– Approximately 24 million children in Sudan are at risk of experiencing a “generational catastrophe.”
Since April 2023, there has been a battle between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces. During this conflict, the CRC, an independent organization dedicated to upholding the rights and safety of children globally, has recorded numerous acts…
The Secretary-General of the United Nations strongly denounces the assault on UN peacekeeping forces in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The event took place near Sake, only 20 kilometers away from Goma, the main city of the North Kivu province. The injured peacekeepers, who were part of Operation Springbok that started in November to protect people in the area, got…
Efforts Underway to Control Overpopulation of Island Mice, Which Are Devouring Bird Populations
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Mice, unintentionally brought to a secluded island close to Antarctica two centuries ago, are multiplying rapidly due to the effects of climate change. They are feeding on seabirds and causing significant damage to a protected…
In the southern region of Madagascar, young girls are forced into marriage even before they are born.
In a traditional arranged marriage, a valuable and significant Zebu cow is often exchanged for a female adolescent as young as 13 years old. Two organizations, UNICEF and the UN Population Fund (UNFPA), are collaborating with local officials to provide…
“The strike of doctors in Kenya has resulted in unattended patients and turned-away individuals in need of medical attention.”
NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya’s public hospital doctors launched a countrywide strike on Thursday, alleging that the government has not fulfilled the commitments outlined in a collective bargaining agreement made in 2017 after a 100-day strike which resulted in deaths due…
In April, Namibia will commence the distribution of the HPV vaccine.
Windhoek, Namibia — A health official from Namibia has informed VOA that the country is preparing to distribute the HPV vaccine to adolescent girls starting in April, as part of their efforts to prevent and combat cervical cancer. There are…
Malawi is conducting trials on genetically modified maize in order to combat hunger and agricultural pests.
Malawi has embarked on trials of genetically modified maize aimed to curb recurrent hunger and pests like fall armyworms and caterpillars. The trials come amid concerns about the possible effects genetically modified organisms have on health and the environment. Lameck…
“There has been a significant decrease in childhood deaths, reaching a record low. However, the progress in achieving this reduction is seen as uncertain and at risk.”
UNITED NATIONS — According to a report released by the United Nations on Tuesday, the global number of children who passed away before reaching the age of 5 has hit an all-time low in 2022. For the first time, the…
Activists in Malawi Advocate for Changes to Abortion Legislation
According to the Ministry of Health in Malawi, around 35,000 illegal abortions took place in 2022 and 2023. This rise in unsafe practices is a contributing factor to the growing support for abortion rights. Chimwemwe Padatha reports from Lilongwe. Source:…
The country of Zambia has released a new medication for preventing HIV infections.
Rewording: Zambia has recently been delivered a new medicine that can prevent HIV infection. This makes Zambia the second nation, after the United States, to provide the injectable prevention outside of a research setting. The report is from Kathy Short…