GENEVA, SWITZERLAND - The Red Cross appealed on Tuesday for more than $100 million to provide desperately needed assistance in Morocco, days after a powerful earthquake killed nearly 2,900 people. "We are seeking 100 million Swiss francs (US$112 million) to be able to deliver on the most pressing needs at this...
UN says half of world’s health facilities lack basic hygiene
Sketching a dire picture of the world’s healthcare facilities, the United Nations has said that nearly four billion people are at greater risk of infection because of poor hygiene services where patients receive care. According to WHO and the UNICEF nearly 688 million people are treated at places with no...
Climate-related health emergencies on the rise in Africa: WHO
Floods, water, and vector-borne diseases have been worsening the health crises in Africa, said WHO's regional director for Africa.
Key Egypt activist in 2011 revolution begins hunger strike in prison
Abdel Fattah has spent the better part of the past decade behind bars, having also been arrested under former presidents Hosni Mubarak and Mohammed Morsi.
Sharjah Municipality permits food display in restaurants during Ramadan
The authorities will issue the necessary permits for this purpose, in accordance with hygiene conditions and preventive measures.
OPEC Fund approves $233 million for development projects
The grants were approved at the 179th session of OFID’s Governing Board in Vienna.Israel startup pays virtual coin for trash collection
The scheme aims to encourage citizens to pick up trash in a country ranked among the world's leading litter producers.
Syria water crisis spurs spike in disease: MSF
MSF has blamed the ‘acute water crisis’ in recent months on a decrease in funding for water, sanitation and hygiene operations as well as the destruction of water and sanitation infrastructure during a decade of civil war.
Abu Dhabi implements comprehensive action plan for Eid Al Adha
The Abu Dhabi Waste Management Centre, or Tadweer, now has a comprehensive sanitation plan for Eid Al Adha
