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LISA SCHLEIN is a freelance journalist based in Geneva, Switzerland. My reporting is largely centered around United Nations activities, including human rights, humanitarian (refugee and migration) issues, international political events, health, environment and development with a focus on Africa. Media organizations for whom I have worked include Voice of America, Deutsche Welle, National Public Radio, ABC News, CBC, and Fox News. My articles have been published in the International Herald Tribune, Los Angeles Times, Boston Globe, Washington Post, Des Moines Register, Atlanta Journal & Constitution, Toronto Globe & Mail, New West Magazine and Science, among others. AWARDS include: • The Lowell Thomas Award (The Overseas Press Club of America): Best Radio News or Interpretation of Foreign Affairs (1996), “Land Mines: The Survivors Perspective”, produced for ABC News Radio • American Women in Radio and Television: Best Radio Documentary (1980), “Re-Entry Women: The Return to Campus”, produced for NPR Crossroads
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Conflict, climate change increase hunger and malnutrition across Africa
Hunger and malnutrition are escalating across Africa due to conflict, climate change, and economic challenges, affecting millions. The United Nations and various humanitarian organizations, including the Food and Agriculture Organization, UNICEF, and the World Food Program, highlight the dire situation, particularly in regions like Lake Chad and Southern Africa. Severe malnutrition in children is a critical concern, with urgent calls for international assistance to address the food crisis. Despite appeals, funding remains insufficient, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis.
UN warns widening Middle East conflict threatens health of millions
The United Nations warns that the escalating conflict in the Middle East, particularly affecting Lebanon, Gaza, Israel, and Syria, poses significant risks to millions of civilians and threatens long-term peace prospects. The conflict has resulted in numerous casualties and extensive damage to essential infrastructure, including hospitals and schools. The World Health Organization and UNICEF are working to address health challenges, including a polio vaccination campaign in Gaza, amid ongoing hostilities. The situation is exacerbated by inflammatory rhetoric and the denigration of UN agencies, with calls for humanitarian pauses to facilitate aid efforts.
Collective trauma marks anniversary of Hamas attack on Israel
The World Health Organization highlights the severe humanitarian impact of the ongoing conflict in Gaza, marking the one-year anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel. The conflict has resulted in significant civilian casualties, displacement, and a dire health crisis in Gaza, with hospitals and health services severely compromised. WHO officials emphasize the urgent need for protection of health care and sustained humanitarian aid, while also noting efforts to conduct a polio vaccination campaign amidst the turmoil. The article underscores the collective trauma experienced in Israel and the critical health challenges faced by the population in Gaza.
Sudan Citizens Live on Knife’s Edge Amid Ongoing Conflict
Sudan is experiencing a severe humanitarian crisis due to ongoing conflict between rival generals, leading to the world's fastest-growing displacement crisis. Over 5.4 million people are displaced, with 18 million needing urgent aid. The U.N. is struggling to secure necessary funding, having received only a third of the required $2.6 billion. The conflict has severely impacted health services, with 70% of hospitals non-functional, and exacerbated food insecurity, affecting 20.3 million people. Despite commitments to de-escalate, violence continues, particularly in Khartoum and West Darfur, complicating aid delivery. The U.N. warns of potential regional spillover if the conflict persists.
UNHCR Warns of Sustained Eastern DRC Violence
Violence in eastern DR Congo has escalated, causing over 1.3 million people to flee their homes in two years, with the total number of internally displaced people in the region now at 5.7 million, according to the UNHCR. Lisa Schlein reports from Geneva on the devastating impact of the conflict.
WHO: Investing in TB Prevention, Screening, Treatment Will Save Lives, Money
The World Health Organization, commemorating World Tuberculosis Day, advocates for global efforts to eliminate tuberculosis, highlighting the disease's preventability and curability. Despite this, tuberculosis remains a leading infectious killer, with 1.3 million deaths and 10.6 million new cases in 2022. The WHO emphasizes the importance of prevention, early diagnosis, and treatment, as well as the development of new vaccines. A recent WHO study demonstrates the cost-effectiveness of TB screening and preventive treatment in Brazil, Georgia, Kenya, and South Africa. The organization also calls for increased investment in research and development for new TB vaccines, with the U.N. supporting this initiative.
UN: Belarus Runs Campaign of Violence, Repression to Crush Dissent
The U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights has accused the Belarusian government of a campaign of violence and repression against political dissent. The report, presented by Christian Salazar Volkmann, is based on interviews and evidence from over 5,400 items and 229 submissions. It details human rights violations since the 2020 presidential elections, including torture, inhumane treatment, and politically motivated arrests. The 2020 re-election of President Alexander Lukashenko was widely criticized as unfair. The Belarusian ambassador to the U.N., Larysa Belskaya, denied the existence of political prisoners and accused Western governments of supporting activists against Belarus. Volkmann called for investigations into violations and accountability for perpetrators.
Africa: Life-Saving Aid Not Reaching Millions of People Caught in Health Emergencies - WHO
The World Health Organization warns that millions in conflict-driven health emergencies risk dying due to lack of humanitarian aid. WHO's director-general, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, accuses Israel of blocking aid to Gaza, exacerbating health crises. Gaza faces severe disease outbreaks, with significant increases in respiratory infections and diarrhea among children. The WHO also highlights worsening conditions in Sudan and Ethiopia, where conflict and displacement hinder aid delivery. The Israeli agency COGAT disputes the blockade narrative, asserting that aid continues to flow into Gaza.
Parthenolide as a therapeutic for disseminated canine neoplasms
The study explores the therapeutic potential of parthenolide (PTL) for treating disseminated canine neoplasms, including histiocytic sarcoma, hemangiosarcoma, and mast cell tumors. PTL, known for inhibiting NF-kB signaling and altering cellular redox balance, induces dose-dependent apoptosis in canine cell lines and primary cells. It also depletes glutathione, generates reactive oxygen species, and synergizes with standard-of-care therapeutics. Preliminary data indicate that PTL extends survival time in a mouse model of disseminated canine histiocytic sarcoma, supporting further investigation and potential clinical trials in dogs, which may also benefit human cancer research.
Refugee Forum Seeks Solutions for 114 Million Forcibly Displaced People
The Global Refugee Forum in Geneva, attended by over 3,500 delegates, aims to find practical solutions for the 114 million forcibly displaced people worldwide. U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi and Jordan's King Abdullah II highlighted the urgent need for international cooperation and sustained humanitarian efforts, particularly in Gaza, Sudan, Ukraine, and Colombia. The forum underscores the disproportionate burden on low- and middle-income countries hosting the majority of refugees and calls for increased international support and long-term responsibility sharing.
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