Growing an inclusive economy is a key priority for Canada, as supporting Black entrepreneurs enables the creation of jobs, drives innovation, and strengthens local communities. When Black business owners have access to the tools and resources they need, they can start, grow, and sustain businesses that benefit communities nationwide. To advance this goal, the Honourable… [Read More]
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Black Entrepreneurs in Southern Ontario Can Access New Funding Opportunities
The Government of Canada has announced that eligible organizations in southern Ontario can now apply to the Black Entrepreneurship Program (BEP) Ecosystem Fund, aimed at strengthening services for Black entrepreneurs and businesses to foster economic growth. The initiative seeks to reduce barriers for Black Canadian entrepreneurs, providing them with greater access to capital and resources… [Read More]
Zimbabwean Youth Chapter of World Food Forum Partners with FAO to Transform Agrifood Systems
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Zimbabwe recently hosted a courtesy visit from the World Food Forum (WFF) Zimbabwe Youth Chapter, highlighting FAO’s dedication to empowering young people as key drivers of agrifood systems transformation. The meeting convened youth leaders, entrepreneurs, and FAO officials to discuss collaborative efforts in fostering… [Read More]
Green Energy Growth to Create Thousands of New Jobs Nationwide
The UK government has published its first-ever National Clean Energy Jobs Plan, aimed at creating over 400,000 additional jobs in the clean energy sector by 2030. The plan identifies 31 priority occupations, including plumbers, electricians, and welders, which are particularly in demand to support the country’s transition to renewable and nuclear energy. It provides a… [Read More]
Boosting Local Economies: Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund Launched
The UK government has launched the Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund, a £360 million investment designed to support fishing businesses and coastal communities across the country. Of this, £56 million has been allocated specifically to Scottish, Welsh, and Northern Irish fishing industries, aiming to boost local economies and strengthen regional fishing sectors. The fund will… [Read More]
Minister for Health Unveils Ireland’s First National Endometriosis Framework
The Minister for Health, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, has launched Ireland’s first-ever National Framework for the Management of Endometriosis, a landmark step in advancing women’s healthcare in the country. Developed by the HSE’s National Women and Infants Health Programme (NWIHP), the framework introduces a defined clinical care pathway for women and girls living with endometriosis. It… [Read More]
Minister Browne Unveils Major Boost in Funding for Water Quality Projects in 2026
Ireland’s Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD, and Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity, Christopher O’Sullivan TD, have announced a €42 million investment in water quality initiatives for 2026. This marks a fourfold increase compared to the previous year’s allocation, reflecting the government’s strong commitment to protecting and restoring… [Read More]
Historic Collaboration: Ireland and Northern Ireland Unite to Launch First All-Island Apprenticeship
The launch of Ireland’s first all-island apprenticeship marks a historic milestone in education and cross-border collaboration between Ireland and Northern Ireland. The new Accounting Technologist Apprenticeship, jointly developed by the Accounting Technicians Ireland (ATI), Technological University of the Shannon, and The Open University in Northern Ireland, aims to equip learners with advanced skills in digital… [Read More]
Advancing Global Gateway: €30 Million EIB–Vista Group Deal to Strengthen SMEs and Agri-Business in West Africa
xThe European Investment Bank (EIB), through its development arm EIB Global, has signed two landmark financing agreements with Vista Group — €20 million with Vista Gui in Guinea and €10 million with Vista Bank (SL) in Sierra Leone. These agreements mark the EIB’s first-ever intermediated loans to domestic banks in both countries, with a strong… [Read More]
Bangladesh: EIB Global invests €160 million to enhance Dhaka’s water supply and infrastructure
EIB Global, the development arm of the European Investment Bank, has expanded its support for sustainable water infrastructure in Bangladesh by approving €160 million in new financing for two major projects in Dhaka. These initiatives aim to improve the city’s water supply system and enhance resilience to climate challenges, benefiting more than 10 million residents…. [Read More]
Join the EU’s 3rd Team Europe Youth Sounding Board for Zimbabwe 2026–2028
The European Union Delegation to Zimbabwe has launched a call for applications for the 2026–2028 cohort of the Team Europe Youth Sounding Board (YSB). This initiative seeks to include young men and women from all provinces of Zimbabwe, both urban and rural areas, and people with disabilities. The program targets youth passionate about Zimbabwe’s socio-economic… [Read More]
Lead Exposure Crisis: Why Immediate Action Is Essential
Lead exposure remains one of the world’s most pervasive yet preventable health threats, affecting millions of children and adults globally. As the thirteenth International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (ILPPW) approaches from 19 to 25 October 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) and its partners have emphasized that there is no safe level of lead, calling… [Read More]
New Health Works Leaders Coalition Aims to Strengthen Health Systems and Drive Job Creation
The World Bank Group, the Government of Japan, and the World Health Organization (WHO) have launched the Health Works Leaders Coalition, a global alliance uniting health and finance ministers, business leaders, philanthropic organizations, global health agency heads, and civil society representatives. The coalition aims to promote investments in health systems as a driver of economic… [Read More]
Digital Health for Stronger Health Systems: Global Strategies and Country Empowerment
Digital technologies are rapidly reshaping health systems worldwide, from electronic medical records and telemedicine to artificial intelligence and data-driven surveillance, redefining how care is delivered, managed, and evaluated. However, this transformation poses challenges, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, where digital initiatives often remain fragmented or misaligned with national priorities. Without strong national capacities to… [Read More]
Countering Nicotine and Tobacco Addiction on World No Tobacco Day 2026
The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced the theme for World No Tobacco Day 2026: “Unmasking the appeal – countering nicotine and tobacco addiction.” The campaign focuses on revealing how the tobacco and nicotine industry continuously reinvents and repackages its products to attract a new generation, particularly children and adolescents, while evading stronger tobacco control… [Read More]
Strengthening NTD Programmes: WHO Partners Improve Supply Chain and Coordination
From 23 to 26 September 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO), alongside health ministries, pharmaceutical donors, implementing partners, and technical support platforms, convened three major meetings in Geneva to strengthen coordination and stewardship of supply chains for neglected tropical disease (NTD) medicines. The gatherings—the NTD Supply Chain Forum (NTD-SCF), the Supply Chain Technical Support Mechanism… [Read More]
Trachoma Eliminated in Fiji: 26th Country to Achieve Public Health Success
Fiji has achieved a landmark public health milestone, being validated by the World Health Organization (WHO) for eliminating trachoma as a public health problem. Trachoma, a neglected tropical disease and the world’s leading infectious cause of blindness, no longer poses a threat in the country. Fiji is the 26th country to eliminate trachoma and the… [Read More]
Mpox Vaccination Campaign in Uganda Focuses on Vulnerable and Marginalized Groups
Uganda is conducting a community-focused mpox vaccination campaign aimed at reaching populations often excluded from traditional health services. Since February 1, vaccination teams have visited entertainment spots, truck stops, border crossings, and other venues to protect key populations where they live, work, and socialize. The campaign, implemented by the World Health Organization (WHO) in partnership… [Read More]
Last Ebola Patient Released in Democratic Republic of the Congo
The last Ebola patient in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) has been discharged, marking a major milestone in efforts to end the outbreak. This recovery begins a 42-day countdown to officially declaring the outbreak over, provided no new cases are detected. Since the outbreak was declared on 4 September in Bulape health… [Read More]
Africa Unites Experts to Accelerate Cholera Elimination Goals by 2030
As cholera continues to pose a serious threat to lives and livelihoods across Africa, government representatives from the water and health sectors, scientists, and partners convened in Livingstone, Zambia, from 20–22 October 2025, to develop a renewed strategy for ending the disease. The Regional Expert Consultation on Cholera Prevention and Control, organized by the WHO… [Read More]
First-Ever Nationwide Quality of Care Review Completed in Ghana to Enhance Health Services
For the first time, Ghana has completed a nationwide review of clinical care delivery across its health facilities—an effort set to transform the quality of health services for millions. This landmark Quality of Care (QoC) Review, part of the Harmonized Health Facility Assessment (HHFA), was carried out by the Ministry of Health and Ghana Health… [Read More]
Ghana Partners with WHO to Turn AMR Research into Public Health Action
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a significant global health threat, undermining decades of medical progress and endangering lives, economies, and ecosystems. In Ghana, AMR impacts human health, agriculture, and the environment, making it vital to move research into practical, real-world applications. Despite the availability of scientific data, much of it remains confined to academic journals and… [Read More]
Tripartite Forum Sets Framework for Labour Market Recovery in Syria and the Region
Representatives from the governments and worker and employer organizations of Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, and Iraq have agreed on a shared Framework for Regional Dialogue to guide inclusive labour market recovery in Syria and its neighbouring countries. This agreement was finalized at the close of a Regional Tripartite Forum convened by the International Labour Organization (ILO)… [Read More]
