diplomacy&development

Senator, Dr Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and African First Ladies The Merck Foundation will organize its annual conference, the 8th edition of “Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary” from April 27 to 29, 2021.  The 8th edition of Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com) Africa Asia Luminary will be co-chaired by SE ESTHER LUNGU, First Lady of the Republic of Zambia and Senator, Dr Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation; The President of the Republic of Zambia, H.E. M. EDGAR LUNGU and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Merck KG, Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp to officially inaugurate the “Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary” Online; 19 African First Ladies will be the guests of honor and the Ministers of Health, Gender, Information, Education and Science and Technology from 25 African Countries to participate; Over 2,000 healthcare providers, policy makers and media representatives from over 70 countries will benefit from the Luminaire.  The Merck Foundation, the ph

A delegation of the Humanitarian Country Team (EHP) visited the province of Tanganyika from April 13 to 16, 2021. It met the Vice-Governor and the Provincial Government, the communities as well as displaced and relocated people. The delegation thanked everyone for their welcome and the exchanges. The importance of the provincial framework for humanitarian consultation with the authorities was underlined. The team visited projects of humanitarian partners (national NGOs, international NGOs and agencies of the United Nations system in Mushaba and Kyamusenji (Kalemie territory) and in Nyunzu. While the situation remains fragile (persistence of acute food insecurity, protection incidents and epidemic outbreaks) and significant humanitarian needs, the delegation was able to see notable improvements in the living conditions of the populations and the potential development in certain areas. These developments are favorable to the commitment of the Provincial Government to the achievement of s

  ECNO mobile launches the new-gen Spark 7P for Gen Z with cutting-edge innovations Equipped with 16MP AI Triple Camera, mighty Helio G70 chipset, the Super Night Mode and blazing-fast 90Hz/ 6.8-inch edge-to-edge display the Spark 7P will be available at retail store soon. TECNO mobile (TECNO-Mobile.com), a global premium mobile brand, has freshly launched the innovative Spark 7P smartphone for Gen Z. Packed with the dynamic 16MP AI Triple Camera and new Helio G70 chipset, the Spark 7P delivers the most captivating cinematic experience simulated through its BIGGER and BETTER 6.8-inch edge-to-edge display with an unprecedented Super Night mode. Enabled through its micro intelligence integrant which grants the rising generation access to an innovative tool, allowing them to streamline many imperative tasks, creating the most rewarding experience yet. The Spark 7P will be welcomed in the global market soon. TECNO mobile launches the new-gen Spark 7P for Gen Z with cutting-edge innovations

  RF 400mm F2.8L IS USM Also launching this 19 April 2021 was the RF 100mm F2.8L MACRO IS USM - the world’s first AF macro lens with 1.4x magnification. Yesterday, alongside the development announcement of the EOS R3 (bit.ly/3uTm81Y), a high-speed, high-responsive professional mirrorless camera designed to give sports and news photographers the advantage capturing fast action, Canon Europe (Canon-europe.com) announces three new RF lenses. The RF 400mm F2.8L IS USM (bit.ly/3x9ZCDN) and RF 600mm F4L IS USM (bit.ly/3aoec0J) join its extensive range of optically excellent, and industry leading, RF lenses built for Canon’s EOS R System – a System designed to future proof and give unparalleled capabilities for the photographers of today and tomorrow. Ideal for professional wildlife and sports photographers, these super telephoto lenses are the first in the RF line-up to feature a double power drive method, enabling cameras to focus faster than ever before, helping professionals keep track of

Romain Grosjean, French-Swiss professional racing driver competing in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES for 2021 Romain Grosjean, French-Swiss professional racing driver competing in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES for 2021 is announcing his support for the WHO Foundation, an independent grant-making Foundation which supports the work of the World Health Organization (WHO). Romain will race with the WHO Foundation logo prominently displayed on his race suit and helmet this year. Grosjean notes, “I am proud to support the important work of the WHO Foundation and WHO. Global health matters now more than ever and I am excited to use my voice to help raise awareness for key health issues of our time.” After recovering from a devastating crash at the Formula 1 World Championship race at the Bahrain International Circuit in November, Grosjean is determined to support critical health priorities including the global response to end the COVID-19 pandemic. Grosjean understands first-hand the importance of safety an

  Greta Thunder, Climate and Environment activist • The Greta Thunberg Foundation to donate 100,000 Euros to support vaccine equity •Ms. Thunberg urges countries and manufacturers to boost and share COVID-19 vaccine supplies so everyone everywhere can be vaccinated. Greta Thunberg, the climate and environment activist, will donate 100,000 Euros (US$ 120,000) via her foundation, to the WHO Foundation, in support of COVAX to purchase COVID-19 vaccines, as part of the global effort to ensure equitable access of vaccines to the most at-risk in all countries, including health workers, older people and those with underlying conditions. The donation has been made possible thanks to awards that the Greta Thunberg Foundation has received for her advocacy in support of action on climate change. Ms. Thunberg, who today will join the World Health Organization’s COVID-19 press conference (details below) said: “The international community must do more to address the tragedy that is vaccine inequity.

  Clear masks or cloth masks with a clear plastic panel are an alternative type of mask for people who interact with:  - People who are deaf or hard of hearing - Young children or students learning to read - Students learning a new language - People with disabilities - People who need to see the proper shape of the mouth for making appropriate vowel sounds (for example, when singing). If you use this type of mask, make sure: - You can breathe easily - Excess moisture does not collect on the inside of the mask - You remove the mask before sleeping, since the plastic part could form a seal around your mouth and nose and make it hard to breathe. The Federal and Drug Administration in United State of America, recently approved a transparent external icon medical mask.  These transparent medical masks should be reserved for use by healthcare workers and patients who require them. There are several easy methods to improve the performance of your mask.  Cassien Tribunal Aungane, Editor