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A worthy Nobel for United Nations World Food Program

October 9, 2020

The cascading global governance, health, economic and environmental crises have exacerbated the food crisis. So it was fitting that an indefatigable international institution dedicated to fighting hunger — the United Nations World Food Program — won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday.

The Norwegian Nobel Committee cited the WFP “for its efforts to combat hunger, for its contribution to bettering conditions for peace in conflict-affected areas and for acting as a driving force in the efforts to prevent the use of hunger as a weapon of war and conflict.”

This insidious use of food as a weapon is particularly pernicious, Gina Torry, the director of the International Center for Dialogue and Peacebuilding, told an editorial writer in an e-mail exchange.

“In today’s conflicts, conventional weapons of war, such as guns and explosives, are no longer the only weapon of choice,” said Torry, who formerly ran the Nobel Peace Prize Forum.

United Nations World Food Program wins the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize

October 9, 2020

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Villagers collect food aid dropped from a plane in gunny bags from a plane onto a drop zone at a village in Ayod county, South Sudan, where World Food Programme (WFP) have just carried out an food drop of grain and supplementary aid on February 6, 2020.

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LONDON — The United Nations World Food Program has won the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize for its efforts to combat hunger.

The world’s largest humanitarian organization was awarded the prize Friday for its “contribution to bettering conditions for peace in conflict-affected areas and for acting as a driving force in efforts to prevent the use of hunger as a weapon of war and conflict.”

In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, the Norwegian Nobel Committee said the WFP had “demonstrated an impressive ability to intensify its efforts.”

“In countries such as Yemen, the Democratic Republic of

Nobel Peace Prize awarded to United Nations World Food Program

October 9, 2020

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The United Nations World Food Program on Friday was awarded the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize for its campaign to combat hunger around the world as well as it efforts to address surging needs amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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A woman walks past a sign at the entrance of the United Nations World Food Program (WFP), in Rome, Friday, Oct. 9, 2020. The WFP has won the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize for its efforts to combat hunger and food insecurity around the globe. The announcement was made Friday in Oslo by Berit Reiss-Andersen, the chair of the Nobel Committee. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

The Rome-based organization was rewarded for its “contribution to bettering conditions for peace in conflict-affected areas and for acting as a driving force in efforts to prevent the use of hunger as a weapon of war and conflict,” said Berit Reiss-Andersen, the chair

United Health Foundation and American Academy of Family Physicians Foundation Partner to Promote Physician Well-Being and Reduce Burnout

October 7, 2020

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Three-year, $3 million grant will help AAFP create a new program to improve physician wellness and deliver higher quality care to patients

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The United Health Foundation is teaming up with the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) Foundation through a $3 million, three-year grant to help the AAFP identify causes of physician burnout and develop solutions to improve physician wellness and, ultimately, deliver higher quality care to patients. The three-year grant comes as the coronavirus pandemic compounds pressures physicians face, and a nationwide primary care physician shortage grows.

Primary care providers play a critical role in the health care system. They provide direct patient care, and counsel patients on the appropriate use of specialists and advanced treatment options. Yet, more than half of family physicians report markers of poor well-being, and burnout can negatively affect the quality of patient care, according to AAFP research. In

Terence Kongolo’s move to Sheffield United on the rocks after scans raised concerns over fitness

October 5, 2020

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Terence Kongolo’s move to Sheffield United on the rocks after scans raised concerns over the defender’s fitness following a broken foot last season with Blades looking at other options

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Published: 05:32 EDT, 5 October 2020 | Updated: 05:33 EDT, 5 October 2020

Terence Kongolo’s proposed move from Huddersfield Town to Sheffield United is understood to have hit a hitch following medical tests.

The 26-year-old defender has only just recovered after missing most of the year with a broken foot that required metal re-enforcement. That metal work had to be removed again before he could resume playing.

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder confirmed his interest in signing Kongolo as a potential replacement for the injured Jack O’Connell and a deal had looked likely over the weekend. However, medical tests are understood to have raised concerns over when Kongolo was ready to play at full fitness again.

Coronavirus cases are rising in half the United States

October 1, 2020

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Coronavirus cases increased over the last week in half of the United States as the country is averaging about 43,000 new COVID-19 infections per day, according to an analysis by Axios.

The number of daily new cases increased in 25 states in every region of the country. New Mexico saw the biggest rise, with a more than 50 percent increase over the past week, according to the news outlet.

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At least eight states saw the number of new cases drop over the past week, including Arizona, Florida, Texas and Virginia.

The U.S. has a seven-day average of about 43,000 new cases per day after the number of infections had been falling steadily.

Wisconsin this week reported its highest number of coronavirus hospitalizations on

Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support Hosts Mental Health Symposium > United States Navy > display-news

September 29, 2020

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The Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) Equal Employment Opportunity Activity Committee (EEOAC) hosted the 2nd annual Shattering the Silence: Mental Health Symposium Sept. 22 to raise awareness and provide resources regarding mental health, a topic that too often goes unaddressed.

The virtual symposium consisted of three sessions, including a keynote speaker and roundtable discussion.

“Mental health affects everyone, and it is especially important during these unprecedented times that we talk about how we can support one another, in the workplace, from home and online,” Capt. Jason Warner, NAVSUP WSS, deputy commander, aviation said in his opening remarks. “September is National Suicide Awareness Month, a matter the Department of Defense takes very seriously, and we thank the EEOAC committee for highlighting this today.”

Warner was followed by a resource session hosted by Toni Ann Teixeira, regional sexual assault response coordinator on the Department of the Navy’s Sexual

Health care provider United Health Services hit with cyberattack

September 28, 2020

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While the world is focused on battling the coronavirus, cyber attacks have increased in the healthcare field and for individuals. Veuer’s Justin Kircher has the story.

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A nationwide cyberattack has crippled operations at Universal Health Services, one of the nation’s largest health care providers.

As a result, health care personnel reportedly began keeping records on paper as computer systems began failing over the weekend and some hospitals have sent incoming ambulances to other neighboring hospitals.

Universal Health Services posted an update on the situation Monday morning on its website stating the IT network across its facilities was offline due to “an IT security issue.”

The King of Prussia, Pennsylvania-headquartered health care giant’s operations include 26 acute care hospitals, 328 behavioral health facilities and 42 outpatient facilities across the U.S., Puerto Rico and the U.K.

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Yili and More Than 200 Business Leaders Pledge Support for Renewed Global Cooperation as the United Nations Turns 75

September 28, 2020

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As the invited representative of food industry entrepreneurs, chairman and president of global healthy food producer Yili Group Pan Gang signed the statement together with over 200 CEOs of major global companies, including Alex Gorsky, CEO of Johnson & Johnson, Brad Smith, President of Microsoft, and Punit Renjen, Global CEO of Deloitte Global, to express his support for the United Nations’ call to jointly lead the world onto a more equitable, inclusive and sustainable path of development and to “unite in the business for a better world”.

Pan believes that cooperation for mutual benefit makes all party stronger winners. And this is what Yili has been promoting all along. The company takes the initiative to implement the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promote in-depth cooperation with its global partners to jointly build a “global health ecosystem”, and endorses sustainable development with specific programs.

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Current Human Trafficking Points In The United States

February 19, 2020

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