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MSF condemns attack on its healthcare workers in Nasir County

The organization said unidentified gunmen opened fire on the boats, forcing their staff to jump into the river and swim to safety in a nearby village. By James Chatim Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has condemned an armed attack on two of its marked boats …

MSF completes healthcare project for people experiencing homelessness in Hong Kong

As a global financial hub, Hong Kong has an image of prosperity and resource abundance. In its shadows however, groups of people who are consistently marginalised fall outside of the well-developed healthcare system’s reach.   Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF …

MSF suspends medical outreach over attack

By Philip Buda Ladu Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has strongly condemned an armed attack on its healthcare workers in Upper Nile State, which has now forced the organization to suspend medical outreach activities in Nasir and Ulang counties. In a …

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) strongly condemns armed attack on our healthcare workers in Nasir County

Talk on home loan for Myanmar seafarers takes place at MSF

A talk on home loans for seafarers is in progress. A talk on suitable real estate for Myanmar seafarers to invest in and home loan access was held at the Myanmar Seafarers Federation office in Kyauktada Township on 17 January. With improved banking system, …

MSF strongly condemns armed attack on our healthcare workers in Nasir county

Upper Nile, SOUTH SUDAN – Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) strongly condemns the armed attack on two of its clearly marked boats on the afternoon of Wednesday, 15 January 2025, in Upper Nile state, South Sudan. The boats, carrying six MSF staff members, were …

Simon Eccleshall: Doctors Without Borders Head of Programmes on the need for aid and a ceasefire in Gaza

A humanitarian worker says a ceasefire in Gaza is desperately needed, with negotiations reaching the final stages.  The conflict has killed more than 46-thousand people in the region since the wars began with the Hamas attack on southern Israel on October …

Gunmen attack MSF boats in Nasir

Members of the MSF logistics team distribute blankets and jerry cans in Nyin Deng Ayuel displacement camp in Twic County on 10/04/2022. [Photo by Verity Kowal/MSF]JUBA – Medical charity, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), has reported an armed …

Frustration Mounts for Israel as Gaza Ceasefire Highlights Unmet War Goals: Analyst

Israel’s ongoing war in Gaza has left the regime grappling with unfulfilled objectives, according to Menachem Klein, a senior lecturer at Bar-Ilan University. Speaking to Al Jazeera, Klein described the mood as frustrated. “Israel—especially the army and …

Mexico mental health center grapples with extreme violence against migrants

By Cassandra Garrison and Bernat Parera MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – After five days trudging through the jungle dividing Colombia and Panama, the 30-something Venezuelan mother believed her family had made it through the worst part of their dangerous trip. …

Even With a Ceasefire, Gaza Has No Future | Opinion

In the final days of the Biden administration, Benjamin Netanyahu's government in Israel and what remains of Hamas in Gaza have reached a ceasefire deal that will take effect on Sunday. The details, as of this writing, remain unclear. But suppose that, …

MSF calls on international community to step up in Sudan

Doctors Without Borders or MSF says it has suspended activities at a key hospital in Khartoum because of armed fighters entering the facility and threatening patients and staff. MSF Emergency Coordinator in Sudan Claire San Filippo tells VOA's Carol …

Ceasefire: now justice for civilians

THE ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel marks a rare moment of hope after more than 15 months of “unprecedented and relentless atrocities”, said aid relief organisations. The deal must now enable humanitarian and aid access to the entire strip and …

First of two children from Gaza to get medical treatment in Manitoba arrives

A Palestinian child from Gaza is set to get life-changing medical care in Manitoba. Premier Wab Kinew greeted the child and their mother at the Winnipeg Richardson International Airport on Thursday, shortly before the effort was announced publicly. “We are …

Keystone Arranges $73.1M in Loans for 1.1 MSF Southern California Industrial Portfolio

15LOS ANGELES — Keystone Mortgage Corp. has arranged $73.1 million in fixed-rate permanent loans to refinance a portfolio of industrial properties totaling 1.1 million square feet in Southern California. Situated on a combined 52.9 acres, the portfolio …

Manitoba bringing 2 children from Gaza for urgent medical care: premier

An 11-year-old Palestinian boy has arrived in Manitoba to receive urgent medical care he couldn't get in Gaza due to the Israel-Hamas war, the province says. The province will also host the mother and his child, as well as another child from Gaza who …

Health leaders welcome ceasefire announcement, but urgent and long-term action needed to address traumas in Gaza

Alison Barrett writes: Humanitarian agencies and global health leaders are calling for unimpeded and urgent access to the Gaza Strip to address the devastating humanitarian crisis there following the announcement of a ceasefire deal between Israel and …

Why pro-Palestinian groups are being charged with fraud — and could pro-Israel groups be next? 

Demonstrators from Jewish Voice For Peace are taken into custody as they protest the war in Gaza at the Canon House Building in July. The organization recently settled fraud allegations related to their eligibility for pandemic-era relief. Photo by Getty …

Manitoba welcomes Gaza child seeking medical help, other provinces called to follow

By Canadian Press on January 16, 2025. WINNIPEG — A child from the Gaza Strip seeking medical treatment arrived Thursday in Winnipeg, supported in part by the Manitoba government, and a federal cabinet minister called on other provinces to follow suit. The …

Cargill Donates $250,000 to Atlanta Community Food Bank as Demand for Food Assistance Continues to Soar

Supports the Food Bank’s $5 Million Emergency Fund ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, January 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As food prices continue to pose challenges for families, and many Georgians suffer from recent weather-related disruptions, …

Brighton Court Assisted Living Enhances Senior Living with Numerous Amenities

Brighton Court Assisted Living Elevates Senior Living with a Wide Range of Amenities SPOKANE VALLEY WA, WA, UNITED STATES, January 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Spokane Valley, Washington, November 4, 2024: Brighton Court Assisted Living is …

Brighton Court Assisted Living Provides Various Senior Care Levels

Brighton Court Assisted Living Offers a Range of Senior Care Services SPOKANE VALLEY, WA, UNITED STATES, January 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Spokane Valley, Washington, November 4, 2024: Brighton Court Assisted Living is pleased to announce …

South Sudan: ICRC's mobile surgical team in Renk treats more than 230 weapon-wounded patients in just one month

Since early December 2024, more than 120,000 people have fled the ongoing violence in Blue Nile, White Nile, and Sennar states in Sudan, to South Sudan. Dozens of them, wounded by the violence, required urgent medical care by ICRC doctors. “Our mobile …

Concerns Regarding Speculated Meeting Between Elon Musk and Former DRC President Joseph Kabila

Concern arises over a speculated meeting between Elon Musk and ex-DRC President Kabila, which could complicate the Trump administration's agenda WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Von Batten-Montague-York …

National Mental Health Alliance Day- Honolulu, Hawaii

HONOLULU, HI, UNITED STATES, January 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Join us in Honolulu Hawaii at the National Mental Health Alliance Day as we provide presentations on the following topics: Mental Health, Addiction, Fentanyl, and Human …

Business Author Seeks Workplace Horror Stories for Leadership Book

Author, Creativity Coach, and Entrepreneur, Julie Stout, is seeking workplace horror stories for an upcoming leadership book. STOW, OH, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Julie Stout, a business author, creativity coach, and …

Voices of Note Presents an Unforgettable Spring 2025 Concert Season

ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Voices of Note, the parent organization of the Atlanta Women’s Chorus (AWC) and the Atlanta Gay Men’s Chorus (AGMC), proudly announces its highly anticipated Spring 2025 concert …

Rabbi Perl Chabad Mineola Champions Light Over Darkness in Face of Antisemitism

Understanding Antisemitism: Roots and Consequences MINEOLA, NY, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an inspiring message of resilience and hope, Rabbi Anchelle Perl of Chabad Mineola calls for the community to combat the …

White Orchid Counseling Expands Services to Include Comprehensive Psychological Testing

Offering expert evaluations for Autism, ADHD, DID, and more, White Orchid Counseling expands services to meet diverse mental health needs. ORLAND PARK, IL, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- White Orchid Counseling, a trusted …

AMCD supports America First policies toward the Islamic regime in Iran

The President should appoint a Special Envoy to the People of Iran WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Mideast Coalition for Democracy believes the greatest overseas threat President Trump will face …

YMCA of Greater Brandywine Debuts Fit Truk to Improve Community Health

Fit Truk Brings Health Services to Community and Partnership Opportunities with Healthcare Providers WEST CHESTER, PA, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) hosted elected officials, …

إيمان حيلوز تترقى إلى منصب رئيسة مجلس الإدارة التنفيذية وتعلن بفخر تعيين د. سالي العقاد مديرة تنفيذية للتطبيق

إيمان حيلوز تترقى إلى منصب رئيسة مجلس الإدارة التنفيذية وتعلن بفخر تعيين د. سالي العقاد مديرة تنفيذية للتطبيق AMMAN, JORDAN, January 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- عمّان، المملكة الأردنية الهاشمية في 16 يناير 2025 – أعلن تطبيق "أبجد"، …

P.E.A.C.E. Calls for Clemency Review for Leonard Peltier to Address Concerns About Elderly Incarcerated Individuals

Advocates Address Clemency for Leonard Peltier, Focusing on Challenges Faced by Elderly Prisoners SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- P.E.A.C.E. (Parole Elder Abuse Concerns Everyone) is reaching out to U.S. …

Women’s Rights Advocates Light Up National Archives to Push for ERA Publication

Women’s rights groups projected a message on the National Archives, urging President Biden to enshrine the ERA and end sex discrimination. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Last night, the U.S. National …

SAY San Diego Announces Longtime San Diego Impact- and Community-Driven Leader Louie Nguyen as New Nonprofit CEO

Nguyen, a longtime San Diego community champion, who has created a strong track record of mission-impact work, succeeds outgoing CEO, Nancy Gannon Hornberger SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SAY San Diego …

Bosshard | Parke - Attorneys and Counselors at Law: Trusted Legal Expertise for La Crosse, Sparta, and Surrounding Areas

Your Local Partner for Comprehensive Legal Services Across Western Wisconsin and Southeastern Minnesota. LA CROSSE, WI, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Navigating life’s most complex legal challenges requires a law firm …

DigDeep Announces Appointment of Chief Programs Officer Julie Waechter to EPA's National Drinking Water Advisory Council

Waechter brings deep expertise and experience in the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) sector to advise the EPA on drinking water programs. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- DigDeep, a human rights …

Siete años después: un recordatorio para garantizar el derecho de las familias a saber sobre sus seres queridos ...

Ciudad de México, 16 de enero de 2025. A siete años de la entrada en vigor de la Ley General en materia de Desaparición Forzada de Personas, Desaparición Cometida por Particulares y del Sistema Nacional de Búsqueda, el Comité Internacional de la Cruz Roja …

Oxfam reaction to Bloomberg investigation into patients detained and denied care at hospitals funded by the World Bank

In response to the publication today of Bloomberg’s investigation into human rights abuses alleged to have been committed in private hospitals funded by the World Bank Group’s International Finance Corporation (IFC) and development finance institutions ( …