One in three women in the Region of the Americas experiences physical or sexual violence in her lifetime Washington, D.C., 19 November 2025 (PAHO/WHO) – Violence against women and girls continues to be a serious and persistent problem in the Region of the Americas, according to new estimates presented today by the World Health Organization […]
Safely managed sanitation means having a toilet that treats or safely disposes of waste on site, stores it securely for emptying and treatment elsewhere, or connects to a functioning sewer system and treatment plant. Yet an estimated … Source link
Western remains among the top universities in the world, ranking 24th globally for social and environmental sustainability. QS (Quacquarelli Symonds Limited) World University Rankings (WUR): Sustainability 2026, released this week, positions Western in the top one per cent of all universities, and fourth nationally, maintaining last year’s position. The QS rankings provide a unique and […]
Some of Victoria’s most at-risk patients will continue receiving life-saving general practice care, thanks to a Federal Government rescue plan for Melbourne’s cohealth clinics. Announced earlier today by the Federal Minister for Health, Disability and Ageing, the Hon Mark Butler, the Australian Government will provide funding to allow cohealth to continue operations until the end […]
Cllr George Finch, Leader of Warwickshire County Council, today explained why he has given local town and parish councils permission to remove resident-installed Union flags and St George’s flags from certain lamp posts so that Christmas lights can be safely installed. Cllr Finch said: “I am immensely proud of our national flags. The Union […]
Following five days of industrial action by resident doctors, and as temperatures drop across the North West and pressures rise on the NHS, the public is being urged to continue using services wisely and consider self-care options where appropriate. With cold weather and winter illnesses such as flu increasing pressure on our hospitals, people are […]
Urgent work to refurbish two major viaducts has been completed three months early leading to a £1m saving, a council said. Work on the River Lea and New River viaducts, which carry the A414 Stanstead Abbotts Bypass between Hertfordshire and Harlow in Essex, started on 15 September 2025 and was finished 12 weeks ahead of […]
The Australian National University (ANU) is the 16th best university in the world for social and environmental sustainability, improving 32 places compared to the previous year, according to the QS World University Rankings Sustainability 2026. Out of 38 Australian institutions, ANU ranks third in the country, climbing four places. The University’s overall score increased by […]
Surrey, B.C. – The City of Surrey is fully prepared for the upcoming winter season, which forecasters suggest could be colder and wetter than usual. With nearly 80 pieces of snow-clearing equipment and 17,000 tonnes of salt available, crews are ready to tackle snow and ice to keep roads safe. “Keeping our roads safe for residents […]
On November 6, 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a new Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) model to implement pricing agreements with two drug manufacturers — Pfizer and AstraZeneca — which the White House has recently announced. The Trump Administration has claimed these agreements will result in significant prescription […]