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Healthcare needs grow as humanitarian crisis worsens in Afghanistan
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], August 22 (ANI): The World Health Organization has raised alarm regarding the healthcare situation in Afghanistan, where conflict has left countless people vulnerable to hunger and illnesses.
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UNHCR warns of humanitarian needs in Afghanistan
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], August 21 (ANI): UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, has expressed concern about the prevailing humanitarian needs within Afghanistan and urged for continuous support to ensure necessary assistance in the country.
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EU, UK digital Covid certificates recognised by IATA Travel Pass
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], August 20 (ANI): The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has said that EU Digital Covid Certificate (DCC) and UK NHS Covid Pass can now be uploaded into IATA Travel Pass as verified proof of vaccination for travel.
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De Bryune, Kante, Jorginho headlines UEFA Player of the Year nominees
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Nyon [Switzerland], August 19 (ANI): The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) on Thursday announced the names of the nominees shortlisted for the 2020/21 UEFA Men's and Women's Player of the Year Awards.
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Blocked airline funds of $1 billion could slow recovery: IATA
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], August 19 (ANI): The International Air Transport Association (IATA) on Thursday urged governments to abide by international agreements and treaty obligations to enable airlines to repatriate close to nearly one billion dollars in blocked funds from the sale of tickets,
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MedAlliance announces enrollment of first patient in erectile dysfunction
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Nyon [Switzerland], August 19 (ANI/PRNewswire): MedAlliance has announced enrollment of the first patient in an erectile dysfunction (ED) feasibility study with its sirolimus drug-eluting balloon [DEB].
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Over threefold rise in trauma cases in Afghanistan: WHO
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], August 19 (ANI): There has been more than a threefold rise in the number of trauma cases in Afghanistan in recent weeks, said the World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday, urging that delivery of lifesaving aid and medical supplies to millions of Afghans must not
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WHO urges parties in Afghan conflict to ensure safety of health workers
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], August 18 (ANI): The World Health Organization on Wednesday called on the sides involved in the conflict in Afghanistan to protect all the citizens, including civilians and health employees, while assuring to continue its humanitarian services in the country.
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UNHCR issues non-return advisory for Afghanistan
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], August 18 (ANI): UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has released a non-return advisory for Afghanistan, calling for a bar on forced returns of Afghan nationals, including asylum seekers who have had their claims rejected.
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UNHRC to hold special session on Afghanistan next week, backed by prominen
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], August 18 (ANI): The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) will hold a special session on Tuesday, August 24, to address the "serious human rights concerns and situation in Afghanistan".
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UN Human Rights Council to discuss Afghanistan issue on August 24
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], August 18 (ANI): The United Nations Human Rights Council will hold a special session on Afghanistan on August 24, to address the "serious human rights concerns" following the Taliban takeover of the war-torn country.
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UN migration agency 'concerned' over developments in Afghanistan
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], August 18 (ANI): The United Nations migration agency on Tuesday expressed "great concern" over the developments in Afghanistan and "grave consequences" for displaced people and civilians needing humanitarian assistance.
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