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Impact of War on the Health of Syria’s Children
Syria’s shattered health system is forcing health workers to engage in brutal medical practices, and a series of epidemics have left millions of children exposed to a plethora of deadly diseases, Save the Children says in a new report. Announced Sunday, the report, “A Devastating Toll: the Impact of Three Years of War on the [...]
Business Leaders to Attend Africa CEO Forum
The second Africa CEO Forum, organized by Groupe Jeune Afrique in partnership with the African Development Bank (AfDB), will be taking place in Geneva on 17-19 March. Offering a framework for exchange between the major players of the African private sector, the event will bring together more than 700 African and international CEOs, financiers, and [...]
Deaths \ Newborn \ Save the Children
Ending Newborn Deaths: Save the Children Report
The first 24 hours of a child’s life are the most dangerous, with more than one million babies dying each year on their first and only day of life, according to new research published Monday by Save the Children. The new report, “Ending Newborn Deaths,” shows one half of first day deaths around the world [...]
Bank \ Biometric \ Dermalog \ Nigeria
Dermalog Wins Contract for Nigerian Bank Project
Dermalog Identification Systems from Germany is installing a nationwide system in Nigeria to identify all bank customers by fingerprint. The first phase is operational now. On Valentine’s Day, the pilot phase of the biometric project was launched in Lagos. Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, launched the biometric identification system for [...]
Al Shallal \ Jeddah \ Saudi Arabia \ Theme Park
The Al Shallal Theme Park in Jeddah
J/Brice Design International, Inc. – a leading hospitality design firm in the Middle East – has been commissioned by Saudi Arabia‘s Fakieh Group to design the interior of the new Planetarium at its Al Shallal Theme Park on the Jeddah Corniche. It was announced Tuesday, Feb. 18. The Fakieh Group of Saudi Arabia operates in [...]
DaVita \ Kidney Patients \ Saudi Arabia
DaVita to Treat Kidney Patients in Saudi Arabia
DaVita, a division of DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc. (NYSE: DVA) and a leading provider of kidney care services, today announced it has signed a major tender from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health to treat half of the approximately 10,000 dialysis patients currently under the Ministry’s care. Under the award, DaVita will operate [...]
Iraq \ Save the Children \ Syria \ UN
Open Letter to Save the Children in Syria
Save the Children and other leading humanitarian agencies published Monday an open letter calling on the parties to the Syrian conflict meeting in Geneva to urgently focus on the plight of children. The 14 signatories also include Antonio Gutteres, UN High Commissioner for Refugees; Archbishop Desmond Tutu; David Miliband, President of the International Rescue Committee; [...]
Bill & Melinda Gates \ Gates Foundation \ Ghana \ India \ Toilet \ WaterAid
When 2.5 Billion People Live Without a Toilet
In the world population of 7 billion, it’s estimated that 2.5 billion people live without a toilet. They defecate in the open – on streets, in the fields and forests. WaterAid announced today a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation that puts the global sanitation crisis at the forefront of advocacy efforts aimed [...]
Human Rights \ South Sudan \ UN \ UNMISS
UN Help in South Sudan as Fighting Continues
The security situation in South Sudan remains “fluid,” the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the country said today. It confirmed that it is sending reinforcements to areas affected by the current fighting between pro- and anti-Government troops, particularly Bor, Malakal, Bentiu and Juba. “This is critical to enable the Mission to deliver on its mandate [...]
Burj Khalifa \ Dubai \ Emaar Properties
Fireworks Display at Burj Khalifa in Dubai
The iconic New Year’s Eve fireworks display by Emaar Properties, the global property developer, at Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building and Downtown Dubai, captivated the world and put the international spotlight on Dubai. It is stated to be the largest fireworks display and celebrations held in the city at The Palm Jumeirah, The World [...]
Ban Ki-moon \ Conflict \ South Sudan \ UN
Ban Ki-moon Urges to End Conflict in South Sudan
In an appeal broadcast in South Sudan on Wednesday, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon renewed his call on its leaders to settle their differences peacefully and pledged to help end the violence that has wracked the world’s youngest nation over the past 10 days. “I want to assure you that the United Nations stands with the [...]
Save the Children \ South Sudan \ United Nations
Save the Children Aid for South Sudan
A special Save the Children flight arrives in South Sudan today, Dec. 24, carrying supplies for families who have fled their homes due to fighting. These supplies will be used to help alleviate the conditions of those families seeking safety in United Nations compounds in Juba and include: 150 jerry cans, kitchen sets for 140 [...]
