Category: Health

Richard Peeperkorn of the World Health Organization (WHO) in the Occupied Palestinian Territory said the target was to reach all children in the north with the second and final dose. “We covered many more children than we expected, but we missed some,” he said during a briefing via videolink for reporters at UN Headquarters on […]

“To overcome challenges posed by the volatile security situation and constant population movement, robust micro plans have been developed to ensure the campaign is responsive to the significant population shifts and displacement in the north following the first round in September,” the UN agencies for health, WHO, and for children, UNICEF, said in a statement. […]

The World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA) and the World Health Organization concluded the first in-person Global Model WHO (GMWHO) today, marking a powerful gathering of over 350 youth delegates from 52 countries from all Regions. Hosted at WHO’s headquarters in Geneva, this landmark event provided young leaders with a realistic simulation of the World Health Assembly, the […]

1 November 2024 Marburg virus disease – Rwanda Situation at a glance It has been over a month since the declaration of the Marburg virus disease (MVD) outbreak in Rwanda on 27 September 2024. As of 31 October 2024, 66 confirmed cases, including 15 deaths (CFR: 23%), have been reported including two new confirmed cases […]

Investing in nutrition is not just a moral imperative; it is a profound economic opportunity. According to a recent report from the World Bank, scaling up nutrition interventions could prevent approximately 980,000 stillbirths each year and generate an estimated $2.4 trillion in economic benefits. This staggering potential underscores the urgent need for global policymakers to […]

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency celebrated $34 million in Inflation Reduction Act grants awarded to five organizations across the country that will use these funds to work with school districts to improve indoor air quality in schools. The EPA Mid-Atlantic Regional Administrator Adam Ortiz joined grantees at Horatio B. Hackett School in Philadelphia to congratulate them […]

Introduction The Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has announced a significant investment of €8 million for the National Ambulance Service (NAS) as part of Budget 2025. This funding is aimed at enhancing the service’s capabilities and improving response times, ultimately benefiting patients across the country. Funding Allocation 1. Enhancements to Service Delivery The €8 million […]

IntroductionThe Affordable Care Act (ACA), enacted in 2010, has become a cornerstone of healthcare access for millions of Americans, particularly for small business owners and entrepreneurs who lack the option of obtaining health insurance through larger employers. Despite its successes, the ACA faces ongoing threats from Republican lawmakers, particularly if they retain control of the […]

Jacob Lund/Shutterstock Recent research on animal sleep behaviour has revealed that sleep is influenced by the animals around them. Olive baboons, for instance, sleep less as group sizes increase, while mice can synchronise their rapid eye movement (REM) cycles. In western society, many people expect to sleep alone, if not with a romantic partner. But […]