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Development Health Advice 

Updated influenza vaccine advice targets protection of elderly and health workers

Global Author
The updated recommendations from the World Health Organization (WHO), come as the northern hemisphere braces for the seasonal bug, which claims hundreds of thousands of lives from respiratory-related causes every year. “There has in fact been an increased demand and we’re hearing now that countries that are trying to get influenza vaccine cannot get it”, said Dr Ann Moen, Chief, Influenza Preparedness… Read More
Development Health Advice 

Countries urged to act against COVID-19 ‘infodemic’

Global Author
The pandemic is the first in history in which technology and social media are being used to both inform people and keep them connected, but also to undermine global response to the crisis and jeopardize measures to contain the disease, they explained.  “WHO & partners are calling on:-all countries to put in place natl. action plans to promote science-based health… Read More
Human Rights 

Impact on workers of COVID-19 is ‘catastrophic’: ILO 

Village Reporter
The bleak news from ILO Director-General Guy Ryder coincided with an updated mid-year forecast from the UN body.  Lower and middle-income countries have suffered most, with an estimated 23.3 per cent drop in working hours – equivalent to 240 million jobs – in the second quarter.  Previously, the ILO had suggested a 14 per cent average drop in global working time, equivalent to the loss of 400 million jobs, relative to the fourth quarter of 2019.  Incomes cut by 15… Read More
Human Rights 

Mali: Rights expert calls for ‘immediate release’ of former officials detained during coup

Village Reporter
According to a news release by the UN human rights office (OHCHR), at least 13 people, among the 18 arrested by coup leaders on 18 August, are still being held illegally, at the Kati military camp in Bamako, in spite of calls for their release from global and regional leaders, including UN Secretary-General António Guterres and African Union Commission Chairperson… Read More
Human Rights 

Sign of the times: COVID-19 response and recovery must be accessible says Guterres

Village Reporter
In his message for the day, Secretary-General António Guterres expressed encouragement that some countries have been providing public health announcements and information on COVID-19 with national sign language interpretation.  And he repeated his call for COVID-19 response and recovery measures to be “accessible to all”.  Disability plan The UN Disability Inclusion Strategy, which was launched last year, aims to strengthen… Read More
Human Rights 

Renew ‘collective commitment to multilateralism’, urges Assembly President

Village Reporter
After banging the gavel to open this year’s General Debate, Volkan Bozkir painted a picture of pummeled economies, overwhelmed healthcare systems and disrupted education, due to the coronavirus. Highlighting that “the most vulnerable have suffered most”, he drew attention to the situation of refugees and migrants; surging risks of gender-based violence; children in the crosshairs of exploitation; and the rise… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Infinix Achieved An Impressive Turnout At Its HOT 8 Concert Last Year: See What’s In The Works This Year

Village Reporter,
Big brands have super powers; they can shine their light on thousands of people and truly inspire them. They do this through several means. Sometimes they do it with their core brand message/slogan. For example; Nike – just do it, or Infinix – the future is now. These messages are subtly infused into all of their communications, encouraging us all… Read More
Human Rights 

The world must not be ‘neutral’ on enforced disappearances 

Village Reporter
“Impunity is a distinctive trait of most enforced disappearances, and it has a multiplying effect, generating additional suffering and anguish for the victims and their families”, Luciano Hazan, the Chair of the Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances told the Human Rights Council in Geneva.  On behalf of the five-member team, he presented a thematic report on the standards and public policies needed for effective investigation of these cases.  “States must also guarantee… Read More
Development Health Advice 

Global solution to COVID-19 in sight, ‘we sink or we swim together’ – WHO chief

Global Author
Roughly 64 per cent of the global population lives in a nation that has either committed to, or is eligible to join, the coronavirus Vaccines Global Access Facility, or COVAX, which enables participating Governments to spread the risk and costs of vaccine development and provide their populations with early access to vaccines.  Working together through the COVAX Facility “is not… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Social media has made 23-year-olds think they have failed in life – Singer Paul Okoye

Village Reporter,
Singer Paul Okoye has pointed out the negative impact social media is having on young people. In a post shared on his Instagram page, the father of three said social media has now made 23 year old people think they have already failed in life. He appealed to people in this age bracket to relax as they still have their… Read More
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