Experts say that lifestyle changes are causing an increase in rheumatological diseases in Africa.
In the past, rheumatology diseases were thought to be uncommon in Africa. However, there has been an increase in the number of cases, indicating a change. Health professionals believe this is due to the changing lifestyles in the continent. Juma…
A program aimed at training young Africans hopes to tackle climate issues.
A group of 50 talented individuals from 19 different African nations recently participated in a 21-day program in Accra, Ghana to enhance their leadership and professional skills. This program, known as the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI), is funded by…
The rise in civilian casualties in Ukraine and Myanmar is being fueled by an increase in the usage of land mines.
GENEVA — A recent report by a land-mine monitor revealed that the deployment of anti-personnel land mines in Ukraine and Myanmar by Russia and Myanmar, respectively, resulted in a significant increase in civilian casualties in these countries. According to a…
Humanitarian efforts intensify in addressing the severe cholera epidemic in Sudan.
International organizations and collaborators are increasing their efforts to address the epidemic, which was initially reported in Gedaref state in the eastern region on September 26th. There have been at least 2,525 possible instances of acute watery diarrhea/cholera, with 78…
According to internal records, the World Health Organization compensated sexual abuse victims in Congo with $250 each.
LONDON — In the beginning of this year, the leader of the World Health Organization’s efforts to prevent sexual abuse went to Congo to deal with the largest recorded sexual scandal in the history of the U.N. health agency. This…
A peacekeeper from Indonesia has been awarded the UN Woman Police Officer of the Year.
On Wednesday, she will be honored at a special ceremony held at the UN Headquarters in New York. It will be showcased at the yearly United Nations Police Week, occurring from November 13th to 17th. Sergeant Rismayanti is the Crime…
A large group of individuals are calling for action to be taken on the issue of plastic usage in Kenya.
Nairobi, Kenya — On Saturday, in Nairobi, Kenya, a large group of environmental activists participated in a march to call for significant restrictions on the production of plastic. This event took place prior to a meeting to discuss an international…
Innovative university students from Kenya produce flour using grass as a raw material.
A team of students from Kabarak University in the Rift Valley region of Kenya have created a process for converting grass into flour, which can then be enriched for human consumption. This innovative flour will be used in ugali, a…
The UNHCR cautions that the atrocities in Darfur, Sudan from 20 years ago could potentially happen again.
Over 800 individuals have allegedly lost their lives at the hands of armed factions in Ardamata, West Darfur. This region has been relatively less impacted by the ongoing conflict since it began in April. The Ardamata camp provided shelter for…
Fifteen people dead and thousands displaced due to recent floods in Kenya.
NAIROBI, KENYA — According to the Kenya Red Cross Society, 15 individuals lost their lives and numerous others were forced to evacuate due to severe rainfall and flooding in recent times. According to Peter Murgor of the Kenya Red Cross…