If not, then look no further than the UN World Health Organization (WHO), which has just catalogued the 19 fungi that represent the greatest public health risk today. The aim of listing these fungal “priority pathogens” is to promote research and strengthen our response to fungal infections and antifungal resistance. People most at risk are those with underlying health problems or a weakened immune system, WHO said. And just how important the issue is, was demonstrated during the COVID-19 pandemic, when invasive fungal infections increased significantly among hospitalized patients, “often with devastating consequences”. “New groups at risk of invasive fungal disease are constantly being identified,” WHO warned…
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“If nothing is done, the effects of terrorism, violent extremism and organized crime will be felt far beyond the region and the African continent”, said Secretary-General António Guterres, in his remarks issued by his Spokesperson’s Office. “A coordinated international breakthrough is urgently needed. We must rethink our collective approach and show creativity, going beyond existing efforts.” The insecurity is making a “catastrophic humanitarian situation even worse”, he said, leaving some beleaguered national governments, without any access to their own citizens. ‘Deadly grip’ tightening Meanwhile, “non-State armed groups are tightening their deadly grip over the region and are even seeking to extend their presence into…
The Xebec Tri-Screen 2 is a productivity-focused peripheral for use with your choice of laptop to achieve a triple-display setup from virtually anywhere. The device works by being positioned onto the rear of any laptop ranging from 12 to 18-inches and sliding out the kickstand at the rear to offer a bit of additional support. The two displays in the unit can be slid out thanks to a pull tab on each one and will position themselves onto either side of the laptop for an immersive setup.The Xebec Tri-Screen 2 has displays with a 6.5mm thickness to give them an…
Gone but not forgotten. One day after the news broke of the tragic death of Grant Wahl, LeBron James took to Twitter to share the positive effect the sports writer had on his life and career. “You had a huge impact on me and my family and I’m so appreciative of you,” the NBA star tweeted on Dec. 9. “A great person and journalist. Rest In Paradise Grant Wahl.” Wahl covered James as a high school student and famously authored the Sports Illustrated 2002 cover story “The Chosen One” about the then 16-year-old basketball player from Ohio. The L.A. Lakers star, now 37, also paid tribute…
During the United Nations biodiversity summit in Montreal, an international conversation group on Friday highlighted how humanity is dangerously failing marine life with illegal and unsustainable fishing, pollution from agricultural and industrial runoff, and activities that drive up global temperatures.”If we are to secure a new future for the world’s oceans and the essential biodiversity they harbor, we must act now.”The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species now features 150,388 species, 42,108 of which face possible extinction. Of the 17,903 marine animals and plants on the list, more than 1,550 are at risk.”Today’s IUCN…
Some 1500 young people got together at the Semans Lapè (Seeds of Peace) project event supported by the UN Peacebuilding Fund. UN Haiti/Jonathan Boulet-Groulx Craft products, including earrings, are exhibited at a youth event in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Rosemonde* (23 years old) “I live in Cite Soleil which is under the control of gangs. There is only one road out of my neighbourhood, and it is often flooded or full of trash, so it’s difficult to participate in outside activities. My mother is not at home right now and I am the eldest of six children, so I do what I can to…
Police have arrested 25 people accused of planning to overthrow the German government in a series of raids across the country. The group is accused of trying to instate Heinrich XIII – a descendant of German royalty – as their leader. Among those arrested were members of the Reichsbürger (which translates as citizens of the Reich), a disparate movement of groups and individuals, including some with extreme-right views. Reichsbürger adherents have been stopped from attempting violent action before, but this latest incident and its alleged members have caused greater concern. A former member of the German parliament, who was also…
The Givenchy G-shopper tote shopping bag is a new accessory for the French fashion house designed with a certain level of rusticity for discerning fashion aficionados to add into their wardrobe. The bag is crafted using polyethylene instead of luxurious materials like leather, which gives it a decidedly more simplistic appearance. The see-through bag is emblazoned with the brand’s name and accented by a simple set of material handles.The Givenchy G-shopper tote shopping bag comes in three two size options including mini and XL, which are priced at $725 and $995, respectively. The bag takes a decidedly less glamorous spot…
IATA has forecast the global airline industry to return to profitability in 2023 as airlines continue to cut losses stemming from the effects of the COVID19 pandemic to their business in 2022. In 2023, airlines are expected to post a small net profit of $4.7 billion, a 0.6% net profit margin and the first profit since 2019 when industry net profits were $26.4 billion (3.1% net profit margin). In 2022, airline net losses are expected to be $6.9 billion, an improvement on the $9.7 billion loss for 2022 in IATA’s June outlook and significantly better than losses of $42.0 billion…
An estimated 10.6 million people fell ill with TB last year, an increase of 4.5 per cent over 2020, and 1.6 million people died from the disease, including 187,000 who were HIV-positive. The burden of drug-resistant TB (DR-TB) also increased by three per cent during the same period, with some 450,000 new cases of a type that is resistant to the antibiotic rifampicin, or RR-TB. This marked the first time in many years that the number of people falling ill with TB and drug-resistant TB, both increased. Learning from the pandemic “If the pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that…