International Aid

Egypt is seeking to align international development support with state fiscal reform priorities to maximise the effectiveness of technical and financial aid, Deputy Finance Minister for Fiscal Policy Yasser Sobhi said on Saturday. Speaking at the third annual meeting of the Public Financial Management coordination committee, Sobhi stated that the ministry is committed to completing its management development path by deepening cooperation with international partners. This coordination aims to support the implementation of reform efforts, stimulate economic growth, and improve the efficiency of public services and social protection programmes.

January 31, 2026 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

Project ECHO at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center has launched a new initiative to bolster collaborative disease surveillance across seven African countries. Funded by a two-year, $2.2 million grant from the Gates Foundation, the project aims to enhance outbreak detection and response while building more resilient health systems. It supports health ministries and public health institutes through knowledge exchange and training.

Around a third of mpox vaccines donated by Japan to the Democratic Republic of Congo are being wasted due to storage issues after preparation for use. Congo's mpox response head highlighted the problem amid efforts to combat the clade Ib strain that triggered a global health emergency last year. Japan has provided 3 million doses of its LC16 vaccine.

November 08, 2025 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

On November 8, 2025, Cuba received solidarity gestures from several countries following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa. Japan delivered an emergency donation, Venezuela shipped thousands of tons of aid, and Cuban Vice President Salvador Valdés Mesa thanked Colombian supporters.

The Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (Gavi) has commended Ethiopia for its leading role in advancing population health across Africa. This statement came during a meeting on the sidelines of the World Bank and IMF annual meetings.

October 13, 2025 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

Sweden's government invests over 100 million kronor in electric mopeds in Ghana to meet national climate goals, but the project faces sharp criticism from party leaders and experts following Aftonbladet's investigation. Concerns include ties to Russian interests, doubtful emission reductions, and subsidies to private companies. Several leaders describe the initiative as absurd and misguided.