Staff Writer

 The Ministry of Health has committed to ensuring that all inmates across the country are registered with the Social Health Authority (SHA), facilitating access to medical services when needed. Dr. Ouma Oluga, Principal Secretary for the State Department for Medical Services, emphasized that this initiative will help inmates receive timely healthcare, particularly when they fall ill. He highlighted that access to affordable and quality healthcare is a crucial aspect of […]

 The Principal Secretary for the State Department for Medical Services, Dr. Ouma Oluga, today held a consultative meeting with Michaelene Welsh from Wellcome Trust and Dr. George Omondi, Deputy Director of the Kenya Snakebite Research and Intervention Centre (KSRI). During the meeting, Dr. Oluga announced the formation of a government-led committee to drive the local production of snake antivenom, an initiative spearheaded by KSRI. This initiative aims to improve access to timely […]

 In today’s interconnected world, access to quality healthcare is a global imperative. As nations grapple with escalating healthcare challenges—from ageing populations in developed countries to systemic underfunding in emerging economies—primary healthcare remains universally recognised as the foundation upon which resilient health systems are built. Yet in many parts of the world, including Nigeria, decades of neglect have left millions without even the most basic medical services. Across continents, innovative approaches […]

 On May 7, 2025 the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus hosted the signing ceremony of the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Belarus and the Government of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau on visa exemption for holders of diplomatic, official and service passports.   The document was signed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus, Maxim Ryzhenkov, and the State Secretary for […]

 Schools Independence Week in connection with the 34th Independence Day anniversary has officially commenced today at Deb’at hall in Akria sub-zone under the theme “Our Cohesion-Our Armour”. The Schools Week has been officially opened by Mr. Fesehaye Haile, Governor of the Central Region. Mr. Belai Habtegabir, head of the education office in the region, said that the commencement of Schools Independence Week beyond providing academic education has significant contribution in nurturing […]

 Seminar focusing on controlling malaria prevalence was conducted at villages of Degogolo administrative area in Senafe sub-zone. At the seminar Ms. Amleset Mehari, head of public health, gave extensive briefing on the causes and consequences of malaria. She also underlined on the significance of enhancing participation and awareness of the public in the effort to control the disease as well as to actively follow the guidelines being provided by health […]

 As part of efforts to expand and strengthen the youth workers’ organization the National Union of Eritrean Youth and Students branch in the Anseba Region has organized a training program on administration and leadership for 80 youth workers, including 30 females. The training, conducted from 1 to 3 May, covered knowledge and experience in capacity development, institutional and social capacity building, the significance of youth organization, technology and artificial intelligence […]

 Tunisian authorities must immediately release human rights defenders, NGO workers, and former local officials who have been held in arbitrary pre-trial detention for one year because of their legitimate support for refugees and migrants, Amnesty International said today. The ongoing crackdown, part of a broader assault on civil society in Tunisia, was fueled by escalating xenophobia and has severely disrupted crucial assistance for refugees and migrants.  Since May 2024, Tunisian authorities […]

 The Office of the President has today announced the appointment of Mrs Natalie Edmond as the new Principal Secretary for Trade in the Ministry of Finance, National Planning and Trade from the 1st May, 2025. Mrs Edmond has a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Social Policy from the University of Manchester and a Post Graduate Diploma in Economics for Competition Law from Kings College, in the United Kingdom. Mrs […]