Set health priorities at the 61st PAHO Directing Council WASHINGTON, USA (PAHO) – High-level health authorities of the Americas will meet from September 30 to October 4 in Washington, DC, to participate in the 61st Directing Council of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). During the sessions of this governing body, strategies, plans, and policies will be discussed and analyzed, and priorities for technical cooperation and collaboration will be set for the coming years. The opening ceremony will take place on Monday, September 30, at 9:00 a.m. (Washington, DC time). The event will be attended by Fernando Boyd Galindo, minister of health…
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The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has approved a $25 million loan to Seychelles to implement the first phase of the Economic Resilience and Green Recovery Support Programme aimed at economic governance management across the archipelago. The operation, the first in a series of programmes scheduled for 2024, 2025 and 2026, will support efforts by the Seychelles authorities to improve tax revenues and enhance governance in the public sector, including efficiency of public spending and public service delivery as key pathways to advance governance and economic management reforms. The tax will play an important role…
The Big Hash Opens Up About Emotional Moment At The SAMA30 Nominations. SA hip-hop star The Big Hash recently opened up about his experience at the South African Music Awards (SAMA) nominee announcement, revealing the intense emotions he felt leading up to the event. The Big Hash Opens Up About Emotional Moment At The SAMA30 Nominations In a candid social media post, the rapper shared how anxiety consumed him as he awaited the results, uncertain if his hard work would be acknowledged. “I was at the SAMA nominees announcement itself, anxious AF about whether I was gonna get my name…
Financial changes are incoming for the month of October, with a raft of new rule changes set to be introduced.The Winter Fuel Payment phone lines will be opening from the start of the month, and there are also planned changes to energy bills. However, some will need to apply, with more than a million pensioners in line to receive the help as the colder months draw in.Those eligible will be notified via a letter in October or November, detailing the amount they will receive.But what else is coming in that could affect our bank balances? Here is all we know.It…
Robert Saleh suggested after Sunday’s game that the New York Jets might have to make a change on offense to help them avoid penalties and it does not sound like Aaron Rodgers agrees with his coach. The Jets had a horrible day offensively in their 10-9 loss to the Denver Broncos at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. New York was called for five false start penalties. Saleh was asked about that after the game, with the coach suggested that the cadence might be an issue.“We gotta figure it out, whether or not we’re good enough to handle all the…
Star midfielder Griezmann has called time on a 10-year career that saw him score 44 goals in 137 matches for France.France midfielder Antoine Griezmann has announced his retirement from international football, ending his 10-year career with the national team. Griezmann, who played a crucial role in France’s triumphant run at the FIFA World Cup 2018, called time on his journey with the Les Blues in an emotional social media post on Monday. “Today, it is with deep emotion that I’m announcing my retirement as a player of the France team,” he wrote. “After 10 incredible years marked by challenges, successes…
Mayor Adams to meet officials after church visits NYC Mayor Eric Adams is set to meet with his senior administration officials Monday morning. It comes after he spent a good part of Sunday in churches where he was not looking to repent or resign. FOX 5 NY’s Robert Moses reports. NEW YORK CITY – On Sunday, Mayor Adams stopped at houses of worship after pleading not guilty to five federal charges including bribery and solicitation of a contribution by a foreign national. However, on Monday morning, it’s business as usual as he has a full schedule of events beginning with…
HPV testing and single-dose vaccine key to tackle cervical cancer in the Americas, PAHO report says WASHINGTON, USA, (PAHO) – A new report on cervical cancer in the region of the Americas launched today by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) urges countries to implement new innovations in cervical cancer prevention, testing and treatment, to help close gaps and get on track to achieve the elimination goals by 2030. Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women worldwide, currently affecting over 78,000 women, and causing 40,000 deaths each year in the Americas. Cervical cancer continues to disproportionately impact women…
Sho Madjozi Announces Upcoming Single ‘Kadigong.’ South African rapper, singer, and songwriter Sho Madjozi is on the verge of making a musical comeback with a new single titled Kadigong. Sho Madjozi Announces Upcoming Single ‘Kadigong’ Known for her vibrant blend of Tsonga culture and modern hip-hop sounds, Sho Madjozi has consistently captivated audiences both locally and internationally, and her upcoming release promises to continue that trend. Taking to social media, the John Cena hitmaker expressed her enthusiasm for the new track, which is set to drop on Friday. In a bid to create a buzz amongst her fans, Sho Madjozi…
Longtime big league player and coach Ozzie Virgil Sr. passed away today at age 92. A veteran of nine MLB seasons from 1956-69, Virgil has a historic legacy as the first Dominican-born player to appear in Major League Baseball.Virgil broke into the majors with the New York Giants at the tail end of the 1956 season, appearing in three games for his newfound hometown team. A native of Monte Cristi, Virgil’s family moved to New York when he was a teenager and he went on to serve in the Marines for three years before beginning his career in pro baseball.…