The war has affected more than a quarter of Ukraine’s territory, according to the authorities, and caused large-scale destruction to buildings that has left thousands of tonnes of debris, creating a huge problem that will take decades to resolve. In most communities, this waste is not properly sorted, resulting in the formation of “spontaneous landfills”….
Six bodies have been recovered so far and the number is expected to increase, the UN Country Team (UNCT) said on Tuesday. The total affected population, including those in need of possible evacuation and relocation, has been estimated at 7,849 people, or 1,427 households, with most under the age of 16. A total of 150…
At least 16 people are reported to have been killed as the region was hit by Cyclone Remal on Sunday evening, local time, bringing gales of over 110 kilometres per hour (about 70 miles per hour), torrential rain and storm surges that inundated low-lying areas. Classified as a “severe” cyclonic storm, Remal is the first…
It marks a “monumental step” for cancer treatment in the region said UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric, briefing reporters in New York. Radiotherapy sessions have historically not been available in local health facilities, forcing Syrian cancer patients to become dependent on cross-border referrals to Türkiye, he added. The announcement comes on the heels of multiple advocacy…
The memorandum of understanding (MOU) allows experts from both international organizations to collaborate and share information on issues where anti-doping and public health intersect. It provides a framework to further goals on health promotion, the prevention of substance abuse and emerging drugs – and for encouraging clean and fair competition. ‘Watershed’ agreement WADA President Witold…
The UN agency said on Friday that 264 suspected cholera cases, four confirmed cases and 16 associated deaths werereportedin the eastern state as of 25 September. Investigations are taking place to determine whether the disease has spread to Khartoum and South Kordofan states, which have seen increased cases of acute watery diarrhoea. Sampling and surveillance WHO is deploying rapid response teams to…
Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi. Photo: File Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi says he strongly supports the BRICS group’s efforts to reduce dependence on the US dollar. Addressing the 15th summit of the BRICS Organization of Emerging Economies in South Africa, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said that BRICS supports trade and economic affairs in local currencies among…
File photo Spokesperson of the US State Department, Matthew Miller, has said that Pakistan supports basic democratic principles. During a press briefing in Washington, Matthew Miller said that there should be a free media, freedom of speech, freedom of assembly, these are all principles that support democratic elections. Talking about the incidents of terrorism in…
Courtesy: Reuters. Regarding the armed coup attempt of private military militias in Russia and the situation there, China said that China supports national stability in Russia. In a statement issued by the Chinese Foreign Ministry from Beijing, it was said that China supports Russia in maintaining national stability. The Chinese Foreign Ministry added that the…
Washington: The US Treasury Secretary has said that we support the IMF program for Pakistan. According to the details, the US appears to be a supporter of the IMF program for Pakistan, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen also acknowledged this in the House of Representatives committee. Janet Yellen said we support the IMF program for…
