Women’s Groups Sound Alarm Over ‘African Family’ Conferences Headlined by US Conservatives 08/05/2025 Kerry Cullinan Women’s groups and human rights organisations have raised the alarm about an African anti-rights conference taking place this weekend in Uganda, followed by another next week in Nairobi, featuring prominent US conservatives, aimed at developing “an African charter on family sovereignty and values”. Previous conferences have been used to mobilise for anti-LGBTQ laws and promote […] Continue reading -> Common US Infant Formulas Are Laden with High Levels of Added Sugars 03/03/2025 Sophia Samantaroy Most infant formulas in the United States contain a high percentage of added sugars instead of natural lactose, “jeopardizing” infant health and development, says researchers at the University of Kansas in a new analysis of commonly marketed formulas. “Infants may consume upwards of 60 grams of added sugars per day, or the equivalent of two […] Continue reading -> USAID and CDC Halt of Support to Global Polio Eradication Threatens Worldwide Campaign 07/02/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The disengagement of both USAID and the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) from the WHO-led global polio eradication initiative, threatens efforts in the world’s poorest countries with about $233 million more in a year in budget shortfalls, WHO’s Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean Region, Hanan Balkhy, said on Friday. This, in a year […] Continue reading -> Putting the ‘Brain Economy’ on the Map of Global Health Priorities 31/01/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher DAVOS – With populations ageing and mental health disorders at a record high, halting the global “pandemic” of brain disorders needs to be a paramount concern of industry – as well as the global health community. What is needed is a global effort spawning a “healthy brain economy” for the future, reflecting the same sense […] Continue reading -> A Future Where No African Child is Left Behind is Within Reach 22/01/2025 Muhammad Ali Pate & Samba Sow As leaders from across sectors gather this week at the World Economic Forum to tackle global challenges, all solutions and priorities should be assessed first with a view to dismantling entrenched inequities. One urgent disparity that demands attention is child survival in Africa. A child born in sub-Saharan Africa is 14 times more likely to […] Continue reading -> Calls for Independent Audit of Pakistan’s Polio Program as Cases Rise 20/12/2024 Rahul Basharat Rajput ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s last countrywide anti-polio drive of 2024 is set to conclude on 22 December but eradicating polio remains a challenge for the government, and this year’s surge in cases has resulted in calls for an independent audit of the program. Pakistan and Afghanistan are the last two countries in the world battling to […] Continue reading -> ‘Give Them Some Space’: WHO Director General on Trump Nomination of RFK Jr as US Health Secretary 11/12/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebryesus urged a ‘wait and see’ attitude Tuesday in his first public comments on US President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Robert F Kennedy Jr as Secretary of Health and Human Services – despite a flurry of fresh criticism by 77 Nobel Laureates over the controversial appointment. “It’s a transition […] Continue reading -> Health Systems Need to Use the New Tools to Address RSV, a Leading Cause of Baby Hospitalisations 02/12/2024 Susan Hepworth & Leyla Kragten-Tabatabaie From being a largely unknown pathogen, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is now almost a household word – and a fearful one for families with infants and young children at risk. But new solutions, such as long-acting monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) and maternal vaccination, both recently recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO), could dramatically alter the […] Continue reading -> Over 100 Countries Pledge to Adopt Policies to Address Violence Against Children 11/11/2024 Sophia Samantaroy The voices of the children’s choir echoed in the conference hall as a reminder that more than one billion children who experience some form of violence each year. Their performance was part of the historic first high-level ministerial conference to end violence against children in Bogota late last week, which brought together government delegations, children, […] Continue reading -> WHO Appeals to Israel: Reverse Decision Closing Headquarters of UN Palestinian Refugee Agency 01/11/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus appealed to Israel to reverse this week’s decision by the country’s Knesset, or parliament, to close the Jerusalem-based operations of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), saying that “there is simply no other alternative to UNRWA.” Tedros also said that the third phase […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. 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Common US Infant Formulas Are Laden with High Levels of Added Sugars 03/03/2025 Sophia Samantaroy Most infant formulas in the United States contain a high percentage of added sugars instead of natural lactose, “jeopardizing” infant health and development, says researchers at the University of Kansas in a new analysis of commonly marketed formulas. “Infants may consume upwards of 60 grams of added sugars per day, or the equivalent of two […] Continue reading -> USAID and CDC Halt of Support to Global Polio Eradication Threatens Worldwide Campaign 07/02/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The disengagement of both USAID and the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) from the WHO-led global polio eradication initiative, threatens efforts in the world’s poorest countries with about $233 million more in a year in budget shortfalls, WHO’s Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean Region, Hanan Balkhy, said on Friday. This, in a year […] Continue reading -> Putting the ‘Brain Economy’ on the Map of Global Health Priorities 31/01/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher DAVOS – With populations ageing and mental health disorders at a record high, halting the global “pandemic” of brain disorders needs to be a paramount concern of industry – as well as the global health community. What is needed is a global effort spawning a “healthy brain economy” for the future, reflecting the same sense […] Continue reading -> A Future Where No African Child is Left Behind is Within Reach 22/01/2025 Muhammad Ali Pate & Samba Sow As leaders from across sectors gather this week at the World Economic Forum to tackle global challenges, all solutions and priorities should be assessed first with a view to dismantling entrenched inequities. One urgent disparity that demands attention is child survival in Africa. A child born in sub-Saharan Africa is 14 times more likely to […] Continue reading -> Calls for Independent Audit of Pakistan’s Polio Program as Cases Rise 20/12/2024 Rahul Basharat Rajput ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s last countrywide anti-polio drive of 2024 is set to conclude on 22 December but eradicating polio remains a challenge for the government, and this year’s surge in cases has resulted in calls for an independent audit of the program. Pakistan and Afghanistan are the last two countries in the world battling to […] Continue reading -> ‘Give Them Some Space’: WHO Director General on Trump Nomination of RFK Jr as US Health Secretary 11/12/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebryesus urged a ‘wait and see’ attitude Tuesday in his first public comments on US President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Robert F Kennedy Jr as Secretary of Health and Human Services – despite a flurry of fresh criticism by 77 Nobel Laureates over the controversial appointment. “It’s a transition […] Continue reading -> Health Systems Need to Use the New Tools to Address RSV, a Leading Cause of Baby Hospitalisations 02/12/2024 Susan Hepworth & Leyla Kragten-Tabatabaie From being a largely unknown pathogen, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is now almost a household word – and a fearful one for families with infants and young children at risk. But new solutions, such as long-acting monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) and maternal vaccination, both recently recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO), could dramatically alter the […] Continue reading -> Over 100 Countries Pledge to Adopt Policies to Address Violence Against Children 11/11/2024 Sophia Samantaroy The voices of the children’s choir echoed in the conference hall as a reminder that more than one billion children who experience some form of violence each year. Their performance was part of the historic first high-level ministerial conference to end violence against children in Bogota late last week, which brought together government delegations, children, […] Continue reading -> WHO Appeals to Israel: Reverse Decision Closing Headquarters of UN Palestinian Refugee Agency 01/11/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus appealed to Israel to reverse this week’s decision by the country’s Knesset, or parliament, to close the Jerusalem-based operations of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), saying that “there is simply no other alternative to UNRWA.” Tedros also said that the third phase […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
USAID and CDC Halt of Support to Global Polio Eradication Threatens Worldwide Campaign 07/02/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The disengagement of both USAID and the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) from the WHO-led global polio eradication initiative, threatens efforts in the world’s poorest countries with about $233 million more in a year in budget shortfalls, WHO’s Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean Region, Hanan Balkhy, said on Friday. This, in a year […] Continue reading -> Putting the ‘Brain Economy’ on the Map of Global Health Priorities 31/01/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher DAVOS – With populations ageing and mental health disorders at a record high, halting the global “pandemic” of brain disorders needs to be a paramount concern of industry – as well as the global health community. What is needed is a global effort spawning a “healthy brain economy” for the future, reflecting the same sense […] Continue reading -> A Future Where No African Child is Left Behind is Within Reach 22/01/2025 Muhammad Ali Pate & Samba Sow As leaders from across sectors gather this week at the World Economic Forum to tackle global challenges, all solutions and priorities should be assessed first with a view to dismantling entrenched inequities. One urgent disparity that demands attention is child survival in Africa. A child born in sub-Saharan Africa is 14 times more likely to […] Continue reading -> Calls for Independent Audit of Pakistan’s Polio Program as Cases Rise 20/12/2024 Rahul Basharat Rajput ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s last countrywide anti-polio drive of 2024 is set to conclude on 22 December but eradicating polio remains a challenge for the government, and this year’s surge in cases has resulted in calls for an independent audit of the program. Pakistan and Afghanistan are the last two countries in the world battling to […] Continue reading -> ‘Give Them Some Space’: WHO Director General on Trump Nomination of RFK Jr as US Health Secretary 11/12/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebryesus urged a ‘wait and see’ attitude Tuesday in his first public comments on US President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Robert F Kennedy Jr as Secretary of Health and Human Services – despite a flurry of fresh criticism by 77 Nobel Laureates over the controversial appointment. “It’s a transition […] Continue reading -> Health Systems Need to Use the New Tools to Address RSV, a Leading Cause of Baby Hospitalisations 02/12/2024 Susan Hepworth & Leyla Kragten-Tabatabaie From being a largely unknown pathogen, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is now almost a household word – and a fearful one for families with infants and young children at risk. But new solutions, such as long-acting monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) and maternal vaccination, both recently recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO), could dramatically alter the […] Continue reading -> Over 100 Countries Pledge to Adopt Policies to Address Violence Against Children 11/11/2024 Sophia Samantaroy The voices of the children’s choir echoed in the conference hall as a reminder that more than one billion children who experience some form of violence each year. Their performance was part of the historic first high-level ministerial conference to end violence against children in Bogota late last week, which brought together government delegations, children, […] Continue reading -> WHO Appeals to Israel: Reverse Decision Closing Headquarters of UN Palestinian Refugee Agency 01/11/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus appealed to Israel to reverse this week’s decision by the country’s Knesset, or parliament, to close the Jerusalem-based operations of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), saying that “there is simply no other alternative to UNRWA.” Tedros also said that the third phase […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Putting the ‘Brain Economy’ on the Map of Global Health Priorities 31/01/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher DAVOS – With populations ageing and mental health disorders at a record high, halting the global “pandemic” of brain disorders needs to be a paramount concern of industry – as well as the global health community. What is needed is a global effort spawning a “healthy brain economy” for the future, reflecting the same sense […] Continue reading -> A Future Where No African Child is Left Behind is Within Reach 22/01/2025 Muhammad Ali Pate & Samba Sow As leaders from across sectors gather this week at the World Economic Forum to tackle global challenges, all solutions and priorities should be assessed first with a view to dismantling entrenched inequities. One urgent disparity that demands attention is child survival in Africa. A child born in sub-Saharan Africa is 14 times more likely to […] Continue reading -> Calls for Independent Audit of Pakistan’s Polio Program as Cases Rise 20/12/2024 Rahul Basharat Rajput ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s last countrywide anti-polio drive of 2024 is set to conclude on 22 December but eradicating polio remains a challenge for the government, and this year’s surge in cases has resulted in calls for an independent audit of the program. Pakistan and Afghanistan are the last two countries in the world battling to […] Continue reading -> ‘Give Them Some Space’: WHO Director General on Trump Nomination of RFK Jr as US Health Secretary 11/12/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebryesus urged a ‘wait and see’ attitude Tuesday in his first public comments on US President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Robert F Kennedy Jr as Secretary of Health and Human Services – despite a flurry of fresh criticism by 77 Nobel Laureates over the controversial appointment. “It’s a transition […] Continue reading -> Health Systems Need to Use the New Tools to Address RSV, a Leading Cause of Baby Hospitalisations 02/12/2024 Susan Hepworth & Leyla Kragten-Tabatabaie From being a largely unknown pathogen, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is now almost a household word – and a fearful one for families with infants and young children at risk. But new solutions, such as long-acting monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) and maternal vaccination, both recently recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO), could dramatically alter the […] Continue reading -> Over 100 Countries Pledge to Adopt Policies to Address Violence Against Children 11/11/2024 Sophia Samantaroy The voices of the children’s choir echoed in the conference hall as a reminder that more than one billion children who experience some form of violence each year. Their performance was part of the historic first high-level ministerial conference to end violence against children in Bogota late last week, which brought together government delegations, children, […] Continue reading -> WHO Appeals to Israel: Reverse Decision Closing Headquarters of UN Palestinian Refugee Agency 01/11/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus appealed to Israel to reverse this week’s decision by the country’s Knesset, or parliament, to close the Jerusalem-based operations of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), saying that “there is simply no other alternative to UNRWA.” Tedros also said that the third phase […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
A Future Where No African Child is Left Behind is Within Reach 22/01/2025 Muhammad Ali Pate & Samba Sow As leaders from across sectors gather this week at the World Economic Forum to tackle global challenges, all solutions and priorities should be assessed first with a view to dismantling entrenched inequities. One urgent disparity that demands attention is child survival in Africa. A child born in sub-Saharan Africa is 14 times more likely to […] Continue reading -> Calls for Independent Audit of Pakistan’s Polio Program as Cases Rise 20/12/2024 Rahul Basharat Rajput ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s last countrywide anti-polio drive of 2024 is set to conclude on 22 December but eradicating polio remains a challenge for the government, and this year’s surge in cases has resulted in calls for an independent audit of the program. Pakistan and Afghanistan are the last two countries in the world battling to […] Continue reading -> ‘Give Them Some Space’: WHO Director General on Trump Nomination of RFK Jr as US Health Secretary 11/12/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebryesus urged a ‘wait and see’ attitude Tuesday in his first public comments on US President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Robert F Kennedy Jr as Secretary of Health and Human Services – despite a flurry of fresh criticism by 77 Nobel Laureates over the controversial appointment. “It’s a transition […] Continue reading -> Health Systems Need to Use the New Tools to Address RSV, a Leading Cause of Baby Hospitalisations 02/12/2024 Susan Hepworth & Leyla Kragten-Tabatabaie From being a largely unknown pathogen, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is now almost a household word – and a fearful one for families with infants and young children at risk. But new solutions, such as long-acting monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) and maternal vaccination, both recently recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO), could dramatically alter the […] Continue reading -> Over 100 Countries Pledge to Adopt Policies to Address Violence Against Children 11/11/2024 Sophia Samantaroy The voices of the children’s choir echoed in the conference hall as a reminder that more than one billion children who experience some form of violence each year. Their performance was part of the historic first high-level ministerial conference to end violence against children in Bogota late last week, which brought together government delegations, children, […] Continue reading -> WHO Appeals to Israel: Reverse Decision Closing Headquarters of UN Palestinian Refugee Agency 01/11/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus appealed to Israel to reverse this week’s decision by the country’s Knesset, or parliament, to close the Jerusalem-based operations of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), saying that “there is simply no other alternative to UNRWA.” Tedros also said that the third phase […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Calls for Independent Audit of Pakistan’s Polio Program as Cases Rise 20/12/2024 Rahul Basharat Rajput ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s last countrywide anti-polio drive of 2024 is set to conclude on 22 December but eradicating polio remains a challenge for the government, and this year’s surge in cases has resulted in calls for an independent audit of the program. Pakistan and Afghanistan are the last two countries in the world battling to […] Continue reading -> ‘Give Them Some Space’: WHO Director General on Trump Nomination of RFK Jr as US Health Secretary 11/12/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebryesus urged a ‘wait and see’ attitude Tuesday in his first public comments on US President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Robert F Kennedy Jr as Secretary of Health and Human Services – despite a flurry of fresh criticism by 77 Nobel Laureates over the controversial appointment. “It’s a transition […] Continue reading -> Health Systems Need to Use the New Tools to Address RSV, a Leading Cause of Baby Hospitalisations 02/12/2024 Susan Hepworth & Leyla Kragten-Tabatabaie From being a largely unknown pathogen, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is now almost a household word – and a fearful one for families with infants and young children at risk. But new solutions, such as long-acting monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) and maternal vaccination, both recently recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO), could dramatically alter the […] Continue reading -> Over 100 Countries Pledge to Adopt Policies to Address Violence Against Children 11/11/2024 Sophia Samantaroy The voices of the children’s choir echoed in the conference hall as a reminder that more than one billion children who experience some form of violence each year. Their performance was part of the historic first high-level ministerial conference to end violence against children in Bogota late last week, which brought together government delegations, children, […] Continue reading -> WHO Appeals to Israel: Reverse Decision Closing Headquarters of UN Palestinian Refugee Agency 01/11/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus appealed to Israel to reverse this week’s decision by the country’s Knesset, or parliament, to close the Jerusalem-based operations of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), saying that “there is simply no other alternative to UNRWA.” Tedros also said that the third phase […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
‘Give Them Some Space’: WHO Director General on Trump Nomination of RFK Jr as US Health Secretary 11/12/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebryesus urged a ‘wait and see’ attitude Tuesday in his first public comments on US President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Robert F Kennedy Jr as Secretary of Health and Human Services – despite a flurry of fresh criticism by 77 Nobel Laureates over the controversial appointment. “It’s a transition […] Continue reading -> Health Systems Need to Use the New Tools to Address RSV, a Leading Cause of Baby Hospitalisations 02/12/2024 Susan Hepworth & Leyla Kragten-Tabatabaie From being a largely unknown pathogen, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is now almost a household word – and a fearful one for families with infants and young children at risk. But new solutions, such as long-acting monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) and maternal vaccination, both recently recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO), could dramatically alter the […] Continue reading -> Over 100 Countries Pledge to Adopt Policies to Address Violence Against Children 11/11/2024 Sophia Samantaroy The voices of the children’s choir echoed in the conference hall as a reminder that more than one billion children who experience some form of violence each year. Their performance was part of the historic first high-level ministerial conference to end violence against children in Bogota late last week, which brought together government delegations, children, […] Continue reading -> WHO Appeals to Israel: Reverse Decision Closing Headquarters of UN Palestinian Refugee Agency 01/11/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus appealed to Israel to reverse this week’s decision by the country’s Knesset, or parliament, to close the Jerusalem-based operations of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), saying that “there is simply no other alternative to UNRWA.” Tedros also said that the third phase […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Health Systems Need to Use the New Tools to Address RSV, a Leading Cause of Baby Hospitalisations 02/12/2024 Susan Hepworth & Leyla Kragten-Tabatabaie From being a largely unknown pathogen, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is now almost a household word – and a fearful one for families with infants and young children at risk. But new solutions, such as long-acting monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) and maternal vaccination, both recently recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO), could dramatically alter the […] Continue reading -> Over 100 Countries Pledge to Adopt Policies to Address Violence Against Children 11/11/2024 Sophia Samantaroy The voices of the children’s choir echoed in the conference hall as a reminder that more than one billion children who experience some form of violence each year. Their performance was part of the historic first high-level ministerial conference to end violence against children in Bogota late last week, which brought together government delegations, children, […] Continue reading -> WHO Appeals to Israel: Reverse Decision Closing Headquarters of UN Palestinian Refugee Agency 01/11/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus appealed to Israel to reverse this week’s decision by the country’s Knesset, or parliament, to close the Jerusalem-based operations of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), saying that “there is simply no other alternative to UNRWA.” Tedros also said that the third phase […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Over 100 Countries Pledge to Adopt Policies to Address Violence Against Children 11/11/2024 Sophia Samantaroy The voices of the children’s choir echoed in the conference hall as a reminder that more than one billion children who experience some form of violence each year. Their performance was part of the historic first high-level ministerial conference to end violence against children in Bogota late last week, which brought together government delegations, children, […] Continue reading -> WHO Appeals to Israel: Reverse Decision Closing Headquarters of UN Palestinian Refugee Agency 01/11/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus appealed to Israel to reverse this week’s decision by the country’s Knesset, or parliament, to close the Jerusalem-based operations of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), saying that “there is simply no other alternative to UNRWA.” Tedros also said that the third phase […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy
WHO Appeals to Israel: Reverse Decision Closing Headquarters of UN Palestinian Refugee Agency 01/11/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus appealed to Israel to reverse this week’s decision by the country’s Knesset, or parliament, to close the Jerusalem-based operations of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), saying that “there is simply no other alternative to UNRWA.” Tedros also said that the third phase […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts