Laos, China UNICEF Combine Forces!

Laos: China & UNICEF Partner to Combat Child Malnutrition – Boost Health Services! (5.12.2024)

Chinese Ambassador Fang Hong highlighted the partnership as a testament to China’s Global Development Initiative, emphasizing its global leadership and humanitarian values. UNICEF’s Bilal Aurang Zeb Durrani noted the initiative’s life-saving potential, ensuring no child in the Lao PDR is left behind.

The project targets 10 provinces, including Phongsaly, Attapeu, and Champasak, aiming to build sustainable systems for long-term health and social service improvements.

Look After Women and Girls!

Laos: Buddhist-Socialist Republic Supports the Health of Women & Girls! (4.12.2024)

With over 350 million doses of the HPV vaccine administered globally, its safety and effectiveness are well-documented. “HPV vaccines are a game changer,” said Dr. Tim Armstrong, WHO Representative in the Lao PDR. “This campaign is a pivotal step in reducing cervical cancer cases and saving lives in the Lao PDR.”

Funding from Gavi, the Lao Government, and the Government of Australia underscores the shared commitment to expanding vaccine access and protecting young women across the nation. As Nadia Lasri of Gavi noted, “This initiative highlights the Lao PDR’s dedication to ensuring the well-being of its youth and preventing a preventable disease.”

The campaign sets a precedent for continued progress in public health and offers hope for a future free from cervical cancer for the women of Laos.

Superbug - Linked to Rifaximin!

Australia: Research Confirms Common Antibiotic [Rifaximin] Linked to Rise of Dangerous Superbug! (24.10.2024)

Glen Carter, senior author of the study from the University of Melbourne and the Doherty Institute, said the study challenges the previously-held belief that rifaximin is low-risk for causing AMR.

“We’ve shown that rifaximin makes VRE resistant to daptomycin in a way that has not been seen before,” he said in a media release.

“It is also of concern that these daptomycin-resistant VRE might be transmitted to other patients in the hospital; a hypothesis that we are presently investigating.”

The authors of the new study said the findings highlight the critical need for effective genomics-based surveillance to detect emerging AMR.

Great Achievement - 2024!

Iran: Women Scientists Around World – Organ Transplantation Awards! (7.10.2024)

Najafizadeh received the award during the 30th International Congress of the Transplantation Society (TTS), which took place on September 22-25 in the Turkish city of Istanbul, said a press release by the Iranian Society of Organ Donation on Monday.

The lady, who is the head of the Iranian Society of Organ Donation, was awarded for her “tremendous contributions to the global transplantation community and for supporting women in this field.”

The International Congress of The Transplantation Society is held annually in different countries, with the aim of sharing best practices in organ donation and transplantation and improving organ donation for the hosting country.

Russia - Lebanon - 2024

Lebanon: 32 Tons of Food & Medical Supplied by Russia! (4.10.2024)

Since Sept. 23, the Israeli army has been conducting intensive airstrikes on Lebanon in a dangerous escalation with Hezbollah.

This further fueled the ongoing clashes between Israeli forces and Hezbollah that started on Oct. 8, 2023, when Hezbollah fired rockets at Israel in support of its ally Hamas in the Gaza Strip, triggering Israeli retaliatory fire and airstrikes in southeastern Lebanon.

According to a report released by Lebanese authorities on Wednesday, the total number of displaced persons in Lebanon due to Israeli strikes has increased to nearly 1.2 million.

The Lebanese government has been appealing for donations to help it respond to the needs of the displaced people.

Internal Refugees in China!

China: Socialist Plan Focuses on Care of “Migrant Children”! (5.9.2024)

The government has adopted a “zero tolerance” policy toward any behavior that infringes on the rights of migrant children, especially violence, sexual assault, school bullying and cybercrime.

Li Feng, an official from the Supreme People’s Procuratorate, emphasized the need for interagency cooperation to protect children’s rights.

“We will urge parents or guardians to fulfill their duties and provide family education guidance whenever we find any behavior that harms children’s rights,” Li said. “We will also work closely with civil affairs bureaus to support migrant children who live alone without proper guardianship.”

Li added that procuratorates will offer judicial aid to migrant children involved in criminal cases and provide financial allowances as needed. For children who have been victims of assault, they will provide living support and psychological assistance.

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