Overdose Prevention Week 2025: A Nation’s Pledge to End the Crisis
In a solemn proclamation from the White House, President Donald J. Trump declared August 31 to September 6 as Overdose…
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$2 Million Boost for Tasman Flood Waste Recovery
The New Zealand Government has announced a $2 million grant to support the Tasman District Council’s cleanup efforts following severe…
Free Chickenpox Vaccine to Be Offered to Children in England Starting January 2026
In a major public health move, the UK government has announced that children across England will receive free protection against…
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UK Expands Electric Car Grant Scheme: Drivers Can Save Up to £3,750 on Six New EV Models
UK Expands Electric Car Grant Scheme: Drivers Can Save Up to £3,750 on Six New EV Models In a major…
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Cross-Border Waters Unleashed: India’s Dam Release Triggers Mass Flooding in Pakistan
Over 210,000 evacuated as Sutlej and Ravi rivers swell; diplomatic tensions resurface amid humanitarian warnings A flood emergency has gripped…
Climate Crisis Could Push Millions of Children into Poverty Across Latin America and the Caribbean
A new report warns that up to 5.9 million children and youth in Latin America and the Caribbean could fall…
Pakistan’s Monsoon Catastrophe: Over a Million Affected as Floods Cut Off Villages
Relentless monsoon rains continue to devastate Pakistan, leaving entire communities stranded and critical infrastructure in ruins. Since late June, nearly…
Pakistan Faces Catastrophic Floods as Monsoon Toll Nears 800
ISLAMABAD, August 26 — Pakistan is reeling from one of its deadliest monsoon seasons in recent history, with nearly 800…
Nepal Declared Rubella-Free: WHO Applauds Landmark Public Health Milestone
Kathmandu — Nepal has officially eliminated rubella as a public health threat, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced this week,…
Global Talks on Plastic Pollution Stall in Geneva
Efforts to finalize a global treaty on plastic pollution hit a roadblock during the resumed fifth session of the Intergovernmental…