Africa: Over One Billion People Living With Mental Health Conditions Globally – WHO

Africa: UN Chief Calls for Justice and ‘Real Change’ for People of African Descent

On the International Day for People of African Descent, celebrated each year on 31 August, UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for justice, dignity and equality for people of African descent around the world. In a message released ahead of the Day, Mr. Guterres honoured the “extraordinary” contributions of people of African descent across every…

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Africa: Over One Billion People Living With Mental Health Conditions Globally – WHO

Africa: Fast Facts – 1 in 4 People Globally Still Lack Access to Safe Drinking Water – WHO, UNICEF

New York/Geneva — To mark World Water Week 2025, new report highlights persistent inequalities, with vulnerable communities left behind. Despite progress over the last decade, billions of people around the world still lack access to essential water, sanitation, and hygiene services, putting them at risk of disease and deeper social exclusion. A new report: Progress…

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Israeli strike on Gaza’s Nasser Hospital kills at least 20 people, including 5 journalists, health officials say

Israeli strike on Gaza’s Nasser Hospital kills at least 20 people, including 5 journalists, health officials say

Deir al-Balah, Gaza Strip —  Israel struck one of the main hospitals in the Gaza Strip with a missile Monday and then fired another as journalists and rescue workers rushed to the scene, killing at least 20 people and wounding scores more, local health workers in Hamas-run Gaza said. At least five journalists were among those killed, health…

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