European Respiratory Society, European Lung Foundation applaud adoption of historic lung health resolution at 78th World Health Assembly

GENEVA (CONVERSEER) — The European Respiratory Society (ERS) and the European Lung Foundation (ELF) applaud the adoption of a landmark resolution on “Promoting and prioritizing an integrated lung health approach” by WHO Member States at the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA). This pivotal decision marks a significant step forward in addressing the global burden of respiratory diseases and…

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Lower-income countries commit record US$250 million towards immunisation

GENEVA (CONVERSEER) – In a powerful demonstration of commitment to country ownership of immunisation, new data released today shows that lower-income countries supported by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance collectively contributed nearly US$255 million towards their own vaccination programmes in 2024 — a 19% increase from 2023. Furthermore, 84% of this funding came from domestic sources, up from 79%…

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Apple reports $95.4bn in Q2 revenue for FY2025, up 5% year-on-year; greater China sales dip 2.26% to $16bn

BEIJING – Apple has released its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2025 (ending March 29). The revenue for the quarter was US$95.4 billion (approximately RMB 693.364 billion), a year-on-year increase of 5%, and diluted earnings per share were US$1.65, a year-on-year increase of 8%. Apple’s net profit in the second fiscal…

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Fall of Saigon: 50 Years After

Fifty years on from the capture of Saigon by North Vietnamese forces on 30 April 1975, the world is marking the end of the Vietnam War with reflection on its profound human, political and cultural legacies. What began as a contentious conflict has left an indelible imprint on generations across Vietnam, the United States and…

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