshots were fired from a vehicle in a Parisian suburb on Friday, French authorities said. France’s National Anti-Terrorism Prosecutor’s Office took charge of the case and said it would investigate whether the shooting was racially motivated. A suspect was arrested and taken into police custody, police said. Interior Minister… Read More
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Kenya: huge piles of rubble after high-rise building collapses

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Last updated: 1 hour ago A multi-storey building under construction collapsed in Nairobi’s Eastleigh district on Friday 23 October, leaving a vast heap of concrete rubble and twisted debris. The Kenya Red Cross said the structure came down at about 1:40 pm local time along Yusuf Haji Avenue and dispatched emergency response teams to assist search-and-rescue efforts. Footage from the… Read More
Africa 

Kenya: huge piles of rubble after high-rise building collapses

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Last updated: 44 minutes ago A multi-storey building under construction collapsed in Nairobi’s Eastleigh district on Friday 23 October, leaving a vast heap of concrete rubble and twisted debris. The Kenya Red Cross said the structure came down at about 1:40 pm local time along Yusuf Haji Avenue and dispatched emergency response teams to assist search-and-rescue efforts. Footage from the… Read More
Africa 

South Africa: Dwindling support for ANC amid service delivery chaos

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With less than two weeks to go to South Africa’s municipal elections, several recent polls have shown dwindling support for the African National Congress (ANC). Frustration at the lack of service delivery saw it win just over 40 per cent in the 2024 national vote, forcing it to accept a coalition government. Outside the wealthy neighbourhoods of Johannesburg, anger at… Read More
Africa World 

HoneyToon presents Episode 2: The evolution of Mia, Andy, and Ember in a custom

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In the world of adult storytelling, erotic webcomics have gained significant traction, captivating audiences with their engaging narratives and visually stimulating art. They provide a unique blend of storytelling and sensuality, allowing readers to explore themes of desire, intimacy, and personal growth through the lens of vibrant characters. For an example of this engaging format, Teach Me First episode 2… Read More
Development Health Advice 

Blood brothers: WHO chief joins ENHYPEN to celebrate drive success

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Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus met the band’s six members – Jungwon, Jay, Jake, Sunghoon, Sunoo and Ni-ki – in Korea to celebrate their work with WHO for World Blood Donor Day in June. The campaign harnessed music, social media and the band’s global fan community, known as ENGENE, to encourage voluntary, unpaid blood donation. “Blood is the most precious gift that… Read More
Development Health Advice 

DR Congo: Ebola responders under pressure as outbreak expands

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Authorities in Abuja confirmed their first case of infection in an individual arriving from Uganda, which borders the worst-hit provinces in DRC. “The source of exposure is still not known and the travel history of the patient is being pieced together now in terms of her movement from Uganda up to Nigeria,” said Dr Patrick Otim, from the UN World… Read More
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