insert_link Health / Medical Health Ministry strengthens genomic surveillance The Ministry of Health and Social Services, supported by the Robert Koch Institute, is hosting a two-day workshop titled 'Strengthening Integrated Genomic Surveillance through greater capacities in national public institutes. The workshop, according to the Health Ministry’s Executive Director, Ben Nangombe, will identify opportunities, needs, and challenges for the implementation of integrated genomic surveillance into the public health system in the country. todayJuly 11, 2024 21
insert_link Environment Mercury to hit 50 in parts of Iraq Temperatures across parts of Iraq are expected to top 50 degrees Celsius on Thursday. Iraq’s meteorology and seismology organisation announced that temperatures are set to reach 50 degrees Celsius, prompting a public holiday on Thursday in several provinces. William Denselow reports from Baghdad. Thursday is a workday in Iraq; however, public offices and most businesses are closed on Friday and Saturday. According to the organization’s forecasts, eight provinces will […] todayJuly 11, 2024 22
insert_link World NATO addresses Ukraine membership NATO leaders have promised an 'irreversible path' towards Ukraine's membership of the military alliance. At a leaders' summit in Washington, the US confirmed American-built F16 fighter jets are being transferred to Ukraine from Denmark and the Netherlands. It marks Keir Starmer's first international summit as UK Prime Minister - and he also held talks at the White House with President Biden. todayJuly 11, 2024 13
insert_link APO International Identifying impediments that hinder Ghana’s efforts to boost trade Around 50% of Ghanian exporters of goods and services face difficulties with non-tariff measures (NTMs) – which range from export inspection, customers clearance and visas to rules of origin and conformity assessment (performance, safety, efficiency) and irregular payments – according to a new ITC report: Ghana: Invisible barriers to trade – Business perspectives. The report is based on a survey of 960 trading firms (of all sizes) across the country, conducted […] todayJuly 11, 2024 6
insert_link APO International Strathmore University, International Trade Centre open digital trade hub for small businesses in Kenya Strathmore University Business School and the International Trade Centre (ITC) partner to open a Small Business Development Centre Digital Trade Hub in Kenya to provide small businesses with the e-commerce skills, tools and knowledge they need to expand their market reach and opportunities. This partnership is designed to foster economic growth, job creation and regional market expansion. The Hubs will provide small businesses with e-commerce training materials and resources, as […] todayJuly 11, 2024 7
insert_link APO International United Kingdom Trade Partnerships programme (UKTP)Supports Ugandan Coffee Companies to Attend the London Coffee Festival to Unlock Market Opportunities In April, the International Trade Centre (in collaboration with the Uganda Coffee Federation) supported 6 Ugandan coffee producers to participate and exhibit at the week-long London Coffee Festival, through its UK Trade Partnerships programme (UKTP). Taking place at Newman Breweries in the East of London, the festival drew coffee enthusiasts from around the globe to indulge in the rich aromas and flavors of their favorite brews. Visitors sampled an array […] todayJuly 11, 2024 3
insert_link APO International Between Poverty and Fragility: Affordable and Accessible Health Centers in Mali The Accelerating Progress Toward Health Coverage Project (PACSU), funded by the World Bank, the Global Financing Facility (GFF), and the Netherlands, aims to improve access and quality of health services; As a result of the project, the quality of services increased from 37% to 81%, with availability of essential drugs reaching 87%. The level of satisfaction of beneficiaries with health services reached 90%; In terms of infrastructure, 697 new buildings were constructed […] todayJuly 11, 2024 5
insert_link APO International Kenya and Rwanda must provide information about disappeared human rights defender: Special Rapporteur The abduction and enforced disappearance of Rwandan human rights defender Yusuf Ahmed Gasana from Kenya and his alleged extraordinary rendition to Rwanda a year ago must not remain unsolved, an independent expert said today. “I have written to both the Kenyan and Rwandan Governments for urgent information on his fate, whereabouts and well-being,” said Mary Lawlor, the Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders. On 30 May 2023, Gasana was abducted […] todayJuly 11, 2024 12
insert_link APO International Uganda: Fighting Anthrax through mindset change on health seeking behaviour In October and November 2023, Kyotera district, in southern Uganda, reported a ‘strange’ illness in different communities. Those who contracted the “illness” presented with blisters, fever, rashes, headache, muscle pain and swelling of limbs. In total, 75 people contracted the disease (17 confirmed, 07 probable, 51 suspected) and 13 lost their lives. The community, out of fear, hired a prominent leader of traditional healers in the region to help get […] todayJuly 11, 2024 6
