First Famine, Now Cholera and Dengue Fever Surge Hits War-Torn Sudan November 4, 2024 Khartoum, Sudan – Sudan is facing a triple public health crisis, with a worsening famine, a surge in cholera cases, and a rapid increase in dengue fever. The country has been ravaged by conflict for decades, and the famine, which was … Read more
Lebanon: UN condemns increasing loss of life and civilian suffering November 4, 2024 The United Nations on Friday condemned the increasing loss of life and civilian suffering in Lebanon, calling on all parties to the conflict to immediately cease hostilities and respect international law. The UN statement came after a day of intense fighting in … Read more
Gaza: Polio Campaign Reaches 94,000 Children in Besieged North November 04, 2024 Gaza City, Palestine – A polio vaccination campaign in the besieged northern Gaza Strip has successfully reached over 94,000 children, a significant milestone in protecting the population from the crippling disease. The campaign, launched earlier this month, was carried out in coordination with … Read more
Aid Restrictions and Dismantling UNRWA Will Compound Gazans’ Suffering November 4, 2024 – The announcement by the United States to cut funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) and the Israeli government’s decision to dismantle the agency altogether will have dire consequences for the people of Gaza. UNRWA provides vital services to … Read more
Lebanon: UN condemns increasing loss of life and civilian suffering November 4, 2024 The United Nations has condemned the increasing loss of life and civilian suffering in Lebanon, following a wave of violence that has claimed the lives of dozens of people in recent weeks. In a statement released on Friday, the UN Special Coordinator … Read more
Aid Restrictions and Dismantling UNRWA Will Compound Gazans’ Suffering November 4, 2024 In a move that has sparked international condemnation, Israel has announced new restrictions on humanitarian aid to the besieged Gaza Strip. The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has also been targeted, with the Israeli … Read more
First Famine, Now Cholera and Dengue Fever Surge Hits War-Torn Sudan November 4, 2024 Khartoum, Sudan War-ravaged Sudan is facing a triple threat of famine, cholera, and dengue fever, putting millions of lives at risk. The country’s health system has been decimated by decades of conflict, and the ongoing civil war has displaced millions of … Read more
Gaza: Polio Campaign Reaches 94,000 Children in Besieged North November 4, 2024 Gaza City, Gaza Strip – A massive polio vaccination campaign has successfully reached 94,000 children in the besieged northern Gaza Strip, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The campaign, launched on November 2, aimed to vaccinate all children under the age of … Read more
Carbon Markets Could Boost Climate Action in Least Developed Countries November 4, 2024 According to a new report by the World Bank, carbon markets have the potential to significantly boost climate action in least developed countries (LDCs). The report, titled “Carbon Markets: A Potential Game-Changer for Climate Action in LDCs,” finds that carbon markets could … Read more
Green Energy Shift Must Also Bring Prosperity and Equality: UN Deputy Chief Date: 2024-11-04 12:00 Source: United Nations Summary: The United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Amina J. Mohammed, has emphasized the importance of ensuring that the transition to green energy also promotes prosperity and equality for all. This shift, which is crucial for mitigating climate change, … Read more