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Africa: WHO Launches Global Strategic Plan to Fight Rising Dengue and Other Aedes-Borne Arboviral Diseases

[ad_1] Today, the World Health Organization (WHO) launched the Global Strategic Preparedness, Readiness and Response Plan (SPRP) to tackle dengue and other Aedes-borne arboviruses. The Plan aims at reducing the burden of disease, suffering and deaths from dengue and other Aedes-borne arboviral diseases such as Zika and chikungunya, by fostering a global coordinated response. The Plan outlines priority actions to control transmission and offers recommendations to affected countries across various sectors, including disease surveillance, laboratory activities, vector control, community engagement, […]

todayOctober 4, 2024

Africa

Africa: WHO Director-General’s Opening Remarks At the Media Briefing – 3 October 2024

[ad_1] Good morning, good afternoon and good evening, As you know, Monday marks one year since the horrific attacks by Hamas and other armed groups on Israel. Those attacks began a chain of events that have caused unspeakable suffering to civilians in Israel, Gaza, the West Bank and now in Lebanon. Since the 7th of October last year, more than 1500 people have been killed in Israel, almost 42,000 in Gaza, and more than 700 in the West Bank. In […]

todayOctober 4, 2024

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Japan considers new 060 mobile number prefix as 070 runs low

[ad_1] Japan is running out of mobile phone numbers and may soon roll out a new prefix for the first time in more than a decade. Numbers starting with 060 could be available as early as December, according to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. Mobile phone numbers in Japan currently have 090, 080 and 070 prefixes. Only 5.3 million 070 numbers remain, while all usable 090 and 080 […]

todayOctober 4, 2024

Entertainment

Nigeria: Chimamanda Adichie Set to Release First Novel ‘Dream Count’ in 10 Years

[ad_1] In a departure from her recent work, a children's book titled Mama's Sleeping Scarf, 'Dream Count' delves into the profound emotions of love and heartbreak women endure, inviting readers to empathise with the characters. The highly anticipated 'Dream Count' is the first novel in a decade from the Nigerian-born and award-winning writer Chimamanda Adichie, set to be released next year. The novel will be released next year on 4 March 2025 and published in the UK º by 4th […]

todayOctober 3, 2024

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Buffett may target Japan banks or insurers for next purchase, analysts say

[ad_1] Market watchers are saying that Warren Buffett may be looking to buy Japanese financial firms and shipping companies as Berkshire Hathaway’s return to the yen bond markets fuels speculation he’s raising money to build stakes in value stocks.The billionaire’s company this week mandated banks to manage a yen bond sale in the global market, in a sign he may increase holdings in Japan. Most of his previous investment in […]

todayOctober 3, 2024

Entertainment

Nigeria: Group Donates 30 Desks, Exercise Books to Bauchi School

[ad_1] A Bauchi-based Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Kairos Initiative, has donated desks and other learning materials including books, pencils and cleaners to a primary school in Birshi Gandu, a community in Bauchi LGA of the state. Speaking during the donation, Executive Director of Kairos Initiative, Dr Moji Iheme, said the organization embarked on a need assessment and realised that the school was in dire need of the desks as there was none in the classrooms. Iheme explained, "We discovered that the […]

todayOctober 3, 2024

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1 in 6 workers in Japan use resignation agencies to change jobs

[ad_1] In Japan, 1 in 6 workers used resignation agencies to change their jobs in the year through June, employment information provider Mynavi said in a survey report Thursday. The survey showed that 16.6% of respondents who changed their jobs used such agencies, which perform resignation procedures on their behalf. It found that 18.6% of people who changed careers in their 20s and 17.3% of those in their 40s used […]

todayOctober 3, 2024

Africa

Africa: How Russia Is Helping Africa Connect to the Global South

[ad_1] The Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, held annually in Russia's Far East, has gradually established itself as a key platform for economic and geopolitical discussions. While the primary goal of this event is to strengthen ties between Russia and its Asian partners, it also offers a unique opportunity for African nations to deepen their relationships with eastern countries. The latest forum, held between September 3 and September 6, garnered significant attention, particularly due to the impactful speech by Russian […]

todayOctober 3, 2024

News

Zimbabwe: Safeguarding Officer Key for CAF Schools Tourney

[ad_1] ONE of the key elements of the CAF African Schools Football Championship, COSAFA Qualifier in Walvis Bay, Namibia from October 11-13 will be teaching the participating players life skills they can carry forward with them. Many of the learners in the Under-15 age group will be travelling outside of their countries for the first time and taking in new experiences in an unfamiliar environment, which can be both exciting and daunting. Looking after their best interests, a Safeguarding Officer […]

todayOctober 3, 2024

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