6 July 2023 Archives

18M malaria vaccine dose to arrive in Africa by 2025

Published on: July 6, 2023
16:39

Nairobi, Jul 6 (Prensa Latina) Twelve countries across different regions in Africa are set to receive 18 million doses of the first-ever malaria vaccine over the next two years. The roll out is a critical step forward to fight off one of the leading causes of death in the continent.

Gap between Canada´s rich and poor ramping up at record speed

Published on: July 6, 2023
16:30

Ottawa, Jul 6 (Prensa Latina) Income and wealth inequality among Canadian households is increasing at record speed amid inflation and rising interest rates, and younger households are bearing the financial burden, a new report from Statistics Canada shows.

Candidate Arevalo asks Guatemalans to be attentive

Published on: July 6, 2023
16:10

Guatemala City, Jul 6 (Prensa Latina) Guatemalan presidential candidate for the “Semilla” movement Bernardo Arevalo on Thursday asked Guatemalans to be attentive, aware and support integrity of the June 25th elections.

OceanGate still advertising trips to Titanic wreckage

Published on: July 6, 2023
16:05

Washington, Jul 6 (Prensa Latina) OceanGate Expeditions is still advertising trips to the Titanic shipwreck on its website — more than 10 days after its submersible imploded on its deep-sea journey to the wreckage, killing all five aboard.

AGRA launches new strategy to transform food systems in Ethiopia

Published on: July 6, 2023
15:52

Addis Ababa, Jul 6 (Prensa Latina) The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) has officially launched the Ethiopia Country Strategy, ushering in a new era of transforming food systems. With a vision for sustainable agricultural and empowering smallholder farmers, this strategic roadmap will drive transformative change, boost food security, and unlock Ethiopia’s agricultural potential.

Panama and South Korea to strengthen bilateral cooperation

Published on: July 6, 2023
15:49

Panama City, Jul 6 (Prensa Latina) The governments of Panama and South Korea advocated here today to strengthen bilateral cooperation in areas such as trade, investment, infrastructure, resources and renewable energy.

Ecuador´s FUT to take to the streets opposing new pension reform

Published on: July 6, 2023
15:42

Quito, Jul 6 (Prensa Latina) Ecuador´s Unitary Workers Front (FUT) on Thursday expressed its rejection to proposed pension reforms and threatened to take to the streets "as it happens in France".

UN: World water and sanitation crisis hurts women and girls more

Published on: July 6, 2023
14:14

United Nations, Jul 6 (Prensa Latina) Approximately, 2200 million people lack drinking water at home, which affects female members of the family to a greater extent, according to a report released today. The analysis, conducted by the United Nations Children's Fund (Unicef) and the World Health Organization (WHO), reveals that women and girls are the most affected by the crisis associated with these issues. According to the text, they are responsible for collecting the vital liquid in seven out of every 10 homes that are deprived of the supply.

Salvadorian authorities rely on international observation

Published on: July 6, 2023
14:12

San Salvador, Jul 6 (Prensa Latina) Salvadorian authorities rely on international observation to ensure the smooth running of 2024's elections, a source from the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) stated on Thursday.

Syrian and Russian armies carry out joint maneuvers

Published on: July 6, 2023
14:10

Damascus, Jul 6 (Prensa Latina) The Syrian Arab Army and the Russian Armed Forces began today joint military maneuvers, the first of their kind this year, and will last six days, in the east of the northern Syrian province of Aleppo.

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July 6, 2023