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Thousands prevented from returning home to southern Lebanon

Village Reporter
Independent human rights experts, appointed by the UN Human Rights Council, warned on Wednesday that civilians are paying a “devastating and disproportionate toll,” with homes destroyed, entire towns cut off and many communities in southern Lebanon still inaccessible.  As a result, thousands of displaced people remain unable to return home. More than 4,300 people have reportedly been killed since 2 March,… Read More
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Ebonyi, revoke the bail of Elom Monday

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By Leo Igwe The Advocacy for Alleged Witches urges the Ebonyi state government to revoke the bail of Elom Monday. Mr. Monday and other suspects are being prosecuted for witchcraft-related offences in the state. Monday has been using various means to evade justice. Two days ago, he brought some police officers from Enugu and arrested a local chief and advocate,… Read More
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Africa’s next tourism boom may begin in its churches

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For decades Africa has sold itself to the world through its wildlife, beaches and spectacular landscapes. Yet one of the continent’s largest untapped tourism assets attracts millions of people every year without featuring prominently in many national tourism strategies. It is not wildlife or wine. It is faith. Religious and sacred tourism has quietly become one of the fastest-growing segments… Read More
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Seventy-ninth World Health Assembly – Daily update: 21 May 2026

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Countries support development of a post-2030 strategy to end tuberculosis The Assembly, today, endorsed a decision requesting the Director-General to develop a post-2030 tuberculosis (TB) strategy, in consultation with Member States and relevant stakeholders, to be submitted to the Eighty-first World Health Assembly in 2028.  The new strategy will help guide the future global TB response, considering emerging scientific advances and current epidemiological trends. The strategy will reinforce strong alignment… Read More
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Seventy-ninth World Health Assembly – Daily update: 22 May 2026

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Member States establish joint process to support reforms of global health architecture The World Health Assembly today decided to establish a joint process led by Member States, hosted by WHO and with global health partners to support reforms of the global health architecture. The Assembly agreed that the process should develop options and recommendations for reforms of the global health… Read More
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Seventy-ninth World Health Assembly – Daily update: 23 May 2026

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At the Seventy-ninth World Health Assembly in Geneva this week, Member States adopted more than 20 decisions and 13 resolutions on health issues including stroke, liver disease, tuberculosis, antimicrobial resistance, diagnostic imaging, emergency care, haemophilia, precision medicine and radiation. The Assembly also covered a range of political and administrative issues, including the agreement to reform the global health architecture through… Read More
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Experts convened by WHO advise on candidate treatments and vaccines for Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus

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In response to the current outbreak of Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus occurring in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with cases also reported in Uganda, WHO convened several of its expert and advisory groups. These groups assessed potential vaccines and therapeutics for both prevention and treatment of Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD). The WHO advisory groups recommended that all… Read More
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WHO urges governments to protect young people from addiction to tobacco and nicotine products

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Worldwide, at least 40 million children aged 13–15 use tobacco products, and young people’s use of e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches continues to rise. In advance of World No Tobacco Day – 31 May – the World Health Organization (WHO) urges governments around the world to protect a new generation from becoming addicted to tobacco and nicotine products. WHO warns that… Read More
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Joint statement by the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and WHO concerning the outbreak of Ebola disease caused by the Bundibugyo virus

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The Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) reaffirm their strong partnership and shared commitment to protect the health and well-being of the people of Ituri Province and the nation at large, following the joint mission to Bunia led by Dr Samuel Roger Kamba, Minister of Health, Mr. Patrick Muyaya Katembwe, Minister… Read More
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