Health
Untreated hearing loss threatens nearly 2.5 billion people worldwide – WHO
By 2050, around one-in-four people will be living with some degree of hearing loss, the UN health agency warned on Tuesday, in its first World Report on Hearing.
Europe
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Europe
International Women’s Day 2021: Women leading the fight against COVID-19
MEPs and national parliamentarians will discuss women’s key role in fighting the pandemic during an inter-parliamentary committee meeting on Thursday morning.Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality Source : ©…
America
‘We sink or we swim together’: 5 things you need to know about COVAX
COVAX has been trending in stories about the COVID-19 pandemic in recent days, particularly in relation to the shipment of vaccines to Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire, the first to arrive…
Health
UN’s nuclear watchdog agency will not be ‘bargaining chip’ in Iran nuclear deal
The head of the UN’s nuclear watchdog agency told journalists on Monday that inspections in Iran should not be used as a “bargaining chip” to revive a troubled nuclear deal.
Health
COVID-19 cases rise for first time in seven weeks: WHO
After six consecutive weeks of decline, COVID-19 cases worldwide increased last week for the first time, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday.
News
Iraq: An overview of the Church and of the country’s Christian communities – Vatican News
Pope Francis is to undertake the first-ever apostolic journey to Iraq from 5 to 8 March. We offer an overview of the nation's ancientand diverse Christian communities, of their plight…
News
DRC: Over 20 civilians killed days after slaying of Italian ambassador. – Vatican News
Only days after the fatal attack on the Italian Ambassador, more civilians have since been massacred in the eastern province of the DRC.
News
Pope appeals for release of 317 schoolgirls kidnapped in Nigeria – Vatican News
Pope Francis joins the Bishops of Nigeria in appealing for the release of 317 schoolgirls who were abducted in northwest Nigeria on Friday.
Europe
ESMA NEWSLETTER – Nº21
SAVE THE DATE – ESMA 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY CONFERENCE – 23 MARCH 2021 As part of ESMA’s 10th year anniversary celebrations, we are hosting an online conference which will reflect…