Health

With cases now doubling in Africa every three weeks, the Delta variant of COVID-19 has spread to 16 countries and it is present in three of the five nations reporting the highest caseloads. The variant is the most contagious yet - up to 60% more transmissible than other variants.

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on tourism could result in a more than $4 trillion loss to the global economy, UN trade and development body UNCTAD said on Wednesday in a report issued jointly with the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). 

Artificial Intelligence (AI) holds “enormous potential” for improving the health of millions around the world if ethics and human rights are at the heart of its design, deployment, and use, the head of the UN health agency said on Monday. 

Unveiling the Pillars: Celebrating the Anniversary of the Foundation for a Drug-Free World In the heart of a bustling city, amidst the chaos of modern life, stands an organization that has been silently transforming lives for a decade. The Drug Free World Foundation, an unsung hero in the war against substance abuse, is preparing to celebrate its milestone anniversary. For ten years, this foundation has been diligently working to shatter the chains of addiction, one individual at a time. Its unwavering commitment to education, prevention, and rehabilitation has become the bedrock of its success. As the anniversary approaches, the foundation has decided to unveil the pillars that have supported its noble mission. These pillars represent the core values that have guided their tireless efforts: truth, compassion, and empowerment. Truth, the first pillar, embodies the foundation's dedication to providing accurate information about drugs and their devastating effects. Armed with knowledge, they believe individuals can make informed choices and steer clear of the treacherous path of addiction. Compassion, the second pillar, is the driving force behind their unwavering support for those affected by substance abuse. From offering counseling services to organizing support groups, the foundation stands as a beacon of hope, extending a helping hand to those in need. Empowerment

Foodwatch is asking the European Council to render possible 0%-VAT for non-processed fruit and vegetables when revising the EU VAT framework so that Member States are able to subsidise these healthy food choices.  Tackling obesity...

The adult penguin Enrique of the species Eudyptes chrysocome, which lives in the zoo in St. Louis, USA, received special boots. They were provided by concerned zoo officials to relieve his arthritis, according to...

More than a third of the calories we eat are from sugar or white flour. Our body can not cope with such a huge load and it is worth thinking about how to completely...

Turkey has begun mass production of a new test developed in the country, which with 99 percent accuracy detects the presence of a coronavirus in just 10 seconds, Turkish private television CNN-Turk reported. The coronavirus...

Australia will abolish the Vaxzevria vaccine from the British-Swedish company AstraZeneca by the end of 2021, said the head of the government's COVID-19 task force, Lieutenant General John Fruen. According to him, the vaccine "AstraZeneca"...

With 1,500 new cases of coronavirus per day, concern is growing again in Portugal. And in particular in Lisbon and its region, faced with the Delta variant of Covid-19. The Delta variant now represents 70%...

More than five million people worldwide became millionaires in 2020, despite the damage COVID-19 has done to economies. That's according to a study commissioned by Credit Suisse and published by the BBC. Statistics show that...

Top UN rights experts appealed on Thursday for all governments to ensure that victims of torture receive the rehabilitation services they need, along with guarantees that those who help them do not suffer reprisals.  

Thousands of families in southern Madagascar are on the edge of starvation, and “holding on for dear life”, the UN food agency chief said on Wednesday - after bearing witness to the suffering firsthand - urging the world to step-up and take action.   

With school closures triggered by COVID-19 disrupting both education and access to nutritious meals, two UN agencies on Tuesday launched new measures to help improve the well-being of 1.9 billion school-aged children and adolescents around the world. 

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