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Africa CDC Warns Mpox Still Major Health Threat

(MENAFN) Mpox, a disease that has rapidly spread across various African nations and resulted in the deaths of hundreds, continues to be considered a serious health threat across the continent, according to the Africa Centers for Disease Control...

Armstrong appoints longtime public health leader Sherry Adams to serve as State Health Officer

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong today announced the appointment of Sherry Adams, administrator and CEO of the Southwestern District Health Unit, to serve as North Dakota’s next State Health Officer, effective Sept. 15, citing her extensive...

Moscow supports new defense agreement with Togo

(MENAFN) The Russian government has approved a draft law to ratify a military cooperation agreement with Togo, according to TASS. This step reflects Moscow’s expanding defense partnerships in West Africa, a region where French influence has...

Russia gives green light to army cooperation agreement with Togo

(MENAFN) The Russian government has given the green light to ratify a military cooperation agreement with Togo, marking another step in Moscow’s expanding defense relationships in West Africa, according to reports. The decision, made by Russia’s...

Russia Approves Military Deal with Togo

(MENAFN) The Russian government has given its approval to a draft law aimed at formalizing a military cooperation treaty with Togo, according to a news agency, which cited official meeting documents on Tuesday. This move by the government...

Member States Adopt Landmark Resolution on Skin Diseases at 78th World Health Assembly

This WHA Resolution marks a transformative step toward addressing the needs of over 2 billion people affected by skin conditions worldwide. GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, May 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a historic move to elevate skin health on the...

Minister Fajon: EU's partnership with Togo is vital for regional security and stability

SLOVENIA, April 9 - "Security and stability are the cornerstones of economic progress and development. The EU sees Togo as an important partner that plays an essential role in ensuring security in the Sahel. It will continue to help tackle the...

Commercial Service Helps MI Business Avoid Fraud in Ghana & Togo

MedViron designs and manufactures high quality and innovative medical furniture and equipment. It is based Zealand, Michigan, MedViron received a sales inquiry from a potential buyer in Ghana claiming that the order would be supplied to the...

NANO Nuclear Signs a Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of the Togolese Republic

NANO Nuclear to explore the peaceful use of atomic energy for sustainable socio-economic development in West African nation New York, N.Y., Dec. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: NNE) (“NANO Nuclear”), a leading...

Supporting children's health in Benin and Togo

In Benin and Togo, UN Volunteers with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) support access to health, education, and better living conditions for children. Ahouéfa Fernande Agossou, Rose Koudori Tao, and Mawouli Aimée Van-Lare are three...

Timor-Leste eliminates lymphatic filariasis as a public health problem

DECATUR, Ga., Nov. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Mectizan Donation Program applauds Timor-Leste for eliminating lymphatic filariasis (LF) as a public health problem, a remarkable achievement that was recently validated by the World Health...

Mpox Plagues Several Countries, Africa CDC Warns

(MENAFN) Mpox, which has devastated several African nations, claiming hundreds of lives, remains a serious health crisis, according to the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). In a statement released Thursday, the...

CBP intercepts back-to-back bushmeat at Detroit Metro Airport

ROMULUS, Mich. — U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists encountered potentially disease ridden bushmeat twice within one week at Detroit Metropolitan Airport late last month. CBP PHOTO - U.S. Customs and Border Protection...

80,000 Children Face Risk of Cholera Infection in West, Central Africa

(MENAFN) As the rainy season kicks off across West and Central Africa, approximately 80,000 children face a heightened risk of cholera infection, the UN children’s agency UNICEF warned Wednesday. The agency highlighted ongoing outbreaks in the...

UNICEF states thousands of children in Africa face risk of contracting cholera

(MENAFN) As the rainy season begins in West and Central Africa, approximately 80,000 children face a heightened risk of contracting cholera, according to UNICEF. The UN children's agency issued a statement on Wednesday highlighting active...

Regional WTO SPS workshop for French-speaking Africa concludes in Rabat

The event aimed to enhance the officials' knowledge and implementation of transparency obligations under the SPS Agreement and to strengthen coordination efforts at national and regional levels. The SPS Agreement addresses food safety and animal...

Education serves as key link between Russia, Africa

(MENAFN) For decades, education has served as a key link between Russia and Africa, shaping generations of professionals and leaders. The Soviet Union’s investment in academic exchange laid the groundwork for long-term partnerships, and today,...

Minister Fajon calls for stronger action and return of abducted Ukrainian children at Luxembourg meeting

SLOVENIA, April 14 - At the meeting, ministers discussed the escalating situation in Ukraine, where Russian attacks are intensifying, the number of casualties continues to rise and there is still no ceasefire agreement in sight. Minister Fajon...

New report finds women and girls still face widespread discrimination in sexist laws

Equality Now research finds that while some countries have made progress in strengthening women's legal rights, there has been alarming backsliding elsewhere. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, March 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new global report...

LAUGA A LE AFIOGA I LE PALEMIA MO LE TATALA ALOAI’INA O LE FA’ATONUFOLAU MO LE TAPU’EINA O LE OLAGA AMATA O FANAU TAUMEASINA ISLAND RESORT

SAMOA, February 11 - (11 FEPUARI 2025, 9.00AM) Susu lau susuga i le Taitai o le sauniga, Susuga Iese Uele Afifio Minisita o le Kapeneta, Sui o Pa’aga mai Fafo Taitai o ekalesia ma afio’aga, Mamalu o le auvala’aulia, Talofa Lava. O lea ua nofo ilo...