Health

This year’s gathering comes at a pivotal moment for global health, as Member States confront emerging threats and major shifts in the landscape for global health and international development.

Naomi Oyoe Ohene Oti of Ghana and Khadija Mohamed Juma from Kenya have qualified for the finals in the award which honors exceptional nurses from around the world for their remarkable service and leadership in healthcare.

Dr. Parker volunteered full time with Mercy Ships from 1987 and in 1995, added the responsibility of ships’ Chief Medical Officer to his surgical role.

Universal access to clean cooking targets 80 percent adaptation by 2030 while Africa’s own milestone is fixed at achieving the 80 percent mark by 2034.

Tanzania's progress in energy access, from a mere 14 percent national coverage in 2011 to 46 percent in 2022, is one of the fastest expansion rates in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Although more than 521,000 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo have already been vaccinated, the disease continues to spread in several provinces.

The new type of strange mosquito christened 'Pwani,' is said inhabit the coastline regions of Tanzania and the neighboring country of Kenya.

Ongoing conflict and instability in countries such as Sudan and Yemen continue to disrupt malaria control efforts. Sudan has the highest malaria incidence rates in the Region.

Other North Korean products, including Heuk Samryeokgang and Hyeolgung Bullo Jeong, were also contaminated with heavy metals such as arsenic, mercury, and lead.

Millions, including vulnerable populations such as women, children, the elderly, the displaced and returnees, will be left without access to critical medical care.