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Food prices edged up in July amid heatwaves and energy price hikes
The cost of key foods edged up last month as searing heatwaves and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty impacted energy…
‘Perilous moment’ threatens to reverse years of gains in HIV/AIDS response
External funding cuts, a backlash against human rights, and chronic under-investment in HIV prevention and community services are…
WHO report shows progress in blood safety, but there are worrying gaps
Every day, safe blood helps save the lives of women experiencing childbirth complications, accident victims, cancer patients and…
Mass school abductions: UN pushes for violence-free learning environment
United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Malick Fall, says there is a need for collective commitment…
Two-thirds of global hunger concentrated in Nigeria, Bangladesh, Pakistan, seven others: Report
The 2026 Global Report on Food Crises on Friday revealed that two-thirds of all people facing high levels…
Nigeria to experience largest increase in food insecurity globally in 2026: Report
The 2026 Global Report on Food Crises, released on Friday, said drought and shrinking aid will keep global…
WHO hosts 2nd global traditional medicine summit amid rising health challenges
With half of the global population lacking access to essential health services, the World Health Organisation (WHO) is…
IFAD wants water infrastructure to hit 2029 targets
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has called for intensified efforts by governments and other stakeholders in…
Ministers from Europe and beyond commit to address housing emergency
Across Europe and beyond, housing costs are rising faster than incomes and many families are spending up to half their…
Funding cuts may push six million more children out of school, UNICEF warns
Global education funding is facing sharp reductions that could leave an extra six million children out of school…