Environmentalists and Native American Tribes Argue That Salmon Agreement Maps Out a Plan for Removing Dams
seattle — The United States government announced on Thursday its intention to allocate over $1 billion towards the restoration of dwindling salmon populations in the Pacific Northwest. This funding will also assist in finding alternatives to compensate for the hydropower,…
The launch of the new Vulcan Centaur rocket in the US has been postponed until January.
washington — The first launch of the newly developed American rocket, Vulcan Centaur, has been postponed from December 24 to January 8, according to the company responsible for its creation. The delay is due to unexpected technical difficulties, but Tory…
Sickle cell disease disproportionately affects populations in Africa and India, however advancements in gene therapy are not widely accessible.
Gautam Dongre has two children residing in India and Pascazia Mazeze has a son living in Tanzania who both suffer from an inherited blood disorder that causes their blood cells to cause excruciating pain. Dongre expressed hope for a cure…
The combination of Moderna and Merck drugs has been proven to be effective in treating melanoma.
Two American pharmaceutical companies, Moderna and Merck, reported that a trial involving a potential Moderna mRNA vaccine paired with Merck’s Keytruda cancer treatment reduced the risk of melanoma recurrence or death by approximately 50%. According to a statement from Moderna,…
Biden Applauds Latest COP28 Accord on Climate Change
On Wednesday, President Joe Biden commended the agreement made at the U.N. climate summit in Dubai, known as COP28, for being a significant stride towards achieving climate objectives. Biden praised the agreement for “making a commitment, for the first time,…
The COP28 Climate Summit has reached a significant agreement to shift away from the use of fossil fuels. This deal is being hailed as a historic moment.
London/Dubai — On Wednesday, at the COP28 climate summit in Dubai, almost 200 nations agreed to a deal that aims to shift away from using fossil fuels. Supporters believe this marks the end of the oil era, but some countries…
Cameroon reports that towns and villages are being infested with bedbugs imported from Europe.
Yaounde — Workers responsible for sanitation and health in Cameroon are actively decontaminating residences in order to eliminate the presence of bedbugs, which have taken over the capital city of Yaounde and various other towns and villages within the central…
The shrinking number of female doctors in Afghanistan is being countered by donors paying health workers.
Following the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan in 2021, the country’s public health system has become heavily reliant on foreign aid and assistance. This has included funding health workers and ensuring the operation of hospitals and local health facilities. The nation’s…
The healthcare situation in Gaza is in disarray and can be described as a humanitarian crisis.
The World Health Organization reports that the health system in Gaza is still under severe restrictions and is struggling to operate, as Israel continues its military campaign against Hamas fighters in the southern area of the Palestinian territory while maintaining…
According to the World Health Organization, there are currently anthrax outbreaks in five countries in East and Southern Africa.
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — The World Health Organization reported on Monday that five countries in East and southern Africa are currently experiencing outbreaks of the anthrax disease. This year alone, there have been over 1,100 suspected cases and 20…