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Saint Lucia: Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) Team Visits Saint Lucia To Review National Plan For Accelerating The Elimination Of Cervical Cancer

A team from the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) recently visited Saint Lucia to review and provide support towards the national plan for accelerating the elimination of cervical cancer as a public health concern. This forms part of the efforts to strengthen the implementation of the World Health Organisation’s global strategy for cervical cancer elimination. Representatives from the Ministry of Health, non-governmental organisations, civil society organisations, public health practitioners and other key stakeholders got the opportunity to discuss and assess the […]

South Africa: Border Management Authority On Intercepting Drug Consignment And Illicit Goods At Oshoek Port of Entry

The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato, has commended BMA, the South African Revenue Service (SARS), and the South African Police Service (SAPS) officials for a successful joint operation that led to the interception of a significant consignment of illicit drugs and goods at the Oshoek Port of Entry. On 16 […]

South Africa: Water And Sanitation Urges Water Conservation As Mpumalanga Dam Levels Stabilise

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) reiterates the importance of water conservation for sustainable water supply as Mpumalanga dam levels stabilise. The Department encourages the public to use water wisely and sparingly, especially as the dry winter season approaches. According to the latest Department of Water and Sanitation weekly State of Reservoirs report released […]

United States: Governor Abbott Announces Federal Assistance For Corner Pocket Fire In Texas Panhandle

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved a request from the State of Texas for a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) for the Corner Pocket Fire in Donley County, which threatened and damaged homes and infrastructure in the Texas Panhandle and forced local evacuations. “The state of Texas […]