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WHO chief underscores need for ‘peace for health’ in landmark visit to northwest Syria

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“I have rarely been so disturbed and heartbroken,” said WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, speaking later at a media briefing.  “The earthquake that struck more than three weeks ago adds unimaginable suffering to people who have already suffered so much over 12 years of war, economic collapse, the COVID-19 pandemic and an ongoing cholera outbreak.”  Sorrow, respect, commitment  The region… Read More
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Repealing laws targeting people living with HIV/AIDS saves lives

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“The only reason people are still dying of AIDS is the inequalities in society, and all these come together to make them more at risk,” Winnie Byanyima, Executive Director of UNAIDS, said. “Criminalizing laws chase people away from life-saving treatment and need to be removed.” Commemorated on 1 March, Zero Discrimination Day aims at emphasizing how people can become informed… Read More
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WHO: Nations step closer to global guides on pandemics, disease outbreaks

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The two processes are complementary, guided by the imperative of making the world safer from communicable diseases and ensuring equitable responses to public health threats, said Ashley Bloomfield, former Director-General of Health of New Zealand, who co-chairs the working group on updating the 2005 WHO International Health Regulations, which concluded its latest round of discussions on Friday. “The efforts to… Read More
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Over 1 billion in 43 nations at risk amid cholera outbreaks, WHO says

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Three countries, this week alone, have reported outbreaks, WHO cholera team leader Philippe Barboza told reporters at a press conference on Friday. For the first time, WHO is asking donors for help to fight the outbreaks, he said. Right now, 22 countries across the world are fighting outbreaks of the acute diarrhoeal infection caused by eating or drinking contaminated food… Read More
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Over 1 billion in 43 nations at risk amid cholera outbreaks, WHO says

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Three countries, this week alone, have reported outbreaks, WHO cholera team leader Philippe Barboza told reporters at a press conference on Friday. For the first time, WHO is asking donors for help to fight the outbreaks, he said. Right now, 22 countries across the world are fighting outbreaks of the acute diarrhoeal infection caused by eating or drinking contaminated food… Read More
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Optimism as Zimbabwe holds Second Structured Dialogue Platform Meeting on arrears and debt resolution

Elwin Mandowa,
The Zimbabwean government took a major step in its dialogue with creditors this week, organizing a second structured dialogue platform meeting on its arrears clearance and debt resolution process. This followed discussions with development partners last December. Supported by the African Development Bank Group, senior members of the Zimbabwean government came together last Thursday with the country’s development partners—diplomatic representatives… Read More
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African Development Bank holds first industrial and trade business opportunity forum in Egypt

Elwin Mandowa,
The African Development Bank, in collaboration with the Egyptian Commercial Services (ECS) department of the Egyptian Ministry of Industry and Trade, has ended its first Industrial and Trade Business Opportunity Seminar (IT-BOS) dedicated to establishing business relationships with Egyptian manufacturers and exporters. The one-day seminar, held on 22 February, saw record attendance from participants who expressed a high-level of interest… Read More
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Global Center on Adaptation, AfDB host regional forum on the future of resilient food systems in Africa

Elwin Mandowa,
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Every two minutes, a woman dies during pregnancy or childbirth

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According to a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO), maternal deaths have either increased or stagnated nearly everywhere, from 223 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births in 2020, down from 227 in 2015 and 339 in 2000.  Unless progress is made on global targets for reducing maternal deaths – most of which are preventable – the lives of… Read More
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Water and Sanitation Conference: Sector Leaders Reaffirm Commitment to Achieving Universal Access to Water and Sanitation

Elwin Mandowa,
Water and Sanitation Conference: Sector Leaders Reaffirm Commitment to Achieving Universal Access to Water and Sanitation | African Development Bank – Building today, a better Africa tomorrow /sites/default/files/advagg_js/js__2nu-f_-MK33dRIQaWIdLP84wUiGzIZwBgGaMto4f2kY__2pkqXjBO9pMF06nUvX11DkMECNCM7M-5Qm_bWm0bC9k__IeYgW2ZnliT9LFrgfNYwPt5FQPaBOClcZZeRCrpYkxI.js#ie9- /sites/default/files/advagg_js/js__2nu-f_-MK33dRIQaWIdLP84wUiGzIZwBgGaMto4f2kY__2pkqXjBO9pMF06nUvX11DkMECNCM7M-5Qm_bWm0bC9k__IeYgW2ZnliT9LFrgfNYwPt5FQPaBOClcZZeRCrpYkxI.js#ie10+ <!– //–><!—-> African Development Bank Group Read More
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