• Lusaka, 28 November 2023 - Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director General of the World Health Organization (WHO), has been honoured with the prestigious CPHIA Lifetime Achievement Award in Public Health for his unwavering commitment to advancing global health and his transformative leadership during unprecedented crises. (who.int)
  • In April 2023, the UAE announced a one-year extension to the Emirates Mars Exploration Project, the "Hope Probe", due to its unwavering commitment to unraveling the mysteries of the Red Planet and its remarkable scientific achievements. (zawya.com)
  • Hundreds of representatives from 85-plus countries joined the May 29-30, 2023, conference in Lisbon that focused on how intellectual property - such as patents, trademarks, industrial designs and others that promote innovation and economic and social development - can serve as a powerful enabler across all 17 SDGs . (wipo.int)
  • Crossword Book Award introduced the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2016, which was conferred upon the stalwart, Ruskin Bond, by Gulzar. (mangalorean.com)
  • As 2016 comes to an end, India can celebrate yet another year of sporting achievement. (mapsofindia.com)
  • Besides her Olympics achievement, Sindhu won the Malaysian Masters and the China Open in 2016 to continue to remain in contention for reaching the Top 5 ranking in 2017. (mapsofindia.com)
  • Ibrahim Al Hussein and Tatyana McFadden have been revealed as the recipients of the Whang Youn Dai Achievement Award at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games. (paralympic.org)
  • At Rio 2016, 17 participating countries nominated 21 athletes for the Whang Youn Dai Achievement Award. (paralympic.org)
  • Cases of Guinea worm have declined sharply as a result of widespread use of pipe filters and increased awareness about the disease, from 3.5 million cases in 1986 to just 25 cases in 3 countries in 2016. (cdc.gov)
  • River blindness has been eliminated in most of the countries in the Americas, with Guatemala (2016), Mexico (2015), Ecuador (2014), and Colombia (2013) declared " onchocerciasis-free . (cdc.gov)
  • Dr Brennan added that as the pandemic evolves, our Region documents major achievements and success stories. (who.int)
  • The Chinese government can rightfully claim major achievements including decades of double-digit economic growth, widespread poverty reduction, improvement in the material wellbeing of hundreds of millions of citizens, and the construction of advanced physical and digital infrastructure connecting people across the country's vast territory. (lu.se)
  • It is our pleasure to present the 2018 Achievements Report. (undp.org)
  • This paper proposes two related measures of educational inequality: one for educational achievement and another for educational opportunity. (repec.org)
  • Inequality of opportunity accounts for up to 35% of all disparities in educational achievement. (repec.org)
  • It is uncorrelated with average educational achievement and only weakly negatively correlated with per capita GDP. (repec.org)
  • This will also ensure that women's issues and challenges in the most backward areas are represented before the policy and lawmakers which will go a long way in not just keeping our women and girl children safe in the country but also empowering them to play a critical role in nation-building. (dailypioneer.com)
  • Despite these challenges, her talent, dedication and groundbreaking achievements have helped pave the way for other women in the world of classical music. (yahoo.com)
  • The meeting, led by WHO Regional Director Dr Ahmed Al-Mandhari, focused on reviewing the COVID-19 situation, response, and achievements at country level, and addressing common challenges to strengthen WHO's support to countries. (who.int)
  • Over 350 participants from national and international organizations, including IP Institutes, the EUIPO, the Community of Portuguese Speaking Countries, government officials, private sector representatives, and academia, gathered at the event to discuss the role of IP and innovation as a solution to current global challenges. (wipo.int)
  • The VHL constitutes a public good constructed with the collaborative effort of all the countries of the Region in a context of globalization, of rapid technological changes, and of permanent challenges to health systems and to the public policies that seek the promotion of equity in health. (bvsalud.org)
  • The latest WHO pulse survey shows that routine immunisation services were disrupted in more than a third of countries in the first quarter of 2021. (bvsalud.org)
  • METHODS: All persons with a positive SARS-CoV-2 PCR test from February 2020 to February 2021 (exposed) were compared to a group without a positive test (unexposed) matched on age, sex, and country of origin. (bvsalud.org)
  • The BCCI celebrates the birth centenary of C.K. Nayudu, the country's first Test captain, by instituting an annual Lifetime Achievement Award to honour individuals for their unparalleled contribution to Indian cricket, on and off the field. (wikipedia.org)
  • Intellectual property (IP) tools that underpin the global innovation ecosystem will play a critical role in the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the U.N. roadmap for a better and more sustainable future, participants heard at an SDG conference co-organized by WIPO and Portugal. (wipo.int)
  • The fact that the two women emerged to hold up the Indian flag against some very tough competition was a remarkable and praiseworthy achievement. (mapsofindia.com)
  • In addition to the opportunity to share the latest science and data-and certainly not to undervalue the importance of this- the NTD Summit offers well-deserved recognition of the remarkable achievements that have been made towards eliminating these diseases that threaten the health and well-being of so many. (cdc.gov)
  • The CPHIA Lifetime Achievement Award is the most esteemed recognition conferred by CPHIA, the African Union's official platform for continental collaboration and policy dialogue on public health. (who.int)
  • The Colonel C. K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award is an award presented by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to individuals who provided unparalleled contribution to Indian cricket. (wikipedia.org)
  • CK Nayudu lifetime achievement award, the highest honour the Indian board can bestow on a former player. (wikipedia.org)
  • In a recognition long overdue, the Crossword Book Award announced on Saturday that its jury has unanimously nominated Shashi Tharoor, who is at the peak of his literary career and is easily among the most read and debated authors in contemporary India, for the Lifetime achievement award in view of his stellar contribution to literature. (mangalorean.com)
  • Tharoor said he was looking forward to receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award later this month. (mangalorean.com)
  • But even as Tharoor will be awarded the Lifetime achievement award, he only seems to be writing faster than ever before in recent times. (mangalorean.com)
  • WASHINGTON (AP) - Comedian Kevin Hart has been chosen to receive the Kennedy Center's Mark Twain Prize for lifetime achievement in American humor, capping a three-decade career that has seen him rise from the open mics of Philadelphia to become one of his generation's most successful performers. (wdtn.com)
  • Veteran British journalist Sir Mark Tully was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award in London for his contributions to the UK-India relationship. (ndtv.com)
  • First, key country-level economic and social characteristics appear unrelated to achievement gender gaps. (ed.gov)
  • We study a decade of achievement gaps for fifth-, eighth-, and 10th-grade students in Norway using administrative population data. (rand.org)
  • In addition to providing evidence on the impact of state mandates and the availability of the (School Breakfast Program), this paper contributes to the understanding of the influence of childhood health and nutrition on cognitive achievement, which is an important determinant of human capital. (scienceblogs.com)
  • Managing Stress in Farm Country, 2020). (cdc.gov)
  • Feb 25, 2013 Dr. Bill Hardgrave, dean of Auburn University's College of Business, and the founder of the University of Arkansas' RFID Research Center, accepts the Special Achievement Award for his pioneering research on the real-world impact that RFID can have on retailing. (rfidjournal.com)
  • Previous winners of a technical achievement award of CASS Society Awards (Mac Van Valkenburg, Charles A. Desoer Technical Achievement, and Vitold Belevitch) are not eligible candidates for consideration of another technical achievement award for the same work. (ieee-cas.org)
  • The Whang Youn Dai Achievement Award started in 1988 Seoul Paralympic Games and has been presented at every Paralympic Games since then. (paralympic.org)
  • The mission of the Whang Youn Dai Achievement Award is to enhance the will of people with impairments to overcome their adversities through the pursuit of excellence in sports and through the Paralympic Games. (paralympic.org)
  • Taking these aspects into consideration, the IPC Governing Board has recognized his achievements and has selected him as the male winner for the Whang Youn Dai Achievement Award. (paralympic.org)
  • The annual Clifford W. Henderson Achievement Award is a tribute to those outstanding individuals, who by their involvement and dedication, have demonstrated a profound "belief in aviation. (clevelandairshow.com)
  • Predictive modelling studies helped to inform the national response, with 7 countries in the Region regularly using modelling to inform public health management cooperation. (who.int)
  • However, the section assessing cooperation with WHO covers part of strategic objective 12 on the work of WHO country offices. (who.int)
  • The research, which looked at the mathematical literacy scores of thousands of 15-year-old immigrants to 13 Western nations from 35 different native countries, indicates that economic development and political conditions in an immigrant’s home country impact the child’s academic success in his or her destination country. (rensenieuwenhuis.nl)
  • In a second report, Keys to Unlocking Success, Curriculum Associates identified 301 schools across the country at which students are exceeding learning expectations and conducted research to understand how school leaders are ushering their students and schools toward recovery. (eschoolnews.com)
  • The measurement of educational inequality : achievement and opportunity ," Policy Research Working Paper Series 5873, The World Bank. (repec.org)
  • The purpose of the research wasto learn how effective three diverse environmental projects in these three different countries of Asia are. (lu.se)
  • Ryton Pools Country Park is on the brink of being designated a site of national importance for bumblebees, with several rare species recorded at the park. (warwickshire.gov.uk)
  • Guinea worm disease, which 30 years ago afflicted more than 3 million people in 20 countries, is on the brink of eradication, with just 25 cases in 3 countries last year. (cdc.gov)
  • Where've You Been" was also honored as "Song of the Year" by the Country Music Association (CMA) and the Academy of Country Music (ACM). (maverick-country.com)
  • What It Takes is an audio podcast produced by the American Academy of Achievement featuring intimate, revealing conversations with influential leaders in the diverse fields of endeavor: public service, science and exploration, sports, technology, business, arts and humanities, and justice. (achievement.org)
  • PEPFAR's work to strengthen health systems around the globe is also helping countries respond not only to HIV but to other public health crises, such as COVID-19, improving our overall global health security. (cdc.gov)
  • The achievement is even more significant since this event drew a total of 114 million viewers in India and overseas, and 20.3 million for the finals, which makes it the highest non-cricketing event watched in the country. (mapsofindia.com)
  • It's pleasing to see small declines in cases and deaths in several regions but many countries are still experiencing intense transmission and the situation in India is beyond heartbreaking. (bvsalud.org)
  • In Montessori Achievement Centre classrooms, our teachers address the specific needs of your child, who learns through work, play and practice with hands-on materials. (privateschoolreview.com)
  • Children's health and wellness is a concern for every parent and all school leaders across the country," said George Chavel , president and CEO, Sodexo North America. (prnewswire.com)
  • Analogous to the recent MMWR report highlighting 10 public health achievements that occurred in the United States over the first 10 years of the new century, this report describes global public health achievements during the same period ( 3 ). (cdc.gov)
  • Experts in global public health were asked to nominate noteworthy public health achievements that occurred outside of the United States during 2001--2010. (cdc.gov)
  • As with the previous report, the 10 global public health achievements are not ranked in any order. (cdc.gov)
  • These include fragmented data systems, easing of public health social measures, insufficient data sharing with WHO and between countries, COVID-19 fatigue, inadequate infection prevention and control policies, the spread of rumours and misinformation, and a politization of the pandemic response," he added. (who.int)
  • As the lead public health agency of PEPFAR, CDC plays a critical role in fighting the global HIV epidemic in more than 50 countries. (cdc.gov)
  • The country has consistently achieved its ambitious goals in space exploration and development, making it a strategic sector for the UAE's future economic growth. (zawya.com)
  • UNITED NATIONS, Nov 19 2015 (IPS) - "Today, we celebrate major advances in our fight against malaria," UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said, in a message marking the achievement of malaria reduction, as set out in the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). (ipsnews.net)
  • This study measured reading achievement of incarcerated male juvenile offenders. (ojp.gov)
  • Findings of the study indicate that students in juvenile correctional facilities have below-average reading achievement compared with the general school population. (ojp.gov)
  • The measurement of educational inequality: Achievement and opportunity ," Working Papers 240, ECINEQ, Society for the Study of Economic Inequality. (repec.org)
  • During the past decade, in low-income countries, average life expectancy at birth increased from 55 to 57 years (3.6%), while increasing from 78 to 80 years (2.6%) in high-income countries ( 2 ). (cdc.gov)
  • with global vaccination coverage of 70% achieved by the end of the decade, at least 700,000 deaths from cirrhosis and liver cancer are expected to be averted in each annual birth cohort in these 178 countries. (cdc.gov)
  • The Measurement of Educational Inequality: Achievement and Opportunity ," IZA Discussion Papers 6161, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA). (repec.org)
  • Saving millions of women from chronic respiratory disorders by providing smoke-free kitchens through the widespread Ujjwala Yojana which provided gas cylinders to more than 96 million women was another significant life-changing provision for the women of our country. (dailypioneer.com)
  • Significant differences in achievement by ethnicity were found, with culturally and linguistically diverse youths scoring below average. (ojp.gov)
  • The authors of the article - recently published in American Sociological Review - were able to take into account influences from both (characteristics of) country of origin, country of destination, and the migrant community in the country of origin. (rensenieuwenhuis.nl)
  • In developed countries a larger part of the population has the means to migrate, so the countries of origin receive a more 'average' group of migrants from these countries. (rensenieuwenhuis.nl)
  • The Measurement of Educational Inequality: Achievement and Opportunity ," The World Bank Economic Review , World Bank Group, vol. 28(2), pages 210-246. (repec.org)
  • Overall, there is good representation by region and income group, as the figures included in Tables 1 and 2 demonstrate.2 The response rate from countries in the Eastern Mediterranean Region was low. (who.int)
  • In its commitment to providing diverse and enriching experiences, the Warwickshire Country Parks service has worked to expand offerings and celebrate the benefits of spending time in the great outdoors. (warwickshire.gov.uk)
  • In his opening remarks, Dr Al Mandhari expressed his appreciation at the level of coordination, commitment, leadership, and response shown by countries. (who.int)
  • Representatives with Junior Achievement are glad to get the ball rolling on this project. (wjbf.com)
  • The report documents the strong alignment between the Warwickshire Country Parks Service and the priorities set out in Warwickshire County Council's Council Plan 2022-2027. (warwickshire.gov.uk)
  • The report focuses on health outcomes in countries, as reported by Member States, that have been achieved through the combined efforts of Member States, the Secretariat and other partners. (who.int)
  • This report presents the background and the evaluation methodology, in addition to its main achievements. (bvsalud.org)
  • Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council, has highlighted some of the UAE's key achievements made over the past 365 days in a video posted on social media that attracted more than 41,000 likes in just three hours. (gulfnews.com)
  • Increased financial resources, strong partnerships, intensified country support, and innovations in service delivery approaches have made these gains possible. (cdc.gov)
  • She made her first trip to Afghanistan in 2000, documenting the experience of Afghan women and gaining knowledge of the country, which would soon prove invaluable. (achievement.org)
  • Warwickshire County Council is dedicated to nurturing these invaluable assets through our Warwickshire Country Parks service. (warwickshire.gov.uk)
  • Yeshiva University had one of its athletic teams leading the country for much of the year in a specific mark. (jewlicious.com)
  • Warwickshire County Council has published 'Our Year 2022-23', the first publication summarising all that has happened in Warwickshire's Country Parks over the past year. (warwickshire.gov.uk)
  • One million visitors are welcomed to Warwickshire's Country Parks and greenways, which are managed by Warwickshire County Council, each year. (warwickshire.gov.uk)
  • Vezner was honored with a Grammy for "Best Country Song" and the Nashville Songwriters Association "Song of the Year" in 1990, for "Where've You Been" - the true story of Vezner's grandparents - co-written with Don Henry, and recorded by Kathy Mattea. (maverick-country.com)
  • The application deadline for Montessori Achievement Centre is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round). (privateschoolreview.com)
  • The annual meeting aims to reflect on the evolving needs in the Region, and is being held in parallel with other important coordination meetings that look closely into paving the way towards greater innovation, and a safe and healthy year for all countries in the Region. (who.int)
  • Approximately 99% of all childhood deaths occur in low-income and middle-income countries, with 49% occurring in sub-Saharan Africa and 33% in southern Asia. (cdc.gov)
  • The plan includes commitments to reduce global malaria case incidence and deaths by 90 percent and eliminate the disease in an additional 35 countries. (ipsnews.net)
  • Last week, 17 countries reported an increase in reported cases and 16 countries documented increase in deaths in our Region," said Dr Brennan. (who.int)
  • As of now, our Region hit a record of 6.77 million cases and 149 164 deaths with 14 countries reporting emergence of variants of concerns," he added. (who.int)
  • The finalists are all elementary school students from Sodexo-served school districts across the country, and each created videos of their own healthy salad creations which can be seen on a special YouTube channel. (prnewswire.com)
  • In other words, the longer the school offered breakfast, the higher the academic achievement scores. (scienceblogs.com)
  • These results suggest that the persistent exposure to the relatively more nutritious breakfast offered through the (School Breakfast Program) throughout elementary school can yield important gains in achievement. (scienceblogs.com)
  • A 6 page paper that reviews a journal article: School Counselors, Comprehensive School Counseling Programs, and Academic Achievement: Are School Counselors Promising More Than They Can Deliver? (echeat.com)
  • Does Mother-tongue Education Matter for School Achievements? (lu.se)
  • World's Strongest Passport: The UAE now boasts the world's strongest passport, allowing its citizens to enter 180 countries without the need for a visa, a feat once considered unattainable. (gulfnews.com)
  • Sodexo supports student engagement and achievement by providing expert solutions that improve the quality of life for the students, staff and communities we serve. (prnewswire.com)
  • At the time, HIV was a global crisis, devastating families, communities, and economies worldwide-particularly in sub-Saharan African countries. (cdc.gov)
  • Dr Tedros urged African countries to harness resources and invest in strengthening the health sector. (who.int)
  • According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, good health and academic achievement are closely linked, with high levels of education associated with longer life expectancies and lower rates of chronic disease. (scienceblogs.com)
  • In many countries around the world, lack of access to lifesaving HIV treatment and weak health systems meant that an HIV diagnosis almost certainly led to death. (cdc.gov)
  • As a result, these efforts are helping countries respond to their HIV epidemics while also preparing them for future health threats. (cdc.gov)
  • Accordingly, more and more countries are interested in creating or re-creating a closer connection with Scandinavia. (lu.se)
  • Looking ahead, Warwickshire Country Parks has committed to continue to develop and expand its offerings, ensuring accessibility for people of all ages and backgrounds. (warwickshire.gov.uk)
  • Using that perspective, it may very well be that immigrants coming from economically impoverished countries are a specific selection of the people living in that country. (rensenieuwenhuis.nl)
  • It may very well be that for instance particularly enterprising people, the higher educated, the intellectuals, and the people that are financially (relatively) better of, are the only ones that are able of leaving their country to start a new life in a more developed country. (rensenieuwenhuis.nl)
  • Today, hundreds of millions fewer people are suffering from NTDs, and several countries have eliminated them entirely. (cdc.gov)
  • Sunday marks the beginning of the COP27 climate meeting in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, amid mounting calls for affluent countries to compensate poorer nations that are most vulnerable to climate change. (theworldreviews.com)
  • Dr Al-Mandhari also emphasized that the pandemic has highlighted the essential role of leadership and coordination among countries of the Region. (who.int)
  • From five locations across the state, two new programs will come from the Junior Achievement of Georgia in one new Evans location. (wjbf.com)
  • Issues related to the arrivals of vaccines through the COVAX Facility were discussed, including delays in the arrival of some shipments, as well as WHO's role in ensuring countries were prepared to receive and roll-out vaccination campaigns. (who.int)
  • The Women's Reservation Bill will be etched in the history of Modern Bharat and the Modi Government will always be known as the most progressive Government that provided 360-degree empowerment for the women of our country-social, economic and now electoral. (dailypioneer.com)
  • Montessori Achievement Centre is to nurture your child and to help you with the important work of guiding his or her intellectual, social, emotional and physical development. (privateschoolreview.com)
  • Over these four decades the country has seen economic, social and cultural transformation on a scale and at a speed unprecedented in human history. (lu.se)
  • Polio eradication efforts decreased the number of countries with endemic disease from 20 to four, with fewer than 1,500 cases reported in 2010. (cdc.gov)
  • Operating in 80 countries, Sodexo serves 75 million consumers each day through its unique combination of On-site Services, Benefits and Rewards Services and Personal and Home Services. (prnewswire.com)