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Bangladesh
In Bangladesh, Nipah Virus Keeps the Health System on its Toes
There’s no cure and no vaccine for the Nipah Virus – and so far this year, both confirmed cases have resulted in deaths.
By Mohammad...
Finance and Economy
New Zealand to Repeal World-First Law Banning Tobacco Sales for Future Generations
The Public Health Communication Center, a Wellington-based advocacy group called the arguments proffered by the government as “‘Zombie arguments’ that New Zealand’s smoke-free measures...
Climate change
Pakistan’s People Victims of Calculus of Climate Injustice: António Guterres
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said at the United Nations General Assembly that a third of Pakistan had been deluged and that many island States...
Health
Relief: Monkeypox Not a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, Says WHO
The Emergency Committee pointed out that disease has been circulating in a number of African countries for decades and has been neglected in terms...
Accountability
COVID-19 Could Derail SDGs for Next Five Years, Says Report
The progress of SDGs was already lagging before the pandemic. Scientists have warned that COVID-19 will remain uncontrolled in many countries unless coordinated action...
Agriculture
Successive Heatwaves in India, Pakistan Highlight Role Of Early Warnings
It is premature to attribute the extreme heat in India and Pakistan solely to climate change. However, it is consistent with the expectation in...
Accountability
Healthcare Inequities Exposed by COVID-19 Pandemic
While India has made great strides in reducing inequalities in healthcare, large access gaps by socioeconomic status remain. For instance, a study of outpatients...
Civil society
Can the Upcoming WHO Pandemic Treaty Negotiations be Immunised Against Profiteers?
In a letter written to the WHO, civil society leaders have urged the global health body to ensure equity, transparency and accountability during public...
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Developing Asia and the Pacific Unprepared for Challenges of Aging Population
The number of people aged 60 and older in developing Asia and the Pacific is set to nearly double...
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WTO and ADB Strengthen Collaboration for Sustainable Economic Growth
The WTO is the only global international organization dealing with the rules of trade between nations. At its heart...
Indian Meteorological Department Releases Weather Forecast for the First Week of May
Heat wave to severe heat wave conditions likely to continue over East India till 2 May and over south...
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Developing Asia and the Pacific Unprepared for Challenges of Aging Population
The number of people aged 60 and older in...
WTO and ADB Strengthen Collaboration for Sustainable Economic Growth
The WTO is the only global international organization dealing...
