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In 2024, only seven countries met WHO air quality standards, with Chad and Bangladesh identified as the most polluted. The U.S. has ceased its global air quality monitoring initiative, removing …
Global Air Quality Monitoring Faces Setback: U.S. Ceases Initiative Read More
A study by IQAir reveals that 19 of the 20 most polluted cities are in Asia, with India housing the majority. PM2.5 pollution poses severe health risks, with major contributors …
The Dire State of Air Quality: Asia Dominates the World’s Most Polluted Cities Read More
March 11 holds historical significance due to three major events: the Fukushima nuclear disaster in 2011, the Madrid train bombings in 2004, and the WHO’s declaration of COVID-19 as a …
Significant Historical Events Commemorated on March 11 Read More
Lecturers from Mandela University engaged in flood response training in Malawi, led by UK-ISAR and Rescue-SA. The program aimed to enhance disaster response skills, addressing high drowning rates in Africa. …
Mandela University Lecturers Enhance Disaster Response Skills Through Flood Training in Malawi Read More
An economic think-tank has launched in Port Harcourt to confront impending economic challenges in Nigeria’s South-South region. Led by Professor Silva Opuala-Charles, it aims to bridge the economic gap with …
Economic Think-Tank Launched in Port Harcourt to Address Impending Challenges Read More
The United Nations in Uganda launched an emergency appeal seeking USD 11.2 million for a three-month response plan to the Ebola outbreak detected in January 2025. Mr. Leonard Zulu highlighted …
UN Launches Emergency Appeal for Ebola Response in Uganda Read More
After a year-long delay, the WHO is set to send leprosy drugs to Nigeria, facilitating treatment for thousands of patients at risk of disabilities. The delay was caused by bureaucratic …
WHO to Deliver Leprosy Drugs to Nigeria After Lengthy Delay Read More
The World Health Organization has resolved testing delays and will send leprosy drugs to Nigeria after a year-long shortage. The situation has left many patients without treatment, risking irreversible disabilities. …
Nigeria to Receive Leprosy Drugs After Year-Long Delay Read More
Jordan has initiated a humanitarian convoy to evacuate sick children from Gaza, primarily aiming to counter President Trump’s proposal to displace millions of Palestinians. This operation, in partnership with the …
Jordan’s Humanitarian Efforts Amid Trump’s Controversial Gaza Proposal Read More
Doctors in Argentina have resigned from the Health Ministry in protest against significant budget cuts that threaten essential health programs. They argue that these reductions, coupled with mass layoffs, increase …
Doctors Resign in Protest Against Argentina’s Health Budget Cuts Read More