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Road to Disaster: Lack of Robust Preparedness is Causing Loss of Lives and Infrastructure in Nepal https://lnkd.in/dQqTzGqQ Bhagirathi Pandit

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FLiRT Covid Subvariants Detected in Australia | Zelenskyy Seeks Defence Systems A new family of COVID-19 subvariants, known as FLiRT, has been detected in Australia after spreading through the United States. These subvariants, derived from the JN.1 variant and including KP.1 and KP.2, are more transmissible but generally result in less severe illness. The World Health Organization is monitoring these variants due to their potential impact on global health. With cases on the rise, Australian health officials urge continued vigilance and public health measures to curb the spread. In other news, the New South Wales government has announced a two-year extension for the Eraring Power Station, Australia’s largest coal-fired power plant. This decision, made in agreement with Origin Energy, aims to prevent electricity shortages and ensure a reliable energy supply while more renewable sources are developed. Origin Energy may further extend the plant's operations until 2029 without state compensation. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has renewed his call for advanced defence systems to protect Ukraine’s cities from Russian-guided bombs, which have caused significant civilian casualties and destruction since the invasion began in February 2022. Zelenskyy also announced that Albania, Austria, Chile, and Mozambique will join a peace summit in Switzerland in June, aiming to build a coalition to pressure Russia into agreeing to a peace settlement under U.N. terms. Stay informed with the latest developments and don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more updates! #covid19 #FLiRTVariants #AustraliaHealth #EraringPowerStation #renewableenergy #NSWGovernment #ukraine #Zelenskiy #DefenceSystems #russiaukrainewar #PeaceSummit #GlobalHealth #energysupply #worldhealthorganization #publichealthmatters #AdvancedDefence https://lnkd.in/du5myGhu

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FLiRT Covid Subvariants Detected in Australia | Zelenskyy Seeks Defence Systems A new family of COVID-19 subvariants, known as FLiRT, has been detected in Australia after spreading through the United States. These subvariants, derived from the JN.1 variant and including KP.1 and KP.2, are more transmissible but generally result in less severe illness. The World Health Organization is monitoring these variants due to their potential impact on global health. With cases on the rise, Australian health officials urge continued vigilance and public health measures to curb the spread. In other news, the New South Wales government has announced a two-year extension for the Eraring Power Station, Australia’s largest coal-fired power plant. This decision, made in agreement with Origin Energy, aims to prevent electricity shortages and ensure a reliable energy supply while more renewable sources are developed. Origin Energy may further extend the plant's operations until 2029 without state compensation. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has renewed his call for advanced defence systems to protect Ukraine’s cities from Russian-guided bombs, which have caused significant civilian casualties and destruction since the invasion began in February 2022. Zelenskyy also announced that Albania, Austria, Chile, and Mozambique will join a peace summit in Switzerland in June, aiming to build a coalition to pressure Russia into agreeing to a peace settlement under U.N. terms. Stay informed with the latest developments and don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more updates! #covid19 #FLiRTVariants #AustraliaHealth #EraringPowerStation #renewableenergy #NSWGovernment #ukraine #Zelenskiy #DefenceSystems #russiaukrainewar #PeaceSummit #GlobalHealth #energysupply #worldhealthorganization #publichealthmatters #AdvancedDefence https://lnkd.in/du5myGhu

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Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan have successfully concluded negotiations to demarcate their long-disputed border, resolving a decades-old conflict. This achievement marks a significant step towards peace and stability in the region following years of tension and armed clashes. 👉 Details — https://lnkd.in/gb8HccMJ #CentralAsia #BorderResolution #InternationalRelations #RegionalStability #Tajikistan #Kyrgyzstan #ConflictResolution #BilateralRelations #PeaceAndSecurity

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Along with strengthening the health system and primary health care, we must 👉🏾 integrate and scale up interventions 👉🏾 enhance surveillance and monitoring systems 👉🏾 address the social and environmental determinants that perpetuate NTDs

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The Chinese People's Liberation Army has launched a series of military drills around Taiwan, coinciding with the inauguration of President Lai Ching-te, creating tension in the Taiwanese Strait. Recent analysis suggests that China's strategy may involve blockading Taiwan rather than a full-scale invasion, leading to a vulnerability for the island due to its heavy reliance on trade. If a blockade were to occur, the US and its allies would face the difficult choice of allowing Taiwan to be starved into submission or engaging in a confrontation with China, which could have severe economic consequences for the global economy. Western leaders are advised to carefully manage the situation in the South China Sea to prevent further escalation. #AsiaRisk #GeopoliticalConflictandDisputes #Taiwan Follow us for daily updates on risk and operations in Asia! https://lnkd.in/gHPAzJ8K

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➡️As The #Gambia undergoes #UPR48, it is time to talk about Women in #Caste system. Here is the link to the #CEDAW concluding observations on the 6th periodic report of the Gambia: https://lnkd.in/geCban8E #AdoptOurRecommendations #UPR

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🍁🍂 #Recommended: "CRAFTY CHARACTERS: TALES OF FAMOUS AND INFAMOUS FREEMASONS" by Mike Neville is out NOW! Read more 👉🏼 https://fml.pub/crafty Many Freemasons have made the world a better place when others have been villainous criminals. Members of the Craft have developed forensic science, solved famous crimes and invented all manner of things. Several members of the royal family have been members of the Craft and the declining interest in the organisation from younger royals is also discussed. Masons have been very active in the criminal justice system – both as ‘goodies’ and ‘baddies’. It was a Mason who formed the Special Branch to fight terrorism and another who brought the Moors Murders to an end. In some cases, such as the Cleveland Street Scandal, Masons found themselves on both sides of the law. The medical profession is also well-represented in lodges. Happily, it was a member of the Craft who rescued the Elephant Man and a Masonic doctor was the first to identify an occupational cancer. On the other side of the coin, there have been evil Masonic doctors who committed murder and other heinous crimes. One Masonic surgeon may have committed regicide with the ‘mercy killing’ of a king. In addition, there are stories of weird and wonderful Masons – celebrities, film makers, soldiers, explorers, world-famous businessmen, politicians, forgers and scoundrels. All are covered in "CRAFTY CHARACTERS: TALES OF FAMOUS AND INFAMOUS FREEMASONS". #CraftyCharacters #Freemasons #freemasonry #freemasonryuk #freemasonrytoday #freemasonryworldwide #books #whattoread #thecraft #autumn #autumnvibes #bookrecommendations #autumnbooks #whattoread #reading #tales #truecrime #knowledge

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#Burundi – The government continues its #crackdown on dissent amid #fuel shortages and heightened #regional diplomatic tensions 🗳️ How is the ruling party’s armed #youth wing intimidating critics ahead of the 2025 #elections? ⚠️ What has triggered the latest transport #strike in the country? 🤔 What will be the impact of harsh punishment against soldiers who were deployed to fight #rebel groups in the eastern #DRC? Our Insight Members can download the full briefing through the link in the comments section. #Gitega #REDTabara #Rwanda #Uganda #riskforecasting #PangeaRisk 

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Southeast Asia is sweltering in a deadly and stifling heatwave, with extreme temperatures in the region in recent days forcing governments to issue emergency health alerts, schools are being shut and power grids stretched to the limit. https://lnkd.in/eXhv-Kqu https://lnkd.in/engwkGSY In the #Philippines, temperatures were forecast to touch 37°C in the first days of May. In #Thailand, the mercury has topped 44°C. This year, #Cambodia has been facing the highest temperatures in 170 years, while #Myanmar’s met office said some areas were experiencing unprecedented hot weather. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) predicts 420 million people worldwide will be exposed to extreme heat and heatwaves in the near future. Hundreds of thousands of people die from preventable heat-related causes each year, while temperature extremes and wildfires devastate lives and livelihoods. ALNAP ’s Heatwaves: essential lessons for humanitarian responders begins with actions that organisations can take in the immediate period and move to longer-term considerations to anticipate future heatwaves. https://lnkd.in/eEZtugHD These lessons are drawn from ALNAP’s 2021 paper Adapting humanitarian action to the effects of climate change. https://lnkd.in/gmezWzYN

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🌍 𝐌𝐩𝐨𝐱 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐚 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲. The world is uniting to improve surveillance, provide treatment, and stop the outbreak. Are you aware of the latest developments? #Mpox #PublicHealth #GlobalHealth #HealthCrisis #WHO #EmergencyResponse #GlobalAction

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Dutch Warship Harassed by Chinese Military Aircraft in East China Sea The Netherlands reported on Friday that a Dutch warship was harassed by Chinese military aircraft in the East China Sea, joining the list of countries accusing Beijing of initiating potentially unsafe encounters in international waters. According to the Dutch Defense Ministry, two Chinese fighter jets circled the frigate HNLMS Tromp while its marine patrol helicopter was "approached" by two Chinese warplanes and a helicopter, creating a potentially unsafe situation. CNN has reached out to the Chinese government for comment on the Dutch accusations. The HNLMS Tromp was operating in the East China Sea in support of a multinational coalition enforcing United Nations sanctions on North Korea, known as the Pacific Security Maritime Exchange (PSMX). This incident adds to a series of encounters where China's military has been accused of conducting unsafe maneuvers in the East and South China Seas. Last month, Australia accused a Chinese fighter jet of firing flares into the path of a naval helicopter operating over international waters. China defended its actions, accusing Australian forces of deliberate provocation. Similar incidents involving China's military have been reported by Canada and other nations. As tensions rise, maintaining security in the Asia-Pacific region remains a significant concern, with the United States emphasizing the importance of alliances and partnerships to enhance regional security. #MilitaryEncounter #EastChinaSea #InternationalRelations #SecurityConcerns

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New mobile health teams are visiting 20 communities in the Chiure District of Cabo Delgado to deliver essential healthcare to remote areas underserved by health services and facilities. Most people living in these communities have been displaced by conflict in Cabo Delgado which has also caused the destruction and reduction of health facilities. The two mobile brigade teams are responsible for addressing the gap in healthcare amongst isolated populations with a focus on maternal and child health. Their priority will be a vaccination programme for all children (including for tuberculosis, measles and diphtheria), screening and treatment of malnutrition in children aged from 6 to 59 months, and the diagnosis, treatment and referral of complicated cases. MENTOR is supporting the mobile teams comprised of technicians specialising in preventive and general medicine, pharmacy, nutrition, maternal and child health, and mental health during the six-week programme. Abel Gastão, Preventive Medicine Officer, MENTOR mobile brigades programme, said: “The mobile brigades reach many people who would otherwise not have access to healthcare because they are too far away from health units. The mobile brigades increase the coverage of the health system, reducing the wait for vaccination and avoiding alternative and less recommended means of traditional treatment. Before any intervention in the community, MENTOR and the mobile brigade's technical team meet with the head of the community to help sensitise the community to join the health programme, but also to help understand the community's greatest needs.” The mobile brigades are supported by UNICEF Moçambique and the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) and complement the malnutrition screening and treatment work that community health workers have been carrying out since July 2023. #Mozambique #malnutrition #healthcare #publichealth #communities #vaccinations #diseasecontrol #nutrition #childhealth #maternalhealth #humanitarian

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The 𝗣𝗮𝗸𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗶 𝗔𝗶𝗿 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘀 (𝗣𝗔𝗤𝘅) 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 has issued a statement on the Punjab government’s response and planning on dealing with 🟤 Hazardous #AirQuality in the province and expounded to declare this a regional #PublicHealth crisis. The group has further asked the government, in light of the new 𝘈𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘭𝘦 9𝘈 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, to safeguard people’s health and conduct public consultations on any further policies and plans concerning #AirPollution. Read below:

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While Parachinar remains engulfed in sectarian violence, federal & provincial governments focus on political point-scoring. Will the escalation resume when the week-long ceasefire ends? What continues to fuel these recurring violent outbreaks? The tensions in Boshehra village reportedly stem from a land dispute between the Shia-majority Maleekhel and Sunni-majority Madgi Kalay tribes. However, these divisions have deeper historical roots in colonial-era policies. The 1893 Durand Line agreement not only divided tribes but entrenched ethnic and sectarian divides through strategies of divide-and-rule, creating grievances that persist today. Kurram, a district in northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa bordering Afghanistan, is home to over 700,000 people, with Shias making up 42% of the population. Historically peaceful, Kurram has become a proxy battleground for foreign influences. Iran backs the Shia Zainabiyoun Brigade, while Saudi Arabia supports Sunni factions, fueling sectarian divides. The district’s proximity to Afghanistan further exacerbates the instability, allowing groups like the Taliban and ISIS to exploit its porous borders. With over 80 fatalities in the past three days, including brutal acts of violence like beheadings, the urgency for sustainable peace in Kurram cannot be overstated. Left unchecked, these conflicts threaten to spiral into greater instability. More Here: Down The Line | Kurram Violence: Tribal Strife and Governance Failures Link: https://lnkd.in/dhuaKzQs . #kurram #parachinar #shia #sunni #tribes #zainabyon #ttp #southasiatimes

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