European Medicines Agency issues positive assessment of vaccine called Mosquirix, essentially giving the WHO approval to review product for its use in Africa
Fourteen French soldiers who were on duty in the country reportedly charged with demanding sexual favors of young boys in return for food
Hepatitis is a viral infection that attacks the liver and can cause acute and chronic disease
UN aid agencies report war has devastated country’s economy and left 21 million of the nation's 25 million people in need of humanitarian assistance
UNHCR says refugees who were camped in Cameroon's remote Far North Region are seeking shelter at a refugee camp some 100 kilometers away
Traffickers, armed groups and others said to be kidnapping vulnerable migrants on their way to Saudi Arabia, demanding ransom payments
Monitoring Center says more than 19.3 million people in 100 countries were forced to flee their homes in 2014 because of natural disasters
UNHCR official says many people may not be aware of dangers they face in conflict-torn country
Fighting in region has seriously disrupted supply of safe drinking water for up to 1.3 million children and adults
2014 Atlas finds wide gap between rich and poor countries in providing treatment
Roll Back Malaria Partnership says its new strategy will result in a health and economic bonanza for developing countries
High commissioner for human rights says he is alarmed by escalating pattern of politically-motivated violence
While noting boom, new UNCTAD report also finds sector’s potential being undermined by poor infrastructure, regulatory shortcomings
UNHCR says milestone comes barely 10 months after 3 million refugee mark was reached; Turkey is largest host to those fleeing civil war, taking in about 45 percent
UN reports that Saudi-led airstrikes have killed more than 3,000 people over past three months, and more than 1 million civilians are displaced
Refugee agency says number of internally displaced and refugees grow as fighting continues
Evidence shows higher prices on tobacco products have led to declines in smoking prevalence and tobacco-related deaths
UN health officials says increased production of vaccine may make up to three million doses available for use in endemic hotspots
While central Europe suffers an unusual heat wave, northern Europe is experiencing one of its coolest summers ever
UN agencies say just a fraction of 21 million needy people are receiving crucial food, other crucial supplies
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