The report said the "widest-ranging catastrophe" - the one that has hit every country regardless of the actual spread of the disease - is economic.... Sep 16
A WHO report on efforts by Mauritius to curbs COVID-19... Sep 05
The report, "From Insights to Action: Gender Equality in the wake of COVID-19", said that the gender poverty gap will worsen further still in ... Sep 03
Togo emerged victorious when they overcame a sleeping sickness. Its the first African country.... Aug 31
According to UNICEF, in India, there are still around 20 million children under five years of age who are suffering from wasting.... Jul 29
Asia and central and eastern Europe will see some of the fastest reductions, according to the analysis... Jul 15
The Saharan dust plume will hang over the region until the middle of next week, deteriorating the air quality in Texas, Florida... Jun 26
UN agency's chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan comments come after the WHO on Wednesday stopped testing of the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine in the trial of ... Jun 19
On Monday, the World Bank said it expected 70-100 million people to be pushed into extreme poverty by the pandemic.... Jun 13
The UN agency is concerned about rising numbers of cases and deaths in Africa, Eastern Europe, Latin America and some Asian countries, even as the ... Apr 28
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India remittances may fall to $64 billion From $83 billion. Globally remittances are projected to decline sharply by about 20 percent this year due to ... Apr 23
The foundation will provide up to $100 million to improve detection, isolation and treatment efforts; protect at-risk populations in Africa and South Asia; and ... Feb 07
Accepting entries from today until May 21st, 2020, via its online portal, the UAE’s pioneering global award for rewarding impact, innovation, and inspiration – across ... Jan 30
Now in its 12th edition, the annual US$3 million Prize is the UAE’s pioneering sustainability award for recognising innovative, impactful and inspirational solutions ... Jan 16
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