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Step up HIV fight, to end AIDS ‘epidemic of inequalities’ by 2030 

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“They are at greatest risk of being left behind as AIDS remains not just a health issue, but a broader development challenge”, said Volkan Bozkir, kicking off a three-day High-Level Meeting on the continuing epidemic.  The road well-travelled  While acknowledging that AIDS-related deaths have been reduced by 61 per cent since the peak in 2004, Mr. Bozkir warned that under-investment… Read More
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COVAX Joint Statement: Call to action to equip COVAX to deliver 2 billion doses in 2021

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Countries that are advanced in their vaccination programmes are seeing cases of COVID-19 decline, hospitalisations decrease and early signs of some kind of normality resume. However, the global picture is far more concerning. At no point in this pandemic have we seen such an acute need to look to the future challenges and not rest on the patchy achievements made… Read More
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Update from the Seventy-fourth World Health Assembly – 27 May 2021

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New resolutions on diabetes, health for people with disabilities; malaria; oral health Decisions on eye care; HIV, Hepatitis and STIs; neglected tropical diseases, noncommunicable diseases WHO programme budget approved 2022-2023 RESOLUTIONS Diabetes A new  resolution urges Member States to raise the priority given to the prevention, diagnosis and control of diabetes as well as prevention and management of risk factors… Read More
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UNICEF and celebrities appeal to G7 countries: Donate COVID vaccinations ‘now’  

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“We’re asking you to make these urgent donations by August and to set out a roadmap to scale up donations as supplies increase”, wrote the celebrities, influencers and activists.  Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Billie Eilish were among those highlighting that the Summit provides a vital opportunity for the G7 intergovernmental group of leading countries to agree actions that will get… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

New Christian children’s album helps kids connect with God, build identity in Christ

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New Christian children’s album helps kids connect with God, build identity in Christ – Music Industry Today – EIN Presswire Trusted News Since 1995 A service for music industry professionals · Tuesday, June 8, 2021 · 543,274,215 Articles · 3+ Million Readers News Monitoring and Press Release Distribution Tools News Topics Newsletters Press Releases Events & Conferences RSS Feeds Other… Read More
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Update from the Seventy-fourth World Health Assembly – 28 May 2021

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New resolutions on the health and care workforce and strategic directions for nursing and midwifery Decisions on patient safety; health, environment and climate change; chemicals management; coordination of work on noncommunicable diseases Global Action Plan for Healthy Lives and Wellbeing for All Prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment Protect, safeguard and invest in the health and care workforce The… Read More
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Update from the Seventy-fourth World Health Assembly – 29 May 2021

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New resolutions on: Local production of medicines Ending violence against children Addressing social determinants of health   Strengthening local production of medicines and other health technologies to improve access Member State requests for WHO’s support in strengthening local production have been increasing in recent years. The COVID-19 pandemic has only served to highlight even more the urgent need for enhancing… Read More
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Tems (Nigeria) and Elaine (South Africa) are nominated for BET Awards 2021 ‘Best New International Act Viewer’s Choice’ category

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BET International announced the ‘BET AWARDS 2021 Viewer’s Choice: Best New International Act’ nominees today, with Nigeria’s Tems and South Africa’s Elaine clinching two spots on the nominees list. These African vocal powerhouses join an array of talented black women who are dominating the music industry on the BET Awards 2021 nominees list.  The BET AWARDS 2021 will air Live, Monday, June 28 on BET Africa, DStv… Read More
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Cultural library opens in New York to promote Nigeria’s heritage

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The festival is organised annually by African Chorus Ensemble, founded by a U.S.-based Nigerian art and culture proprietress, Ms. Joyce Adewumi who is also the library’s Cultural Ambassador. Egopija said the library was opened for people to be better informed about aspects of Nigeria’s culture such as music, dress, food, artifacts, respect and ability to co-exist in spite of the… Read More
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