Initiative aims to prevent Hep C infection in marginalized groups in low-income countries

Initiative aims to prevent Hep C infection in marginalized groups in low-income countries

Marginalized groups are disproportionately affected by the blood-borne disease, which can cause serious liver damage and cancer when left untreated, according to Unitaid, a global health agency hosted by the World Health Organization (WHO).  The funding will support the integration of hepatitis C testing and treatment within harm reduction programmes in 10 countries and trial…

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Some countries are interfering with our democracy and civil society, New Zealand

Some countries are interfering with our democracy and civil society, New Zealand

A flag flies outside the New Zealand Parliament. New Zealand’s Security Intelligence Service says there are ongoing attempts by a few countries to interfere in our democracy, economy and civil society. The intelligence service in its annual report has identified increasing aggressive activities by some individuals. The report stated that these persons were gathering intelligence…

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Japan's announcement of financial assistance to friendly countries for defense purposes

Japan’s announcement of financial assistance to friendly countries for defense purposes

Japan’s air defense systems, file photo Japan has announced a financial assistance plan to strengthen the defense of friendly countries. Japan’s Overseas Security Assistance (OSA) program will provide funds for defense purposes in friendly countries. On the other hand, the decades-long Overseas Development Assistance (ODA) program will continue to provide money for roads, dams and…

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The arrest of the American journalist in Russia, the contact of the foreign ministers of the two countries

The arrest of the American journalist in Russia, the contact of the foreign ministers of the two countries

Photo file US Secretary of State Anthony Blanken has expressed serious concerns over the arrest of an American journalist on charges of espionage in Russia in a telephone call to Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. Antony Blanken demanded the immediate release of the American journalist Ivan Grishkovich, in response the Russian Foreign Minister said that…

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