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Six killed in Algeria forest fires: interior ministry

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Wildfires in Algeria have killed six people, the interior ministry announced, with several fires still raging across the North African country gripped by a heatwave. “In the wake of the fires that affected certain provinces of the country in recent days, six deaths have been registered,” the ministry said in a statement. It said it had ordered the provinces to… Read More
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WHO marks 25 years of Research4Life, advancing access to scientific knowledge in more than 120 countries

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The World Health Organization (WHO) today marks the 25th anniversary of Research4Life, a public-private partnership that provides researchers, educators, health professionals and policy-makers in low- and middle-income countries with affordable or free access to scientific knowledge. The partnership has helped dramatically expand access to scientific knowledge for researchers, educators, health professionals and policy-makers in more than 120 countries. Since its… Read More
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UN report: Global hunger levels ease for third consecutive year as regional disparities persist

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Global hunger declined for a third consecutive year in 2025, demonstrating that progress is possible. However, the improvements remain fragile, unevenly distributed and insufficient to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030, according to The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2026 (SOFI 2026) report, released on Tuesday by five United Nations specialized agencies. The report estimates… Read More
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U.S. funding cuts have gutted global AIDS program, report finds

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Cuts to a major U.S.-funded AIDS program have forced clinics to close, staff to lose their jobs, and HIV services to collapse across dozens of countries, according to a report released Tuesday. The report was produced by amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research. It examines the fallout from disruptions to PEPFAR, the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief. Launched in… Read More
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UNAIDS Chief urges Africa to rethink health funding after global aid cuts

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The head of UNAIDS is calling for what she describes as a “radical change” in how Africa funds healthcare, following deep cuts to international aid. Speaking at the African Union health summit in Ghana, Executive Director Winnie Byanyima said African governments must take greater responsibility for financing their own health systems after major donors, including the United States and several… Read More
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WHO urges scale up of newborn screening to improve early detection and care of birth defects

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The World Health Organization (WHO) today calls on countries to expand newborn screening for birth defects, highlighting how early detection and treatment can save lives and reduce lifelong disability for millions of children. A new WHO report, Strengthening capacity for newborn screening, diagnosis and management of birth defects, identifies newborn screening as an important opportunity to accelerate progress in child… Read More
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655 million people still living without electricity underscore urgent need to deliver on universal energy access target

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At a time when energy security and affordability have risen to the top of the development agenda, 655 million people globally still lack access to electricity, and two billion use polluting fuels and technologies for cooking putting their health and well-being at risk. Sub-Saharan Africa bears a disproportionate share of these gaps, with over 560 million living without electricity and… Read More
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Uganda launches emergency food aid for drought-hit Karamoja

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Uganda has launched an emergency food relief operation for the drought-stricken Karamoja region, where prolonged dry conditions have triggered widespread crop failures and worsening hunger. The government says more than 313,000 households across nine districts will receive maize flour and beans as part of a 9.4 million-kilogram relief package. Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja said the assistance is aimed at helping… Read More
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Africa CDC urges U.S. to lift Uganda Ebola travel restrictions

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Africa’s top public health agency is urging the United States to lift travel restrictions on Uganda, arguing the country has brought its Ebola outbreak under control. Speaking at the African Union health summit in Ghana, Africa CDC Director-General Jean Kaseya said Uganda has gone three weeks without a new Ebola case and discharged its last patient earlier this month. He… Read More
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UN refugee agency reports 144 migrants dead or missing off Mauritanian coast

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The migrants, many of whom were refugees, spent 25 days stranded on a boat from The Gambia headed for Spain’s Canary Islands, highlighting the dangerous nature of this sea route. Between 14 and 18 July, UNHCR, national authorities and humanitarian partners were present at three disembarkations which brought 387 people safely ashore. Rescue efforts culminated in an operation on 18… Read More
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