Can traditional medicine strengthen modern healthcare? An expert weighs in
Ginger and cinnamon are more than just ingredients. Along with other spices, their medicinal value is gaining both attention and legitimacy. Read Full Story on UN News
World News in Brief: Progress on hunger in Asia-Pacific, key Gaza pipeline repaired, flu hits Europe hard
While the Asia and Pacific region has made notable progress in reducing hunger, persistent challenges remain in addressing malnutrition, food insecurity and unequal access to healthy diets, a new UN report published on Wednesday concludes. Read [...]
Fifty days on, Jamaica struggles to rebuild after Hurricane Melissa’s unprecedented destruction
Fifty days have passed since Hurricane Melissa ravaged Jamaica, leaving behind an unprecedented trail of destruction. Read Full Story on UN News
World News in Brief: Landmark disease and mental health declaration, Afghan hunger deepens, DR Congo refugee crisis
World leaders meeting at the UN General Assembly have adopted a historic global declaration to tackle noncommunicable diseases and mental health conditions together, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Tuesday. Read Full Story on UN [...]
New influenza variant is surging, but vaccination still our best bet: WHO
Amid an early start to the Northern Hemisphere influenza season a new variant of the virus is rapidly gaining ground - but vaccination remains the “most effective defence”, the UN health agency said on Tuesday. [...]
From farm to classroom: Feeding children and supporting farmers in Timor-Leste
It’s a win-win recipe: schoolchildren eat a free, nutritious meal every day and local farmers gain reliable access to local markets.