Tag: World Health Organization

Why some African nations are rejecting new US health aid deals

A new approach to US foreign assistance After dismantling the main US body for delivering foreign assistance last year, the Trump administration is again offering...

Ebola treatment trial begins in DR Congo

First patient enrolled A trial of potential treatments for the species of virus behind the current deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo...

1,300 deaths linked to record temperatures in Europe heatwave

WHO warns of rising death toll Europe's unprecedented early summer heatwave may be responsible for hundreds of excess deaths, according to the head of the...

Call for stronger action against elderly abuse – Growing concern over hidden violence

The need to strengthen protection and prevention mechanisms to tackle elderly abuse has been highlighted by the Third Age Observatory in a statement marking...

Over 900 Ebola cases in DR Congo, WHO reports

More than 900 people are suspected to have been infected with the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, according to the...

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Cyprus emergency system to bring video and SMS to 112

The Next Generation 112 system will transform emergency communications...

Bangkok bar fire kills at least 27, dozens injured

A huge fire tore through a bar in Bangkok...

Sam Neill has died at 78, after remarkable screen career

New Zealand actor Sam Neill, whose extraordinary range took...

Where Cyprus migration funding of €480m is going

Around €480 million is expected to be allocated to...
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