US Set to Sign Security Pacts With Palau and Micronesia
The United States will sign new security pacts with the Pacific island states of Palau and Micronesia over the next two days. And it hopes to sign a third agreement with the Marshall islands in coming weeks, US envoy Joseph Yun has revealed. Joseph Yun said the Palau agreement would be formally…#pacificisland #palau #micronesia #josephyun #antonyblinken #surangelwhippsjr #papuanewguinea #pacific #marshallislands #png (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - May 21, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
US to sign strategic pacts with two Pacific states, hopes for third in weeks
The United States will sign new strategic pacts with the Pacific island states of Palau and Micronesia early next week and hopes to do so with the Marshall islands in coming weeks, the U.S. presidential envoy negotiating the deals said. Joseph Yun told Reuters the Palau agreement would be formally…#pacificisland #palau #micronesia #josephyun #antonyblinken #surangelwhippsjr #papuanewguinea #marshallislands #pacific #portmoresby (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - May 21, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Nothing Beats Bushmeat, Not Even the Risk of Disease
Freshly slaughtered bush meat is being consumed even though it may have health risks. By Busani BafanaBULAWAYO, May 18 2023 (IPS) Meat from wild animals is relished across Africa and widely traded, but scientists are warning that eating bush meat is a potential health risk, especially in the wake of pandemics like COVID-19.
A study at the border settlements of Kenya and Tanzania has found that while people have been aware of the risks associated with eating bushmeat, especially after the COVID-19 outbreak, they don’t worry about hunting and eating wild animals that could transmit diseases.
On the contrary, the demand for...
Source: IPS Inter Press Service - Health - May 18, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Busani Bafana Tags: Biodiversity Editors' Choice Environment Featured Food and Agriculture Food Security and Nutrition Food Sustainability Headlines Health Natural Resources IPS UN Bureau IPS UN Bureau Report Source Type: news
Pacific Island leaders say rich countries are not doing enough to control climate change
BANGKOK -- Pacific Island leaders are criticizing rich countries for not doing enough to control climate change despite being responsible for much of the problem, and for profiting from loans provided to vulnerable nations to mitigate the effects. Leaders and representatives from Pacific Island…#pacificisland #bangkok #markbrown #cookislands #southpacific #palau #surangelswhippsjr #donaldtrump #uscongress #papuanewguinea (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - May 16, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
What Causes Parotitis?
Discussion
The salivary glands are important for creating saliva which helps with taste, digestion, oral health, and speech. Salivary gland problems are not that common but can be painful, annoying or herald potential systemic diseases. The parotid gland is the largest salivary gland lying anterior to the ear within the cheek structures. There are 2 lobes (superficial and deep) and the facial nerve runs between them. The salivary duct opens adjacent to the upper second molar. Infections are the most common cause of parotitis with mumps being the most commonly associated infection especially in unimmunized patients.
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Source: PediatricEducation.org - April 10, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pediatric Education Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
Hawaii considers charging tourists to enter the state
Repairing coral reefs after boats run aground. Shielding native forest trees from a killer fungus outbreak. Patrolling waters for swimmers harassing dolphins and turtles. Taking care of Hawaii’s unique natural environment takes time, people and money. Now Hawaii wants tourists to help pay for it,…#hawaii #joshgreen #venice #ecuador #galapagosislands #pacificisland #palau #seanquinlan #democrat #pearlharbor (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 5, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Biden budget includes billions for Pacific islands to counter China
Alarmed by China’s success in wooing Pacific island nations, the Biden administration is proposing to spend billions to keep three of those countries in the U.S. orbit. President Joe Biden’s proposed federal budget released on Thursday includes more than $7.1 billion in funding for the Marshall…#pacific #joebidens #marshallislands #micronesia #palau #statedepartment #usagency #pacificisland #indopacific #defensedepartments (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 9, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Will Ripple Sign Singapore As Its Next CBDC Customer? This Is Why
Ripple has defined Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) as a key priority in its 2023 projections and goals, and already boasts notable collaborations with several countries. As Bitcoinist reported, in mid-January the fintech company landed the southeastern European country of Montenegro to…#bitcoinist #montenegro #palau #kingdomofbhutan #cbdc #ripple #xrp #brookentwistle #singapore #mou (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 17, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Iran and Russia Reportedly Looking to Launch a Stablecoin Backed by Gold
Iran and Russia are exploring the possibilities for a gold-backed stablecoin. Will it establish a new economic order? Governments worldwide replaced the gold standard with fiat money in the 20th century to provide economic flexibility. However, fiat money has an unlimited supply, which could even…#republicofpalau #beincrypto #antontkachev #gold #surangelwhippsjr #palau #iran #pacificocean #avoidsanctions #nikhilkamath (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - January 16, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Ripple: XRP short traders could be on seventh heaven and this is why
None The President of Palau confirmed its partnership with Ripple to launch a stablecoin In a recent interview with Bloomberg, the president of Palau Surangel Whipps Jr, confirmed the country’s plans to collaborate with Ripple toward launching a national stablecoin. Whipps Jr. stated the launch of…#mfi #cmf #usd #xrps #palau #santiment #moneyflowindex #whippsjr #xrp #fiat (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - December 27, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Palau reportedly partners with Ripple to launch national stablecoin
Island country Palau partnered with crypto technology company Ripple to develop a national stablecoin for the country, as reported by Wu Blockchain. The country’s President, Surangel Whipps Jr, virtually joined a panel on web 3.0, Metaverse, and the future of blockchain. He talked about the…#fiat #wublockchain #centralbank #digitalresidencyact #palau #usd #cryptoslate #whipps #ethereums #surangelwhippsjr (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - December 26, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Ripple Reported to Be Building National Stablecoin for Republic of Palau
Ripple reportedly helping to build national stablecoin for Palau, but is the project still going? An anonymous crypto expert under the name @Wkahneman on Twitter, who often posts various news about Ripple and XRP, has taken to Twitter to share that Ripple is likely building a national stablecoin…#surangelswhippsjr #aseanbusiness #odl #palau #singapore #ripplelabs #ripple #twitter #republicofpalau #westernpacific (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - December 23, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Australia vies for Pacific influence with new security deal
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia has signed a new security deal with Oceania island country Vanuatu as part of an ongoing competition with China for influence in the Pacific. The new security pact covers humanitarian assistance, disaster relief, law enforcement, cyber security, defense, border…#whipps #australianbroadcastingcorp #oceania #pacificmaritimesecurityprogram #micronesia #canberra #taiwan #vanuatu #palau #pacificisland (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - December 14, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
U.S. aims for'top line' deal on aid to three Pacific island countries By Reuters
By Michael Martina and David Brunnstrom WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States hopes to reach agreement on "top line" numbers for assistance to three Pacific island countries by the year end, a State Department official told Reuters on Thursday, part of negotiations critical to shoring up U.S.…#fsm #marshallislands #castlebravo #pacificisland #statedepartment #compactsoffreeassociation #joebidens #usstatedepartment #pacific #palau (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - December 9, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
HRSA: Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Public Comment Request; MCH Jurisdictional Survey Instrument for the Title V MCH Block Grant Program, OMB No. 0906-0042-Extension
The initial comment period for an information collection regarding the Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Jurisdictional Survey that is administered in the U.S. territories and jurisdictions has closed and comments were submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The MCH Jurisdictional Survey is designed to produce data on the physical and emotional health of mothers and children under 18 years of age in the following eight jurisdictions: American Samoa, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Marshall Islands, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. OMB will accept additional comm...
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - March 3, 2022 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
