The effects of climate change on health: Heat, illness, and air pollution
Paris — There is increasing pressure for the international community to address the various impacts of global warming on human health, leading to the first-ever dedicated day for this topic at the upcoming UN climate conference. Climate change has been…
The leader of the United Nations visits Antarctica, which is melting quickly, in preparation for the COP28 climate negotiations.
Prior to the COP28 climate negotiations, U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres traveled to the frigid but rapidly thawing Antarctica and emphasized the urgency for decisive measures to be taken at the event, where nations will discuss their plans for reducing emissions…
Japan has discovered the first instance of bird flu of the season and intends to eliminate 40,000 birds, according to a report.
TOKYO — According to NHK, Japan has reported the initial instance of severe H5-type avian influenza for this season at a poultry farm located in the southern region of the country. According to unnamed officials from the Ministry of Agriculture,…
The leader of the United Nations addresses the public from Antarctica in anticipation of the upcoming Global Climate Summit.
April 15, 2021 Cannot reword. Before the international climate talks, the United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, traveled to Antarctica, a globally significant location, to witness the melting of ice that has been frozen for millions of years due to human-induced…
The World Health Organization has confirmed the first instance of sexual transmission of Mpox during the current record outbreak in Congo.
LONDON — The World Health Organization has announced the first confirmed case of sexual transmission of mpox in the Democratic Republic of Congo, as the country grapples with its largest outbreak. This is a concerning development, as African scientists caution…
South Africa and Colombia are engaged in a battle against pharmaceutical companies over the availability of tuberculosis and HIV medications.
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA — Some nations, such as South Africa and Colombia, are adopting a more aggressive stance against pharmaceutical companies after being left behind in the competition for COVID-19 vaccines. They are also resisting policies that prevent access…
The WHO has requested additional information from China regarding recent cases of illness and clusters of pneumonia.
geneva — Chinese authorities reported to the World Health Organization on Thursday that they did not discover any unfamiliar or new illnesses in the nation. The U.N. health agency had requested details after observing a possible increase in respiratory illnesses…
The countries of West Africa are taking action to address widespread outbreaks of diphtheria by focusing on those who have not received vaccinations.
abuja, nigeria — Government officials in multiple West African nations are working to control large-scale diphtheria outbreaks. In Nigeria, a high-ranking health official stated on Thursday that millions of people are receiving vaccinations to address significant vulnerabilities to the disease….
The victor of the Ethiopian American Top Young Scientist Challenge aims to make a positive impact on people’s lives.
A 14-year-old American of Ethiopian descent residing in Virginia, USA, has been named the winner of the 3M Young Scientist Challenge, a yearly science contest for students in grades 5 to 8. VOA’s Eden Geremew interviewed the champion in Fairfax…
Users’ Perspective on Holiday Meals Shifts with Introduction of New Obesity Drugs
Claudia Stearns had a long-standing aversion towards Thanksgiving. Being someone who has battled obesity since childhood, Stearns despised the yearly stress of fixating on her food choices and feeling guilty for indulging on a holiday centered around feasting. After losing…