Neglected Tropical Diseases: an urgent challenge for Angola’s health and development
02 Mar
Health News

Neglected Tropical Diseases: an urgent challenge for Angola’s health and development

Posted by author-avatar
0
By: Dr. Nzuzi Katondi, WHO Neglected Tropical Diseases Officer in Angola World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day (NTD), marked every year on January 30, is an opportunity to reflect on a public health problem that continues to affect millions of people around the world and thousands of Angolans, especially in the most vulnerable communities. NTDs encompass a range of preventable and treatable diseases, many of which can be eliminated or eradicated. Despite global progress, these diseases continue to place a significant burden on health systems and the socioeconomic development of affected countries. In 2024, approximately 1.4 billion people worldwide required interventions against NTDs, a significant reduction of 36% compared to 2010. By early 2026, 58 countries had eliminated at least one NTD, demonstrating that elimination is possible with consistent investment and effective leadership. However, this progress is under threat....
Continue reading
Health News

FIOR, Mark

Posted by author-avatar
0
In loving memory of Mark Louis Fior who passed away on Tuesday November 25, 2025, at Health Sciences North, at the age of 65.Dear brother of Rosemarie Fior. Predeceased by his parents Veronica (Matthieu) Fior and Louis Fior, his grandparents Mose and Rosan Matthieu, and Mose and Maria Fior. Dear nephew of Anna Ouellette (Don predeceased). Also predeceased by his uncles and aunts, Cyril (Doris) Matthieu, Reverend Charles Matthieu, Parnell (Joanne) Matthieu, Mary Matthieu, Lina Fior and John (Alice) Fior. He will be missed by his many cousins from the Matthieu, Ouellette and Fior families and close friends Danny Scanlan and Gary Rheault.Mark worked for Falconbridge and was a First-Class Stationary Engineer and an Electrician. In his younger days, he enjoyed scuba diving, motorcycling, fishing, hunting, and...
Continue reading
BOLO: Police Seek Tips on Missing Georgia Man, Last Seen Leaving Home with Dog
07 Dec
Top Stories

BOLO: Police Seek Tips on Missing Georgia Man, Last Seen Leaving Home with Dog

Posted by author-avatar
0
The search for a missing Georgia man, who vanished Sunday while leaving home with his dog, continues. Atlanta’s 11 Alive News reported that on Sunday morning, James “Greg” Powell61, left his residence in Cherokee County with his dog. According to the Canton Police Department, Powell departed his home at 9:09 a.m. that Sunday.Police subsequently located his vehicle near the River Green Tennis Courts at 111 Racquet Club Drive in Canton. Powell’s dog, Ally, accompanied him when he left. He reportedly dropped the dog off with a sitter and never returned home. During Powell’s last reported sighting, he was wearing a large blue jacket and blue sweatpants. The Canton Police Department is leading the investigation and is asking the public for any assistance in locating Powell. Anyone who has information about Powell or his whereabouts is encouraged to...
Continue reading
I dangle broken the jinx of ‘who’s your father’ in Oyo politics – Makinde
26 Apr
Politics

I dangle broken the jinx of ‘who’s your father’ in Oyo politics – Makinde

Posted by author-avatar
0
Politics tamfitronics Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo Divulge declared all over a College students’ Legislative Summit that he has shattered the dominance of “who's your father” politics within the impart. The summit, organized by the Speaker of the Oyo Divulge Residence of Assembly, Honourable Adebo Ogundoyin, and the College students’ Marketing consultant Council of the College of Ibadan, became as soon as attended by dignitaries along with the Minister of Divulge for Formative years, Ayodele Olawande, and frail Senate President Bukola Saraki, who became as soon as represented.Makinde emphasized that within the previous, political success in Oyo Divulge became as soon as on the general streak by familial connections, however he has efficiently broken a ways from that tradition. He highlighted his background, stating that his father became as soon as a customary individual, but...
Continue reading