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WHO Launches the Preparedness and Resilience for Emerging Threats (PRET) Initiative

The Preparedness and Resilience for Emerging Threats initiative (PRET), was created by the WHO to prepare for and prevent future pandemics. PRET will allow nations to ensure they have the capacities to manage potential threats and increase response and recovery. From April 24th to 26th, the WHO will host a global meeting to “usher in the new era of pandemic preparedness”. The initiative will serve as a call to action for most nations as they must prepare and prevent what may come upon them in the future.

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Countries of the United Nations Begin Negotiations on Disaster Response and Preparedness for Future Pandemics

The United Nations organized three workshops spread across late February aimed at coordination and planning during disasters. The enhancement of disaster preparedness and response at the provincial level will allow for effective actions to be taken during disasters. The Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Law and Cooperative Department in Lumbini Province, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Law (MolAL) in Karnali Province, and the MolAL in Sudurpaschim Province led the workshops as they are most knowledgeable in coordinating responses during disasters.

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Cyclone Freddy Leads to Humanitarian Crisis in South Africa

Tropical Cyclone Freddy hit the South African nations of Malawi, Mozambique, and Madagascar during the first few months of 2023, leading to a death toll of over 600 people. Aid organizations continue to work towards providing maximum relief for those injured, missing, and displaced in what may be the longest-ever recorded tropical cyclone in human history.

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Guns Are Now the Leading Cause of Death for American Children

In recent weeks, there has been a clear rise in mass shootings in American schools. Firearms are currently the leading cause of death for children in the United States, surpassing motor vehicle accidents. As of April 12th there have been 140 mass shootings in the US, significantly more than the number of calendar days so far this year. Many of these incidents have taken place at school.

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Countries of the World Health Organization Begin Negotiations On Global Agreement to Prevent Future Global Health Disasters

The countries of the World Health Organization (WHO) have begun negotiations on a global agreement to protect nations in the event of a future pandemic or global health disaster. The “Pandemic Accord” created will include all 194 nations that are members of the WHO, as they share the collective aim to prevent future health disasters. 

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