Gazans on verge of famine need ‘exponential’ aid boost, says UN

PNP DeskMarch 12, 2024September 19, 202406 mins

“Any food and other emergency aid that comes into Gaza, as we all know, is desperately needed; there is no question about it,” said Jens Laerke, spokesperson for UN aid coordination office, OCHA. “So it’s highly appreciated…But it’s not a substitute for the overland transport of food and other emergency aid into Gaza and particularly…

WHO reports exponential rise in cholera cases in Africa

PNP DeskFebruary 9, 2023September 10, 202405 mins

Across the continent, cases in January were 30 per cent higher than for the whole of last year. Most new infections and deaths have occurred in Malawi, which is facing its worst outbreak in 20 years. 10 countries affected Overall, 10 African countries are affected by cholera. The waterborne disease causes acute watery diarrhoea and…