Millions of children to receive measles vaccine in north-eastern Nigeria: Mass vaccination campaign to protect more than 4 million children (4 766 214) against a measles outbreak in conflict-affected states in north-eastern Nigeria is planned to start this week. The two-week campaign, which starts on 13 January, will target all children aged from 6 months to 10 years in … [Read more...] about Millions of children to receive measles vaccine in north-eastern Nigeria
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1000 disabled Africans to receive free treatment in India through the #OperationRehab initiative
1000 disabled Africans to receive free treatment in India through the #OperationRehab initiative: Over 2.8 million (http://APO.af/gqdOpi) people suffer from some form of disability in South Africa alone and around 600,000 are listed as severely disabled, according to a report based on the last census The first beneficiary of #OperationRehab has returned to South Africa with … [Read more...] about 1000 disabled Africans to receive free treatment in India through the #OperationRehab initiative
Six environmental leaders receive Champions of the Earth award –UN’s top environmental prize
Six environmental leaders receive Champions of the Earth award –UN's top environmental prize: Six inspirational environmental leaders representing government, research and grassroots action received today the United Nations' highest environmental accolade, the Champions of the Earth award, during a global conference on biological diversity in Cancún, Mexico. … [Read more...] about Six environmental leaders receive Champions of the Earth award –UN’s top environmental prize
Commonwealth winners from Ghana to receive special award from Her Majesty The Queen
Commonwealth winners from Ghana to receive special award from Her Majesty The Queen: The Queen’s Young Leaders Programme is today delighted to reveal that 3 young persons from Ghana who are part of 60 young people from across the Commonwealth, have been selected to receive a prestigious Queen’s Young Leaders Award. The Queen’s Young Leaders Awards recognise … [Read more...] about Commonwealth winners from Ghana to receive special award from Her Majesty The Queen
Malawi to receive USD 8 Million Insurance Payout from African Risk Capacity
Malawi to receive USD 8 Million Insurance Payout from African Risk Capacity: The African Risk Capacity Insurance Company Limited (ARC Ltd) (http://Ltd.ARC.int) is processing an insurance payout of approximately USD 8.1 million to the Government of Malawi to support its response to the drought which resulted from the poor 2015/16 agricultural season. The Minister of … [Read more...] about Malawi to receive USD 8 Million Insurance Payout from African Risk Capacity
