Through its Investing in Early Years for Human Development Project, the World Bank supported a range of early childhood interventions in Senegal, particularly through the provision of essential nutrition services, benefiting 14 million mothers and children. It helped the government of Senegal to address critical health and...
Immediate action is needed to stem an unprecedented multi-year upsurge in cholera cases worldwide, according to the International Coordinating Group (ICG) on Vaccine Provision. Actions include investing in access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene, testing and detecting outbreaks quickly, improving quality of and access to...
As of 20 February 2024, all girls aged 12 in Kosovo* are eligible to receive the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine for lifelong protection from cervical cancer. To comprehensively roll out the vaccine, Pristina health authorities launched a vaccination campaign at schools aiming to reach over 12 000 girls in 2024; 116 doses...
In a landmark ruling for fundamental freedoms in Colombia, the Inter-American Court of Human Rights found that for over two decades the state government harassed, surveilled, and persecuted members of a lawyer’s group that defends human rights defenders, activists, and indigenous people putting the attorneys’ lives at risk.
The Netherlands has the fourth lowest incarceration rate in the WHO European Region – with health policies which strive to provide necessary care to all people living in prisons, leaving no one behind. Currently, the country is taking steps to tackle the major challenge of mental health disorders – the most prevalent health...
India Business News: India plans to transition to living wages by 2025 with ILO's support, exceeding current minimum wage levels. The Code on Wages aims for a universal wa
The World Bank-financed Gambia Essential Health Services Strengthening Project implemented an innovative approach by conducting a simultaneous mass registration of both birth certificates and national health insurance memberships. Between August 1, 2022, and February 28, 2023, more than half of the population was registered and...
A new report from the United Nations Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UN IGME) shows that Morocco has made significant progress in reducing child mortality over the past few decades.
Nigeria has become the first country in the world to roll out the "revolutionary" new Men5CV vaccine against meningitis, the World Health Organization (WHO) said.
In just 15 years, Rwanda has increased its electricity access to 75% from 6% in 2009. This took government ownership, leadership, and commitment, partnership with the private sector, funding from development partners, and dedicated structure and institutional strengthening.
WASHINGTON, April 11 (Reuters) - A rule requiring gun dealers to obtain federal licenses and conduct background checks regardless of where they sell guns has been finalized and will soon go into effect, the U.S. Justice Department announced on Thursday.
Obioma Chukwuike went to an all-girls boarding school in Nigeria, but was not sure if she was a girl or a boy. “Everybody seemed so worried about my body all the time. People kept asking me if I was a girl or a boy and I would answer: ‘I don’t know. I am just me’.”
Responding to a vote by the Senate of the Netherlands for introducing a consent-based definition of rape into the country’s Sexual Offences Act, Dagmar Oudshoorn, Director of Amnesty International Netherlands, said: “The Netherlands has taken the final step to change the outdated Dutch law and recognize that sex without...
I was riding with my bicycle. One of the elastic straps sticks out a little from my bag, gets caught somewhere, I hear a loud click, then see it spin in the air and finally land on the other side of the road.
The disease once guaranteed an early death—but a new treatment has given many patients a chance to live decades longer than expected. What do they do now?
Spain’s Catalonia region rolled out this week a pioneering women’s health initiative that offers millions of women and girls reusable menstruation products for free.
Combining Childhood Education and Nutrition to Cultivate Bright Futures in Senegal (www.worldbank.org)
Through its Investing in Early Years for Human Development Project, the World Bank supported a range of early childhood interventions in Senegal, particularly through the provision of essential nutrition services, benefiting 14 million mothers and children. It helped the government of Senegal to address critical health and...
Global deployment of rapid diagnostic tests to boost fight against cholera (www.who.int)
Immediate action is needed to stem an unprecedented multi-year upsurge in cholera cases worldwide, according to the International Coordinating Group (ICG) on Vaccine Provision. Actions include investing in access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene, testing and detecting outbreaks quickly, improving quality of and access to...
How Egypt Won its Battle Against Hepatitis C (www.worldbank.org)
After a public health campaign of just one year, Egypt has effectively eliminated Hepatitis C, the third leading cause of death in the country.
Kosovo* introduces HPV vaccine in immunization schedule: outreach in schools and beyond to reach every girl (www.who.int)
As of 20 February 2024, all girls aged 12 in Kosovo* are eligible to receive the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine for lifelong protection from cervical cancer. To comprehensively roll out the vaccine, Pristina health authorities launched a vaccination campaign at schools aiming to reach over 12 000 girls in 2024; 116 doses...
In Historic Victory for Human Rights in Colombia, Inter-American Court Finds State Agencies Violated Human Rights of Lawyers Defending Activists (www.eff.org)
In a landmark ruling for fundamental freedoms in Colombia, the Inter-American Court of Human Rights found that for over two decades the state government harassed, surveilled, and persecuted members of a lawyer’s group that defends human rights defenders, activists, and indigenous people putting the attorneys’ lives at risk.
The Netherlands paves the way for improved prison health policies (www.who.int)
The Netherlands has the fourth lowest incarceration rate in the WHO European Region – with health policies which strive to provide necessary care to all people living in prisons, leaving no one behind. Currently, the country is taking steps to tackle the major challenge of mental health disorders – the most prevalent health...
Government to replace minimum wage with living wage by 2025 - Times of India (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)
India Business News: India plans to transition to living wages by 2025 with ILO's support, exceeding current minimum wage levels. The Code on Wages aims for a universal wa
A Transformative Journey of Mass Birth Registration and Health Insurance in The Gambia (www.worldbank.org)
The World Bank-financed Gambia Essential Health Services Strengthening Project implemented an innovative approach by conducting a simultaneous mass registration of both birth certificates and national health insurance memberships. Between August 1, 2022, and February 28, 2023, more than half of the population was registered and...
Morocco Achieves Remarkable Progress in Reducing Child Mortality, UNICEF Report Reveals (www.moroccoworldnews.com)
A new report from the United Nations Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UN IGME) shows that Morocco has made significant progress in reducing child mortality over the past few decades.
The suitcase-sized kit helping to rid the Philippines of one of history’s great killers (www.theguardian.com)
Tuberculosis has plagued the world for thousands of years and remains a leading cause of death
Nigeria becomes first country to roll out new meningitis vaccine, WHO says (www.reuters.com)
Nigeria has become the first country in the world to roll out the "revolutionary" new Men5CV vaccine against meningitis, the World Health Organization (WHO) said.
Ingredients for Accelerating Universal Electricity Access: Lessons from Rwanda’s Inspirational Approach. (www.worldbank.org)
In just 15 years, Rwanda has increased its electricity access to 75% from 6% in 2009. This took government ownership, leadership, and commitment, partnership with the private sector, funding from development partners, and dedicated structure and institutional strengthening.
Ghana’s free high school policy is getting more girls to complete secondary education – study (theconversation.com)
Free secondary educational policy in Ghana is worthwhile but struggles to keep up with quality.
US to close 'gun show loophole' and require more background checks (www.reuters.com)
WASHINGTON, April 11 (Reuters) - A rule requiring gun dealers to obtain federal licenses and conduct background checks regardless of where they sell guns has been finalized and will soon go into effect, the U.S. Justice Department announced on Thursday.
A “big victory” for intersex people and their rights (www.ohchr.org)
Obioma Chukwuike went to an all-girls boarding school in Nigeria, but was not sure if she was a girl or a boy. “Everybody seemed so worried about my body all the time. People kept asking me if I was a girl or a boy and I would answer: ‘I don’t know. I am just me’.”
What's the worst imminent death simulator you've experienced ?
A moment were you had the false impression you were close to death....
Netherlands: ‘Historic victory’ as Dutch law adopts consent-based definition of rape (www.amnesty.org)
Responding to a vote by the Senate of the Netherlands for introducing a consent-based definition of rape into the country’s Sexual Offences Act, Dagmar Oudshoorn, Director of Amnesty International Netherlands, said: “The Netherlands has taken the final step to change the outdated Dutch law and recognize that sex without...
CDC: US life expectancy rises after 2-year dip (www.politico.com)
The report marks a notable reversal: People born in the U.S. in 2022 can expect to live 77.5 years, an increase from 76.4 in 2021.
Cambodia sees significant drop in TB deaths and new cases in last two decades, says PM (www.thestar.com.my)
Cambodia has seen a remarkable decline in Tuberculosis (TB) deaths and new cases in more than two decades, Prime Minister Hun Manet said on Sunday.
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Restoring Indigenous stewardship: Yurok Tribe to co-manage National Park lands (www.optimistdaily.com)
A momentous deal marks a turning point in the effort to reclaim Native American ancestral lands.
Tennessee’s ELVIS Act: A pioneering legislation protects artists from AI misuse (www.optimistdaily.com)
Discover how Tennessee's ELVIS Act establishes a precedent for artist protection against AI replication.
What cartoonish event has ever happened to you?
I was riding with my bicycle. One of the elastic straps sticks out a little from my bag, gets caught somewhere, I hear a loud click, then see it spin in the air and finally land on the other side of the road.
The Cystic-Fibrosis Breakthrough That Changed Everything (www.theatlantic.com)
The disease once guaranteed an early death—but a new treatment has given many patients a chance to live decades longer than expected. What do they do now?
The Spanish region of Catalonia offers women and girls free and reusable menstruation products (apnews.com)
Spain’s Catalonia region rolled out this week a pioneering women’s health initiative that offers millions of women and girls reusable menstruation products for free.