February 2025 - Page 107 of 137

World Health Organization (WHO) provides medicines, supplies, and equipment for maternal, newborn, and mental healthcare in Liberia

In a significant boost to Liberia’s healthcare system, the World Health Organization (WHO) delivered a consignment of essential medicines, supplies and one electroencephalography (EEG) machine and accessories to the Ministry of Health. This contribution will strengthen critical services, including maternal and newborn care, blood safety, laboratory confirmatory testing services and mental health. "WHO is committed to strengthening Liberia’s capacity to tackle critical health challenges,” said Dr. Clement Peter, WHO Representative […]

7 February, 2025

APO International

President Ramkalawan Visits Registrar General’s Office, Reaffirms Commitment to Digital Transformation

The President of the Republic of Seychelles, Mr. Wavel Ramkalawan, paid an official visit to the Office of the Registrar General this morning, underscoring his administration’s commitment to modernizing public services through digital transformation. Accompanied by senior officials, President Ramkalawan began with a comprehensive tour of the ground-floor facilities, where he observed operations at the Business Registration and Intellectual Property divisions—key departments that drive business development and safeguard innovation in […]

7 February, 2025

Dr. Sam Nujoma

Leaders extend well wishes to Nujoma

https://youtu.be/L3Sdy5wWsgA By: Envaalde Matheus National leaders have extended messages of support to Namibia’s Founding President, Sam Nujoma, who is hospitalized at Lady Pohamba Private Hospital in Windhoek. Samuel Shafiishuna Daniel Nujoma, born May 12, 1929, in Etunda village, Omusati Region, is a towering figure in Namibia’s history. As the country’s Founding President, he led Namibia from independence in 1990 until 2005. Nujoma was pivotal in Namibia’s liberation struggle against […]

7 February, 2025

World

Protests in India over deportees being shackled on US repatriation flight

Opposition parties in India are holding nationwide demonstrations to protest the 'inhuman treatment' of illegal migrants on a repatriation flight from the US. New Delhi had denied that the deportees, sent back for trying to illegally cross the US border, were mistreated. Neha Poonia has more.

7 February, 2025

Namibia

Ondangwa Sports Stadium on Track for 2025 Opening

The construction of the Ondangwa Sports Stadium is progressing well. Maria Namupala, our northern correspondent, reports that during a media briefing on Thursday, Ondangwa Town Council Chief Executive Officer, Ismael Namgongo, stated that the council aims to host its first games at the facility by late 2025.

7 February, 2025

South Africa

In S.A, the MK Party says the SONA was disappointing

In S.A, the MK Party says the state of the nation address was disappointing, hollow, and uninspiring. In his address on Thursday evening, president Cyril Ramaphosa made strong statements about investing in the future of South Africa and standing up to bullies on the global stage. MK Party’s deputy president, John Hlophe, says Ramaphosa should have started his address by giving an update on the progress made to the promises […]

7 February, 2025

World

China says will protect its own interests in face of U.S. ‘bullying’

China says will protect its own interests in face of U.S. 'bullying', signalling a change in tone following the Trump administration's imposition of a new 10% tariff on Chinese goods. China's commerce ministry says the new tariffs will exacerbate global trade tensions. Laura Westbrook has more from Hong Kong.

7 February, 2025

South Africa

In South Africa, RISE Mzansi applaus Ramaphosa’s SONA

In South Africa, RISE Mzansi says the state of the nation address was probably president Cyril Ramaphosa’s strongest yet, however, the proof will be in the budget and implementation. The party as the government of national unity partner, although outside of the executive, welcomes the inclusion of some of its proposals including prioritising water infrastructure at scale. RISE Mzansi president, Songezo Zibi, says they will support Ramaphosa and his […]

7 February, 2025

APO International

Uganda trains Community Health workers from Kole, Mukono and Wakiso districts on community-based approach to Ebola

Uganda’s Ministry of Health has conducted a training on Ebola disease detection and management for Community Health Worker representatives from Kole, Wakiso, and Mukono districts. The training also focused on developing the Ebola Community Health Workers curriculum. By leveraging community structures and assets, this initiative aims to enhance Uganda’s ability to prevent, detect, and respond to health emergencies. The three-day event was supported by World Health Organization (WHO), and the […]

7 February, 2025