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Dr. Rasha Kelej Drives An Impactful Change In Public Health Landscape In Africa And Beyond By Providing 2282 Scholarships To Doctors From 52 Countries
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN- African Press Organization) KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of the Congo, June 30, 2025/APO Group/ -- Merck Foundation ( ), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany marks “World Health Day” 2025 in partnership with Africa's First Ladies...
His Majesty Sultan Haitham sends greetings to Congo, Somalia, Burundi, Rwanda, and Canada
The Arabian Stories
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June 30, 2025
MUSCAT – In his cable, His Majesty expressed his best wishes for continued progress, development and stability for the friendly country under the leadership of the President, hoping that the relations of cooperation and friendship between the two...
Another Over 3,000 Burundians Seek Refuge in Rwanda
KT Press Rwanda
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June 28, 2025
Another Over 3,000 Burundians Seek Refuge in Rwanda As of the end of 2024, Rwanda is hosting more than 3,400 new Burundians who have crossed the border seeking safety, protection, and better living conditions, according to fresh data from the UN...
Dr Kelej drives change
Business Ghana
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Dr. Rasha Kelej drives an impactful change in public health landscape in Africa and beyond by providing 2282 scholarships to doctors from 52 countries The selection for each scholarship will be based on request by First Lady Office, Ministry of...
Burundi commissions Jiji hydroelectric power plant
Power Technology
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June 26, 2025
The Republic of Burundi has inaugurated the Jiji hydroelectric power plant in the country’s Bururi province. Jiji is the first of two hydroelectric plants being developed in the region, with the second, Mulembwe, set to become operational in the...
Mental health interventions: Culturally appropriate, but not always culturally specific
The University of New Mexico
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June 27, 2025
Do culturally appropriate mental health interventions have to be culturally specific? University of New Mexico Sociology Professor Jessica Goodkind says no.In her article, Is cultural appropriateness culturally specific? Intersectional insights...
Burundi completes the first phase of a $320 million power project
World Energy News - Connecticut
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According to a press release, Burundi commissioned on Wednesday the first phase of an $320 million hydropower plant financed by the European Investment Bank (EIB), the African Development Bank (ADB) and the World Bank. According to the African...
Observances: July 1
Bulgarian News Agency
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The world: - National Day of Canada: Canada Day (1867). - National Day of Somalia: Foundation of the Somali Republic (1960). - National Day of Rwanda: Independence Day (1962). - National Day of Burundi: Independence Day (1962). On this date in...
From Burundi to Saudi Arabia: The Booming Business of Human Trafficking
Africa Uncensored
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June 26, 2025
In the last few years, at least 17,000 Burundian women have officially set off for Riyadh in search of a better life. Although Burundi and Saudi Arabia signed an agreement in 2021 that is supposed to regulate this activity, female workers from...
Merck Foundation Marks 'World Art Day' Through Their Film, Song, Media And Fashion Awards 2025 In Partnership With Africa's First Ladies To Raise Awareness About Social & Health Issues
MENAFN
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June 26, 2025
(MENAFN- APO Group) Merck Foundation ( ) , the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, marks 'World Art Day 2025' through their Pan African 'Art and Fashion with Purpose' Community, established by Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation....
Alert issued as vaccine for Brit travellers for lethal infection 'out of stock in UK'
The Mirror
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June 30, 2025
The vaccine is expected to be out of stock for a number of weeks, Foreign Office website Travel Health Pro today reported Holidaymakers have been alerted to a disruption in the supply of a crucial vaccine, which is expected to be 'unavailable' for...
The Sprudge Twenty Class of 2025Presented By Pacific Barista Series
Sprudge - Oregon
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June 30, 2025
We are delighted to welcome you to the official announcement of The Sprudge Twenty, presented by Sprudge and Pacific Barista Series. This is the seventh class of Sprudge Twenty honorees, part of an annual tradition honoring and amplifying leaders...
Today in High Prairie: June 30, 2025
South Peace News
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June 30, 2025
Today in High Prairie! See what’s happening today in town, celebrity birthdays, local history, world history and your daily horoscope. Please send your birthdays and community events to southpeacenews@hotmail.com and/or spneditor@outlook.com....
Kirundo: pregnant woman dies following shocking medical negligence at regional Hospital
Sos Médias Burundi
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SOS Médias Burundi Kirundo, June 24, 2025 — At Kirundo Hospital in northern Burundi, the tragic death of a pregnant woman highlights troubling medical negligence. This drama reveals staff shortages, corruption practices, and hospital management...
UNICEF seeks urgent funding as over 136,000 flee DRC to Burundi, Uganda
Independent (Uganda)
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June 24, 2025
Refugees in Uganda KINSHASA, DRC | Xinhua | More than 136,000 people have fled escalating violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) since January, seeking refuge in neighboring Burundi and Uganda, the United Nations Children’s...
US aid cuts curb journalists' access to vital health data in Africa
International Journalists' Network
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Scientists and researchers working in global health have called for the restoration of the Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) program, which tracks health-related data in over 90 low- and middle-income countries. In its 40-year history, the...
Mediheal Hospital defends kidney transplant procedures amid organs trafficking probe
TV47
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June 23, 2025
Mediheal Group of Hospitals has come out strongly to defend its operations in the wake of growing scrutiny over its kidney transplant procedures. In a detailed statement signed by Deputy Operations Manager Dancel Njoroge N’gang’a, the hospital...
UNICEF Seeks Urgent Funding As Over 136,000 Flee Congo To Burundi And Uganda
MENAFN
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June 23, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) Kinshasa, June 23 (IANS) More than 136,000 people have fled escalating violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) since January, seeking refuge in neighbouring Burundi and Uganda, the United Nations Children's...
UNICEF seeks urgent funding as over 136,000 flee DR Congo to Burundi, Uganda
Xinhua News Agency
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KINSHASA, June 23 (Xinhua) -- More than 136,000 people have fled escalating violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) since January, seeking refuge in neighboring Burundi and Uganda, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)...
Congo gold miner says M23 rebels force staff to work without pay
The Straits Times
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June 30, 2025
‹‹ 1 of 2 Burundian volunteers prepare food for Congolese families at Rugombo Stadium, after Congolese fled from renewed clashes between M23 rebels and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC), in Rugombo commune of...