Biden is hosting a conference on hunger, nutrition and health in Washington, D.C. His administration will announce more than $8 billion in private and public sector commitments. More than $4 billion will go to philanthropy aimed at improving access to nutritious food, promoting healthy choices. On Wednesday, President Joe Biden will host a hunger, nutrition, … Read more
A new medicine could help obese patients shed as much as 24kg. Tirzepatide, is a weekly injection that targets the hormone ghrelin, which controls our hunger. It cuts the amount of calories a person consumes by substantially diminishing their urge to eat. According to a large new study, a new medicine could help obese patients … Read more
The UK government has been asked to pay “due attention” to the food crisis gripping the Horn of Africa, as new polling shows that just two out of ten Britons are aware that the worst drought in 40 years is even occurring, much alone causing catastrophe. The cumulative effect of three failed rainy seasons has … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday expressed confidence that the extraordinary session of the Organisation of Islamic Countries (OIC) will act as an impetus for the member states to assist Afghanistan. The premier held separate meetings with the OIC Secretary General Hussein Ibrahim Taha and foreign ministers of member countries including Saudi Arabia, Iran, … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Monday called OIC’s decision to establish a fund for Afghanistan for the revival of its banking system a ‘great success’ of the moot. A day after the 17th Extraordinary Session of Organisation of Islamic Countries (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers, the foreign minister said Allah had bestowed Pakistan … Read more
NAIROBI: It only took Kenyan security guard Ambrose Kilonzo a few seconds and zero-collateral to secure a loan from a mobile app. But when he defaulted, lenders called his boss, putting his job at risk. It is an ordeal experienced by many in Kenya, where a surge in digital lending has seen thousands of people … Read more
LONDON — Across Europe and North America, the number of people to have gone hungry increased for the first time since the United Nations started collecting data in 2014, reported The Financial Times. According to the recently published figures, the report said, nearly nine percent of people in Europe and North America were moderately or … Read more
UNITED NATIONS: Two United Nations agencies, World Food Programme (WFP) and Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), have warned that in the next four months, conflict, coronavirus and the climate crises are likely to increase hunger in 23 countries, including Afghanistan. “Families that rely on humanitarian assistance to survive are hanging by a thread. When we … Read more
UNITED NATIONS: Inefficient global food production is at the root of a huge rise in hunger, as well as one-thirds of all emissions and 80 per cent of biodiversity loss, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned, in a call to all countries to transform food systems to speed up sustainable development. Up to 811 million … Read more
UNITED NATIONS: United Nations Economic and Social Council’s President Ambassador Munir Akram of Pakistan has urged the world community to unite to combat rising poverty and hunger through measures that include social protection and relief programmes at the commemoration of ECOSOC’s 75th anniversary on Friday. “Scaled-up investment in sustainable infrastructure, an estimated requirement of $1 … Read more
Oxfam, an organization focusing on the alleviation of global poverty said that 11 people die of hunger each in the world, while the situation of malnutrition is 6 times more serious than last year. According to the details, in a report titled ‘Hunger Virus Multiply’, Oxfam said that the number of deaths due to malnutrition in … Read more
Drought in 13 West African countries has left about 45 million people food insecurity. According to reports, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) said that the number of malnourished people has increased by 10% compared to last year. They said that normal weather has had its effects, economic pressures and poverty have increased, while COVID-19 … Read more
Indian Prime minister Narendra Modi said India’s water will not be allowed to flow to Pakistan. During a campaign rally in Hisar jingoist Modi said that he always accomplishes what he decides to do. Earlier on Thursday 17th October Pakistan had warned India that any attempt to divert flow of rivers will be considered an … Read more
India has slipped from 95th rank in 2010 to 102nd in 2019 on the Global Hunger Index (GHI), with the increase in prevalence of wasting among children under five contributing the most to the country’s poor performance. International Day for Eradication of Poverty is being observed today, to raise awareness about the need to eradicate … Read more
World Food Day is being observed on 16th October (today) across the globe. According to the details, every year since 1979, October 16 is celebrated as the ‘World Day of Food’ all over the world including Pakistan. Observance of this day is aimed at promoting worldwide awareness and action for those who suffer from hunger … Read more
