Nations at UN climate talks agree on $300B a year for poor countries

Nations at UN climate talks agree on 0B a year for poor countries

BAKU, AZERBAIJAN —  United Nations climate talks adopted a deal to inject at least $300 billion annually in humanity’s fight against climate change, aimed at helping poor nations cope with the ravages of global warming in tense negotiations in the city where industry first tapped oil. The $300 billion will go to developing countries who … Read more

UN talks in disarray as developing nations reject climate cash rough draft

UN talks in disarray as developing nations reject climate cash rough draft

BAKU, AZERBAIJAN —  As nerves frayed and the clock ticked, negotiators from rich and poor nations were huddled in one room Saturday during overtime United Nations climate talks to try to hash out an elusive deal on money for developing countries to curb and adapt to climate change. But the rough draft of a proposal … Read more

From Africa to Sweden and now Pakistan, how mpox is spreading across the globe – Firstpost

From Africa to Sweden and now Pakistan, how mpox is spreading across the globe – Firstpost

Mpox, a viral infection that spreads through close contact, has been declared a global health emergency for the second time in two years. The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday issued its highest level of alert for the viral disease, noting that more than 14,000 cases and 524 deaths in Africa this year have already … Read more

Africa’s Negotiators urge world leaders to triple Adaptation Funds

Africa’s Negotiators urge world leaders to triple Adaptation Funds

The delegations of the African Group of Negotiators (AGN) at the ongoing United Nations Climate Change Conference in Baku have called on world leaders to triple the continent’s adaptation funds amidst the lingering climate-induced crisis ravaging the region. The group made this known Tuesday during the High-Level ministerial dialogue on the urgent need to increase … Read more

In Graphics | A simple guide to understanding mpox – Firstpost

In Graphics | A simple guide to understanding mpox – Firstpost

The World Health Organization has declared the spread of mpox a global health hazard and has warned that the virus might ultimately cross international borders. On Friday, Sweden announced that it had recorded its first case amid scientists being concerned about the spread of a new version of the disease. Let’s take a closer look read … Read more

Urban mosquito sparks malaria surge in East Africa

Urban mosquito sparks malaria surge in East Africa

NAIROBI, KENYA —  The spread of a mosquito in East Africa that thrives in urban areas and is immune to insecticide is fueling a surge in malaria that could reverse decades of progress against the disease, experts say. Africa accounted for about 95% of the 249 million malaria cases and 608,000 deaths worldwide in 2022, … Read more

Zimbabwe urged to put money into cancer treatment services

Zimbabwe urged to put money into cancer treatment services

Cancer patients and advocates are urging authorities in Zimbabwe to ensure cancer centers have lifesaving equipment needed to properly treat patients. Some patients say public hospitals do not have working machines to provide radiotherapy. Columbus Mavhunga has more from Harare. (Camera: Columbus Mavhunga) Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Pioneer Newz is an automatic … Read more

India’s Bharat Biotech to launch oral cholera vaccine amid global shortage – Firstpost

India’s Bharat Biotech to launch oral cholera vaccine amid global shortage – Firstpost

India’s Bharat Biotech said on Tuesday its oral cholera vaccine cleared a latestage trial and that it plans a global launch, aiming to make up to 200 million doses a year amid an expanding outbreak of the disease and treatment shortages. read more India’s Bharat Biotech said on Tuesday its oral cholera vaccine cleared a … Read more

World Bank helps Malawi’s poorest tackle climate shocks

World Bank helps Malawi’s poorest tackle climate shocks

The World Bank is helping Malawi’s vulnerable communities address the impact of the climate-related disasters, such as cyclones and drought, that the country has been facing since 2022. Participants say increased community involvement would lead to more immediate outcomes from the program. Lameck Masina reports from the Karonga District in northern Malawi Read original article … Read more

How Pakistan’s Peshawar has emerged as mpox ‘epicentre’ – Firstpost

How Pakistan’s Peshawar has emerged as mpox ‘epicentre’ – Firstpost

Mpox has been declared a global health emergency for the second time in two years. A new form of the virus, clade lb, has triggered global concern as it seems to be spreading quickly and little is known about the strain. The virus has spread to several countries outside Africa. This includes Pakistan, which reported … Read more