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World Bank Approves 750m Loan To Boost Philippines’ Digital Transformation

The World Bank approved a loan of 750 million U.S. dollars on Wednesday to boost the digital transformation in the Philippines. The financial institution said in its press release that the Second Digital Transformation Development Policy Loan supports the Philippines’ efforts to transform the country’s digital sector. It said the loan would develop the country…

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World Polio Day: Africa Closer To Becoming Polio-Free, But Challenges Persist – WHO

As Africa stands on the brink of eradicating polio, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has called for renewed vigilance and commitment to achieving a polio-free continent. The outgoing WHO regional director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti, in her World Polio Day address, reflected on the region’s significant progress while acknowledging the remaining obstacles in the…

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IEA To Present World Energy Outlook

The International Energy Agency (IEA) is set to present its World Energy Outlook in Paris on Wednesday. In light of the escalating crisis in the Middle East and the growing geopolitical tensions worldwide, a key focus is the issue of energy security. Energy security includes oil and gas supply, the electricity sector, critical minerals, but…

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World Sight Day: Sightsavers Seeks Better Access To Eye Health For Elderly, Children

The international development organisation Sightsavers has advocates  for better access to eye health services for children elderly in the country. It recall that yet eye health is a neglected area of healthcare, and people are struggling unnecessarily with avoidable blindness and vision impairment.  Dr Joy Shu’aibu, country director at Sightsavers comments: “Two thirds of children…

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