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…
Pakistan’s severe air pollution problem is highlighted by the poor air quality in Lahore.
Islamabad — As a child in Lahore, which is known as the cultural capital of Pakistan, Mariam looked forward to fall as it meant being able to engage in outdoor activities after enduring months of scorching summer temperatures. However, now…
The United Kingdom advocates for technological solutions to address worldwide hunger, while some argue that inequality is the root cause.
London — According to British officials, advancements in food production have the potential to reduce hunger for millions of individuals. This was discussed at a global summit on food insecurity on Monday. However, some critics argue that the emphasis on…
A court decision favors the opposing party in the dispute between Native American groups and a lithium mine in Nevada.
Some of the top news stories this week focused on Native American topics. A state legislator from Oklahoma and a labor leader nearly get into a physical altercation during a Senate committee meeting. Senator Markwayne Mullin, a Republican from Oklahoma,…
The state of Oregon is facing increasing resistance to its law decriminalizing drugs, particularly in light of the ongoing fentanyl crisis.
PORTLAND, Ore. — Oregon was the first state to pass a law that made possession of small amounts of heroin, cocaine, and other illegal drugs a non-criminal offense. Instead, the focus shifted to providing addiction treatment. However, this progressive approach…
It is believed that the second launch of the SpaceX Starship was unsuccessful shortly after it reached space.
BOCA CHICA, TEXAS — SpaceX’s unmanned Starship spacecraft, designed for transporting astronauts to the moon and beyond, was believed to have experienced a malfunction in space just minutes after takeoff on Saturday. This was the second test for the spacecraft…
The agreement between China and the US on fentanyl revives the halted joint effort to combat the lethal drug.
Washington — Earlier this week, President Joe Biden of the United States and President Xi Jinping of China reached an agreement for Beijing to take action against Chinese companies manufacturing precursor chemicals used in fentanyl production. Biden emphasized that this…