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7.0-magnitude quake hits southeast of Loyalty Islands -- USGS

Sep 15, 2022

Hong Kong, September 15: An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.0 jolted southeast of the Loyalty Islands at 11:04 GMT on Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
The epicenter, with a depth of 144.885 km, was initially determined to be at 21.1908 degrees south latitude and 170.2397 degrees east longitude.
Source: Xinhua

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Empowering Communities Under Universal Health Coverage - A Kenyan Government Initiative

Nairobi [Kenya], May 17: In Kenya, a remarkable healthcare initiative is unfolding, driven by the tireless commitment of Community Health Promoters (CHPs) who serve as the backbone of the Universal Healthcare program. These dedicated individuals are at the forefront, delivering crucial healthcare services directly to households nationwide, free of charge. Equipped with comprehensive kits, each CHP is empowered to provide basic medical care, conduct screenings, and offer health education within their communities. With the Ministry of Health enrolling 100,000 community health promoters for this initiative, and each being assigned 100 households, the aim is to reach every corner of the nation, covering a staggering 10 million households.

May 17, 2024