Niger : Niger has made history by becoming the first country in Africa to eliminate onchocerciasis, also known as river blindness. The announcement was made by Niger’s Minister of Public Health, Population, and Social Affairs, Garba Hakimi, during an official ceremony, marking a significant milestone in public health for the nation. Niger’s achievement is particularly […]
Colombia : In Colombia, at least 80 people have died, and over 18,000 have fled their homes due to violent clashes between rival armed groups near the Venezuelan border. The ongoing violence in the northeastern Catatumbo region is considered some of the worst the country has witnessed in recent years. The primary groups involved in […]