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UN Warns of 30% Increase in Livestock Antibiotic Use by 2040, Raising Concerns Over Antimicrobial Resistance

UN Warns of 30% Increase in Livestock Antibiotic Use by 2040, Raising Concerns Over Antimicrobial Resistance

The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has issued a warning that global antimicrobial use in livestock is projected to rise by nearly 30% by 2040 compared to 2019 levels. This increase poses a significant threat to food security, livestock output, economic welfare, and human health due to the worsening of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The FAO's report highlights that Asia and the Pacific are expected to account for nearly 65% of global livestock antimicrobial use, with South America following at 19%. The report also introduces the livestock biomass conversion method to improve transparency in measuring antimicrobial use intensity. The FAO emphasizes the need for integrated policies combining regulation with economic incentives and transitional support to address this issue.
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Global Study Reveals 1.5 Million Deaths from Foodborne Illnesses, Urges Improved Food Safety

Global Study Reveals 1.5 Million Deaths from Foodborne Illnesses, Urges Improved Food Safety

A recent study published in the Lancet reports that foodborne illnesses caused approximately 1.5 million deaths worldwide in 2021. Common pathogens such as salmonella, E. coli, and listeria are identified as major contributors to these illnesses, which can lead to severe health complications. Experts emphasize the importance of proper food handling and storage to mitigate risks. Vulnerable populations, including young children, the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals, are particularly at risk. The study calls for global strategies to enhance food safety and reduce the burden of disease from contaminated food.
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Farmers Face Rising Costs and Extreme Weather Challenges

Farmers Face Rising Costs and Extreme Weather Challenges

Farmers are experiencing increased costs for fuel, fertilizer, and animal feed, largely due to the conflict in Iran. These rising costs add to the existing pressures on the agricultural sector. Additionally, farmers are grappling with extreme weather conditions, such as record-breaking temperatures in Europe and the UK. The United Nations has warned about the imminent return of El Niño, a weather pattern that could exacerbate global temperature increases and alter rainfall patterns. These challenges are prompting farmers to reassess their farming practices and consider the long-term impacts of climate change on agriculture.
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Africa is the deadliest place in the world to have a baby, while its population booms

Africa is the deadliest place in the world to have a baby, while its population booms

Women are 40 times more likely to die in pregnancy or childbirth in Central African Republic than in the United States, according to the United Nations
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UN urges the world to ready for extreme heat risk from El Nino

UN urges the world to ready for extreme heat risk from El Nino

By Olivia Le Poidevin GENEVA, June 2 (Reuters) - The United Nations weather agency forecast on Tuesday a moderate or possibly a strong El Nino that could drive up global temperatures and increase the risk of extreme weather over the coming months.
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Volunteers serve comfort food in a worrying Ebola outbreak

Volunteers serve comfort food in a worrying Ebola outbreak

Volunteers for the U.N. food agency are providing crucial support In the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo by cooking
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As Congo grapples with Ebola, volunteers cook up meals to support patients and health workers

As Congo grapples with Ebola, volunteers cook up meals to support patients and health workers

Volunteers are supporting Congo's Ebola outbreak response with cooked meals in a program assisted by the U.N. food agency
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As Congo grapples with Ebola, volunteers cook meals to support patients

As Congo grapples with Ebola, volunteers cook meals to support patients

In the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo, Arlette Basekawike, a volunteer for the UN food agency, is providing crucial support
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Volunteers Provide Meals Amid Ebola Outbreak in Congo, Supporting Patients and Health Workers

Volunteers Provide Meals Amid Ebola Outbreak in Congo, Supporting Patients and Health Workers

In Bunia, Congo, volunteers are preparing meals for patients and health workers as the region grapples with an Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus. Arlette Basekawike, a volunteer for the United Nations food agency, is among those providing critical support by cooking meals at the Evangelical Medical Center. The outbreak has resulted in 321 confirmed cases and 48 deaths in Congo's eastern provinces. The World Food Program faces challenges due to aid cuts and ongoing conflict, complicating efforts to manage the virus's spread. Despite these difficulties, volunteers continue to meet nutritional needs, aiding recovery and treatment.
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'I gave birth in the street': Conflict makes childbirth risky in parts of Africa

'I gave birth in the street': Conflict makes childbirth risky in parts of Africa

Women are 40 times more likely to die in pregnancy or childbirth in Central African Republic than in the United States, according to the United Nations