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Development Health Advice 

Universal coverage race at ‘starting line’, with new momentum: UN health agency

Global Author
In the wake of Monday’s universal health commitments, WHO chief Tedros Adhammom Ghebryesus said the document would serve as “a new milestone in our journey towards a healthier, safer and fairer world”, dovetailing with the launch of the agency’s own pledge to boost healthier living.  “World leaders have unified around a shared vision of the world we want”, he said. “ Today, the international health community is doing the same”, introducing the WHO Global Action Plan for health.  Speaking to health… Read More
Human Rights 

In ‘world of disquiet’, UN must deliver for the people, Guterres tells General Assembly

Village Reporter
Presenting his annual report on the work of the UN, Secretary-General António Guterres told the overflowing Assembly Hall that a “great many people fear getting trampled, thwarted, left out and left behind”. “Machines take their jobs.  Traffickers take their dignity.  Demagogues take their rights.  Warlords take their lives.  Fossil fuels take their future”, he detailed.  And because people still believe in… Read More
Human Rights 

Hate speech exacerbating societal, racial tensions with ‘deadly consequences around the world’, say UN experts

Village Reporter
“We are alarmed by the recent increase in hateful messages and incitement to discrimination and hatred against migrants, minority groups and various ethnic groups, as well as the defenders of their rights, in numerous countries”, the letter read. The experts maintain that hate speech “has become mainstream in political systems worldwide and threatens democratic values, social stability and peace”, saying… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

‘We Connected Instantly’ – Bankulli Osha Reacts As He Meets Singer Asa For The First Time

Village Reporter
Bankulli Osha Nigerian artist and talent manager, Bankulli Osha has expressed his excitement at meeting ace singer Asa. The singer and songwriter, who was one of the African musicians to feature on Beyonce’s “The Gift Album”, was evidently excited in the video he posted on his social media page after he paid Asa a visit in her hotel room. READ ALSO – Nigerian Artist Bankulli Osha… Read More
Human Rights 

On sidelines of UN climate summit, US President calls for protection of religious freedom

Village Reporter
Mr. Trump explained that freedom of religion is enshrined in the US Constitution and protected under the Bill of Rights, the name given to the first 10 amendments to the Constitution. “Regrettably, the religious freedom enjoyed by American citizens is rare in the world. Approximately 80 per cent of the world’s population live in countries where religious liberty is threatened,… Read More
Development Health Advice 

UN welcomes ‘most comprehensive agreement ever’ on global health

Global Author
During a meeting of heads of State, ministers, health leaders, policy-makers, and universal health coverage champions, the UN chief called UHC “the most comprehensive agreement ever reached on global health – a vision for Universal Health Coverage by 2030”. World leaders made the public commitment during the meeting at the beginning of the high level week of the UN General… Read More
Human Rights 

Sign language protects ‘linguistic identity and cultural diversity’ of all users, says UN chief

Village Reporter
“Their use is also critical to ensuring access to information and services, including during emergencies, and to realizing the human rights of the more than 70 million deaf people around the globe”, he continued. According to the World Federation of the Deaf, there are approximately 72 million deaf people worldwide, more than 80 per cent of whom live in developing… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Updated: Nigerian Rapper on Olamide’s record label commits suicide

Village Reporter
A Nigerian rapper on the record label of Olamide, Olanrewaju Pelepele, has committed suicide.The rapper took his life in his apartment in Ikorodu area of Lagos State on Friday by taking Sniper.It was neighbours that found the body of the Eshu crooner and then contacted the police.Pelepele had posted a series of emotional messages and video on social media with… Read More
Development Health Advice 

With 5 billion set to miss out on health care, UN holds landmark summit to boost coverage

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A pregnant woman receives medical care at a mobile health clinic in Nigeria. © 2018 European Union The study, “Primary Health Care on the Road to Universal Health Coverage”, estimates that around 60 million lives could be saved by upping annual spending on primary health care in low and middle-income countries by some $200 billion per year. Whilst overall coverage has… Read More
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