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COVID-19 pandemic

May 29, 2024

Geneva: Pate worried about brain drain, advocates health reform

“Health poverty affects half of the world’s population, depriving them of access to basic healthcare such as immunisation and maternal health services,” stated Mr Pate.

Muhammed Pate
May 22, 2024

Chinese journalist Zhan released four years after incarceration  

She was released on May 13 and sent to her brother’s home.

China
May 1, 2024

Methodist Church reverses ban on gay pastors, LGBTQ members 

The action followed years of debates within the denomination about issues relating to homosexuality.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
April 29, 2024

Fraught negotiations on WHO pandemic agreement enter final round

In the struggle to reach a consensus, the negotiators have presented a radically shortened draft compared to the earlier version.

World Health Organisation Assembly (Credit NDC Alliance)
April 18, 2024
Cristiano Ronaldo
April 16, 2024

IMF forecasts global growth will hold steady at 3.2% in 2024, 2025

IMF says global growth in 2024 and 2025 is projected to hold steady at 3.2 per cent, at the same pace as in 2023.

IMF HQ
April 12, 2024

Onu was true patriot, pioneered good governance in Abia, says Shettima

Vice-President Kashim Shettima says former science and technology minister Ogbonnaya Onu’s impact on Nigeria’s political landscape is immeasurable

Ogbonnaya Onu
April 12, 2024

UN deputy chief Amina Mohammed asks leaders to make 2024 ‘turning point’ for education

In September this year, world leaders will gather to forge a new international consensus as part of the Summit of the Future.

AMINA MOHAMMED; CHILDREN IN CLASS
April 2, 2024

Parliamentary Elections: South Korea’s overseas voting turnout hits new 

This year’s overseas voting turnout marked the highest since it was introduced in 2012.

VOTING IN SOUTH KOREA
March 7, 2024

African health ministers commit to end malaria deaths

The ministers also pledged to sustainably and equitably address the threat of malaria in the African region.

World Health Organization