risks, building resilience and accelerating research, there is every reason to dream of a malaria-free future”. Lifesaving bednets In 2020, more insecticide treated bednets (ITNs) – the primary defense in most malaria-endemic countries – were distributed than in any year on record. And distributions in 2021 were strong overall, similar to pre-pandemic levels. However, Benin, Eritrea, Indonesia, Nigeria, Solomon Islands, Thailand, Uganda, and Vanuatu distributed less than 60 per cent of their ITNs and Botswana, Central African Republic, Chad, Haiti, India, Pakistan and Sierra Leone did not dispense any. Tracking other interventions In 2021, seasonal malaria chemoprevention – a highly effective, community-based intervention –…
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The Fourth Annual Meeting of the Global Investors for Sustainable Development (GISD) Alliance, is focused on supporting developing countries on the road to meeting the SDGs, and it took place at UN Headquarters in New York amid a worsening global economic outlook brought on by war in Ukraine, climate change, and COVID-19 – all of which is threatening long-term investment, said a press release issued by GISD. ‘No time to waste’ “The large and persistent SDG financing gap must spur our collective effort to scale up private finance and investment for the SDGs. There is no time to waste. We cannot afford…
Special Coordinator Tor Wennesland called for stronger international commitment towards the two-State solution and outlined potential ways to move forward. He reported that high levels of violence in the occupied West Bank and Israel in recent months has resulted in grave suffering. This included attacks against civilians from both sides, increased use of arms, and settler-related violence. Surge in violence “After decades of persistent violence, illegal settlement expansion, dormant negotiations and deepening occupation, the conflict is again reaching a boiling point,” he said. Last week, two Israelis were killed, and more than a dozen injured, in bombings in Jerusalem,…
Cherelle Griner, the wife of Brittney Griner, expressed “sincere gratitude” to President Biden and other administration officials, including Vice President Harris and national security adviser Jack Sullivan, as she spoke at the White House after Biden announced the release from Russia of the WNBA star.Cherelle Griner said that while Thursday is a day of celebration for her, she and Brittney Griner would like to see the return of other detained Americans.“B.G. is not here to say this, but I will gladly speak on her behalf and say that B.G. and I will remain committed to the work of getting every…
When Abiy Ahmed took power as Ethiopia’s prime minister in April 2018, he was the youngest head of government in Africa. At 42, he represented a stark contrast to many ageing African leaders who had been in position for decades. These leaders often stake their claim to power by referring to their victories in revolutionary wars many decades back. Before Abiy’s entry, Ethiopia had been governed by the same party for 27 years – the Ethiopian People’s Revolutionary Democratic Front. This was a coalition of parties established by the Tigray People’s Liberation Front in 1991. The party claimed legitimacy by…
The Spinach FEELZ THC+CBC Day Trip gummies are being launched in Canada by Cronos Group Inc. as a first-of-its-kind product perfect for providing a stimulating experience. The gummies feature a 3:1 ratio of CBC to THC with 30mg of CBC and 10mg of THC per pack of five servings. Featuring a Mango Lime flavor, the gummies are reported to provide an uplifting experience that will energize the person and help them to enjoy whatever their day or trip holds.Chairman, President and CEO of the Cronos Group Mike Gorenstein commented on the Spinach FEELZ THC+CBC Day Trip gummies saying, “Our patent…
Seismicity under Machín volcano started increasing at 11:23 LT on December 2, 2022, with signals indicating rock fracturing. This small but explosive volcano is located at the southern end of the Ruiz-Tolima massif. Its last eruption took place in 1180 CE. By 13:20 LT, a total of 393 signals were detected. The largest event was M4.5 detected at 12:36 LT, located about 900 m (2 900 feet) SSW of the main dome at a depth of 3 km (1.8 miles).1 The quake was felt in Cajamarca (14 km / 8.7 miles WSW), Ibagué (17 km / 10.5 miles ESE), and…
This is a breaking story… Please check back for possible updates…U.S. Women’s National Basketball Association player Brittney Griner on Thursday was freed from a Russian penal colony and is headed home thanks to a prisoner exchange for arms dealer Viktor Bout.”Moments ago I spoke to Brittney Griner,” tweeted U.S. President Joe Biden, who also spoke about the development from the White House alongside Cherelle Griner, the WNBA star’s wife. “She is safe. She is on a plane. She is on her way home.”Cherelle Griner expressed her “sincere gratitude” for Biden and others in his administration—including Vice President Kamala Harris and Secretary…
Pick: Bengals -6 (By Wedneday morning, this spread had moved to Bengals -6½.)Whether it was because Deshaun Watson was rusty or because their offense struggled with the midseason change at quarterback, the Browns’ offense wasn’t great Sunday against the Texans. Cleveland won, 27-14, but its offense didn’t score a touchdown, with the team instead getting scores via fumble return, punt return and interception return. (It was only the fourth time since 2001 that one team got scores of that nature in the same game.) Of its 11 non-kneeldown drives, the Browns punted six times and had three others end because…
LONDON — This was the year war returned to Europe, and few facets of life were left untouched.Russia’s invasion of its neighbor Ukraine unleashed misery on millions of Ukrainians, shattered Europe’s sense of security, ripped up the geopolitical map and rocked the global economy. The shockwaves made life more expensive in homes across Europe, worsened a global migrant crisis and complicated the world’s response to climate change.“What do we hear today? It’s not just rocket explosions, battles, the roar of aircraft. It is the sound of a new Iron Curtain lowering and closing Russia away from the civilized world.” —…