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Bangladesh, Maldives, DPR Korea make ‘tremendous’ strides toward disease elimination

Bangladesh, Maldives, DPR Korea make ‘tremendous’ strides toward disease elimination

Visceral leishmaniasis – a parasitic disease spread by sandflies – has been wiped out in Bangladesh, along with rubella in the Democratic Republic of Korea (more commonly known as North Korea) said WHO in a statement. Bangladesh has become the first country to be validated for the elimination of visceral leishmaniasis (also known as kala…

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Toll of Israel-Palestine crisis on children ‘beyond devastating’

Toll of Israel-Palestine crisis on children ‘beyond devastating’

UN relief chief Martin Griffiths, who has been visiting Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory, spoke to families in Gaza over the phone from east Jerusalem on Tuesday and said that what they have endured since the start of Israel’s retaliation for Hamas’ deadly 7 October attacks is “beyond devastating”. “When an eight-year-old tells you…

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Amid Middle East crisis, ‘brutal and far-reaching’ war continues in Ukraine

Amid Middle East crisis, ‘brutal and far-reaching’ war continues in Ukraine

Ramesh Rajasingham, Director of the Coordination Division at the UN relief wing OCHA, addressed ambassadors, highlighting the urgent need for humanitarian support with the winter freeze approaching, and access to essential services an increasing challenge. He outlined efforts by relief workers to provide support to communities on the frontline and in hard-to-reach areas, including ensuring…

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World Habitat Day focuses on cities as drivers of growth

UN calls for global action to turn cities into engines of sustainable development

“World Cities Day is a time to consider the pivotal role cities play in sustainable development,” said António Guterres, setting the stage for a global call to action. Cities, he noted, are not only engines of economic growth but are also at the forefront of the world’s most pressing challenges. From the climate crisis to widening…

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Inzamam-ul-Haq resigned, the investigation committee started work

Inzamam-ul-Haq resigned, the investigation committee started work

Inzamam-ul-Haq — file photo The investigation committee has started work on the resignation and investigation of the former chief selector of the Pakistan cricket team, Inzamam-ul-Haq. According to sources, the Pakistan Cricket Board is keen to complete the investigation soon and the investigation committee is likely to complete the investigation within a week. In this…

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An important match between Pakistan and Bangladesh will take place today

An important match between Pakistan and Bangladesh will take place today

Even after Afghanistan’s win, Pakistan is expected to advance in the tournament. The important match between Pakistan and Bangladesh in the World Cup will be held today in Kolkata. Three changes are expected in the national team for the match, with Fakhar Zaman replacing opener Imam-ul-Haq, Salman Ali Agha replacing all-rounder Muhammad Nawaz and Osama…

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