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Niger has carved its name into the annals of public health history as the first African nation to successfully eliminate onchocerciasis, commonly known as river blindness. This parasitic disease has long been regarded as the second-leading cause of blindness globally, casting a shadow over the lives of many. How does one contract this affliction? The culprit is the bite of an infected black fly, predominantly found in areas along rivers, where these tiny marauders carry the parasitic worm that ultimately wreaks havoc on…

According to investigators from the United Nations, Israel is intentionally targeting medical facilities in Gaza, leading to the deaths and torture of healthcare workers, which they describe as "crimes against humanity." In a recent statement, the United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry claimed, "Israel has enacted a coordinated strategy aimed at dismantling Gaza's healthcare infrastructure as part of a more extensive campaign against the region." The report alleged that Israel is "engaging in war…

UN report calls for massive action to eradicate racism MOGADISHU, Somalia - A senior United Nations official has tabled a report that builds on sweeping actions to eradicate racism, which has primarily targeted people of African descent around the world for decades now. Michelle Bachelet, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, released a report calling for sweeping action to…