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WHO says lost contact with health personnel at Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza amid Israeli siege

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 - 01:40 GMT

Israeli forces stormed the hospital in Beit Lahiya early on Friday and ordered evacuation of patients to the courtyard, while conducting mass arrests, Palestinian news agency WAFA reported.

WHO chief: Egypt’s Bedaya project outlines comprehensive vision to foster human development

Sat, 14 Sep 2024 - 02:11 GMT

He praised Bedaya’s role in encouraging cross sectoral collaboration by enhancing health education, social protection and labour, particularly commending the project’s focus on women and youth empowerment.

How does the UNESCO elect its chief?

Tue, 10 Oct 2017 - 10:23 GMT

The UNESCO Executive Board can vote over a maximum of five rounds, until a majority of votes is met. The next secret ballot will be held on Tuesday.

Khattab, AU Amb to start promotional campaign in September

Wed, 16 Aug 2017 - 04:35 GMT

UNESCO Director-General nominee Moushira Khattab and the African Union ambassador who is accredited by UNESCO will start an intensive promotion campaign at the beginning of September

Sudan backs Khattab for UNESCO director general: El-Oraby

Fri, 14 Jul 2017 - 03:38 GMT

Sudan minister of Communication & Information Ahmed Othman said that his country backs Khattab for the UNESCO post.

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