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[ ] WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told journalists the Al-Ahli and Patient Friendly Hospitals in northern Gaza are the latest facilities unable to function due to fighting nearby. He said patients from Al-Ahli have been evacuated to the Indonesian…

[ ] Opinion by Srinivas Tata (bangkok, thailand) Thursday, July 11, 2024 Inter Press Service BANGKOK, Thailand, Jul 11 (IPS) – World Population Day on 11 July provides an excellent opportunity to take stock and look ahead regarding population issues that…

[ ] by CIVICUS Wednesday, July 10, 2024 Inter Press Service Jul 10 (IPS) – CIVICUS discusses the exclusion of women from international talks on Afghanistan currently being held in Qatar with Sima Samar, former chairperson of the Afghan Independent…

[ ] In a resolution adopted without a vote, the Council strongly condemned all violations and abuses of human rights in Myanmar, particularly following the military coup in February 2021. It called upon Myanmar “to end immediately all violence and…

[ ] The attacks also damaged 130 buildings – rescue services are still working on clearing the wreckage. Rescue operations The airstrikes on Monday hit and damaged the Okhmatdyt Children’s Hospital, where rescue operations have ended. According to Government officials…

[ ] The directive, issued by the Israeli military, follows evacuation orders affecting several parts of the city in recent days. “These civilians must be protected – and their essential needs must be met, whether they flee or stay,” OCHAsaid.…

[ ] The response plan, unveiled on Tuesday, estimates initial requirements at $9 million and targets support for about 43,000 people in Grenada and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. These estimates may change as detailed assessments are ongoing. The plan…

[ ] The OraQuick HCV self-test “can provide a critical support in expanding access to testing and diagnosis,” WHO said in a press release. The kit is manufactured by OraSure Technologies and is an extension of the OraQuick® HCV Rapid…

[ ] One of the terminals of the port of Açu on its inner side, in a channel dredged to a depth of 14.5 metres to receive vessels of up to 3.7 metres draught and a variety of cargoes. Credit:…

[ ] These are just a few of the concerning findings of a new report into the digital economy by UN trade agency UNCTAD, which insists that the thriving sector’s negative environmental impact must be taken more seriously – and…