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WHO hosted a two-day global webinar on ship inspections and ship sanitation certificates to boost public health capacity.
The event drew over 700 attendees from port health, ship inspection, and public health sectors across multiple regions.
The webinar aligned with the amended International Health Regulations that took effect in 2025.
Experts underscored that regular ship inspections help ensure SSCs meet IHR requirements and reduce disease spread.
SSCs are the recognized tool to standardize health measures and communications between ports and ship operators.
Only SSCs issued by ports authorized by national authorities are valid under the IHR.
Participant case studies from the Netherlands, Morocco, and Tanzania illustrated practical IHR applications.
WHO plans to replicate similar sessions to reach more time zones and regions.
The sessions covered topics from international legal frameworks to practical vessel inspections.
The event emphasized cross-border collaboration and knowledge exchange in maritime health.

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UK overseas climate finance to developing countries faces substantial budget cuts, with several nature and biodiversity schemes reduced or axed.
The Blue Planet Fund, created to protect oceans, is among major programmes reportedly in question due to funding uncertainty.
Officials claim the UK remains on track to deliver at least £11.6bn in international climate finance by March 2026, despite cuts.
The Guardian reports a lack of transparency in how funds are allocated, with calls for clearer public tracking of climate spending.
Campaigners warn that cutting climate finance could undermine international commitments and affect vulnerable communities.
Experts say reduced funding and opaque accounting could prevent long-term planning for local projects.
The piece notes a tension between government promises and actual spending, suggesting a gap in accountability.
Civil society groups urge policy changes, including higher taxes on oil and gas profits to fund climate action.
The report highlights potential national security implications of ecosystem collapse in vulnerable regions.
The Guardian’s investigation points to a broader trend of reduced international climate commitments by the UK.
The controversy centers on how “international climate finance” is counted and reported to the public.

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African leaders call for restraint and diplomacy as US-Israel strikes escalate in Iran.
Nigeria and Kenya warn about spillovers and fuel-price risks from Middle East tensions.
Oil-reliant African economies fear inflation from rising fuel costs amid global tensions.
South Africa condemns violence and urges UN-led peace negotiations.
The African Union echoed calls for peace, stressing global and regional stability.
Chad’s dual stance sparks criticism amid the volatile diplomacy.
African leaders stress UN-led diplomacy to prevent broader regional disruption.
Kenya and Ghana report inflation fears tied to fuel-price spikes.
Oil-exporting nations worry about production risks amid aging infrastructure.

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