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Health Advice Lifestyle 

Statement to the 148th Executive Board by the Chair of the Review Committee on the Functioning of the International Health Regulations (2005) during the COVID-19 Response

Global Author
Honorable Chair, Excellencies, Director-General, Ladies and Gentlemen Thank you once again for the opportunity to provide you with an update on the work of the Review Committee on the Functioning of the International Health Regulations (2005) during COVID-19. As you know, this Committee was convened by the Director-General on 8 September 2020, in line with World Health Assembly Resolution WHA73.1.… Read More
Health Advice Lifestyle 

WHO Information Notice for IVD Users 2021/01

Global Author
Product type: All in vitro diagnostic medical devices (IVDs) for detection of SARS-CoV-2 Date: 18 January 2021                                                                    WHO-identifier: 2021/01, version 1   Target audience: Laboratory professionals and users of IVDs.   Purpose of this notice: To request that IVD users monitor mutations of SARS-CoV-2 and their impact on diagnosis.  Description of the problem:  Following the detection of SARS-CoV-2 variants containing mutations, including SARS-CoV-2 VOC 202012/01, and SARS-CoV-2 501Y.V2, WHO reminds users of IVDs to monitor detection rates for SARS-CoV-2 at their site.   IVD users should routinely review test results to detect unexpected increases or decreases in… Read More
Human Rights 

Spectre of unrest, violent repression looming over Haiti, warns UN rights office

Village Reporter
According to the office, criminal activities, such as kidnappings, gang fights and widespread insecurity have increased, with “almost total” impunity.  Added to the volatile mix is resurging political tensions over the timing and scope of elections and a constitutional referendum proposed by the Government, OHCHR spokesperson Marta Hurtado told journalists at a regular briefing in Geneva.  “Calls for mass protests… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

First Nigerian blind DJ, Akpeji, set to release debut album

Village Reporter,
A blind disc jockey (DJ) and musician, Mr Augustine Akpeji, popularly known as DJ Aus, says plans have been concluded to release his first album in 2021 that will entertain members of the public.Akpeji, a producer and multi-instrumentalist, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Abuja that his album would contain positive vibes to thrill his fans.Akpeji,… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

“I can’t serve a God who isn’t answering my prayers” – Kenyan gospel singer

Village Reporter,
Kenyan gospel singer, Ringtone Apoko has become the topic of discussion on the streets of social media after saying that if God does not give him a BMW i8 sports car after his 40 days of fasting and prayer, he will quit gospel music. Ringtone took to his Instagram account on Monday, January 18, to share a photo of the… Read More
Human Rights 

Israel: ‘Halt and reverse’ new settlement construction – UN chief 

Village Reporter
In a statement issued on Monday by his spokesperson, Stephane Dujarric, the UN chief urged the Israeli Government to “halt and reverse such decisions”, calling them “a major obstacle to the achievement of the two-State solution, and a just, lasting and comprehensive peace”.  ‘No legal validity’  Mr. Guterres reiterated that Israel’s establishing of settlements in the Palestinian territory occupied since… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

How Nigeria’s ‘special needs’ population continue to live a life of unrealised aspirations

Village Reporter,
In a recent interview with host of #WithChude and founder of human flourishing company, Joy, Inc. Chude Jideonwo, popular Nigerian singer/songwriter and music producer Cobhams Asuquo, the multi-talented visually impaired artist revealed that ignorance was at the root of his success. “I was growing up and was an ignorant blind person,” he said, “It is one of the few instances… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Burna Boy’s song makes Biden-Harris inauguration play list

Village Reporter,
Burna Boy’s ‘Destiny’, a song off the Afropop singer’s Grammy-nominated album ‘African Giant’, has been included in the official inauguration playlist of incoming US president and vice-president, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.   The playlist, which features artistes from different parts of the world, is said to be a representation of America’s diversity and also symbolises new beginnings in the… Read More
Development Health Advice 

Independent panel finds critical early failings in COVID-19 response

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The Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response found critical elements to be “slow, cumbersome and indecisive” in an era when information about new disease outbreaks is being transmitted faster than countries can formally report on them.  “When there is a potential health threat, countries and the World Health Organization must further use the 21st century digital tools at their… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Amid chaos, world music still rocks

Village Reporter,
Star Feminine Band. John Clewley Riding high at the top of this month’s Transglobal World Music Chart is the Isreali-Persian singer, songwriter and social activist Liraz Charhi. Her new album, Zan, which means “women” in Farsi, was released last November. Given the dire situation for the entertainment industry, it seems appropriate that this album was crafted secretly through collaborations with… Read More
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