Lagos eyes partnerships to bridge water supply gap
The Lagos State Government is seeking strategic partnerships to improve public access to clean water and decrease reliance on private boreholes and wells.
Teen Gives Cigarette to Baby: What Needs to Be Investigated? Who is Responsible? Understand
A 14-year-old girl was filmed putting a cigarette in the mouth of her one-year-old sister in São José da Bela Vista, Brazil, prompting an investigation into responsibility and access to cigarettes.
Brazil halves the number of schools without access to water, says Unicef
Brazil has significantly reduced the number of public schools without access to water, according to a Unicef report released on World Water Day.
Water: the public good that is not taken for granted by all
The article discusses the global water crisis, highlighting that 2.2 billion people lack access to safe drinking water and emphasizing the importance of safeguarding this public resource.
Três Rios receives new school bus as part of the Novo PAC initiative
The municipality of Três Rios in Brazil has received a new school bus aimed at enhancing student access to education, amid a nationwide distribution of new vehicles by the federal government.
Health initiative for women takes place in Cuiabá this Saturday (21)
A health event focusing on women's health will occur in Cuiabá, Brazil, offering various medical services to address the backlog in specialized care.
HUB will carry out more than 800 procedures in a health event focused on women this Saturday
The Hospital Universitário de Brasília is set to conduct over 800 health procedures for women in a special event this Saturday as part of a national health initiative.
Extension of the stay order at Sukkertoppen
The police have announced the extension of the stay and access ban in the Sukkertoppen area until March 21 following a significant wildfire.
BH gains new bus lines starting next week
Belo Horizonte will introduce two new bus lines and modify two existing ones to enhance access and travel efficiency starting March 22.
Liisa Pakosta: finally, there is knowledge about the criminal register
Liisa Pakosta emphasizes the importance of public access to Estonia's criminal register for protecting children from potential offenders.
A couple installed a gate in the middle of provincial route 12: what did the government of Chubut say
A couple installed a gate on provincial route 12 in Chubut, asserting the road is on private property, despite local outcry.
King opens world’s longest managed coastal walk – but much of it is still closed off
King Charles III inaugurates the England Coast Path, the world's longest managed coastal walk, although many sections remain inaccessible due to landowner objections and other concerns.
"You little whore, I'll smash your legs to bits!" - a teenage girl was verbally abused in broad daylight in the Viimsi shopping center parking lot
A teenage girl in Viimsi reported a shocking incident where she was verbally attacked by two women while trying to access her brother's car in a tight parking space.
Al Jazeera monitors the Iranian street's view on the war against Tehran
The article explores the rare opinions of Iranian citizens regarding the ongoing US-Israeli war against Tehran, highlighting a lack of information and the official narrative's dominance.
Even more transparency in the labor market: from now on, it will be possible to see employee turnover rates in companies in Lithuania
Lithuania introduces a new measure to increase transparency in the labor market by allowing the public to access employee turnover rates of companies.
Samu, police reports, and demands in municipalities: see how to access public services via application or WhatsApp in ES
In Espírito Santo, Brazil, public services can now be accessed through apps or WhatsApp, eliminating the need for phone calls.
Mum who lost son to meningitis says Government ‘playing Russian roulette’ with meningitis B jab
A grieving mother calls on the UK government to expand access to the meningitis B vaccine after losing her teenage son to the disease.
27,000 students in Quito already have preferential cards for access to transportation, museums, and libraries in the capital
27,000 students in Quito have received preferential cards that will allow free access to public transportation, museums, and libraries in the city.
State of public calamity is declared in Tuntum; residents can request withdrawal of FGTS
The city of Tuntum in Maranhão, Brazil, has been officially declared in a state of public calamity due to recent flooding, allowing residents to access their FGTS funds to aid recovery efforts.
Participants of the Student Song Festival will be able to use public transport for free during the event
Participants of the Student Song Festival in Vilnius will have free access to public transport throughout the event to facilitate ease of movement.
Pharmacies run out of meningitis vaccine as number of cases increases
UK pharmacies are currently out of stock of the meningitis B vaccine amid rising cases, leaving many people without access to vaccination.
Clean water can save half a million lives
A new report highlights the critical need for clean water in healthcare settings, indicating that improved access could prevent half a million maternal and infant deaths annually.
Government to lift paywall from large parts of the Land Registry
The UK government plans to remove paywalls from the Land Registry, improving public access to land ownership information.
More than half of Brazil's large cities invest less than R$100 per inhabitant in sanitation
Over half of Brazil's 100 most populous municipalities invest less than R$100 per person per year in basic sanitation, significantly below the amount needed to achieve universal access goals for the next decade.
International e-commerce democratizes access and consumer choice
The article discusses the need for consumer-centric discussions on access to international products via e-commerce platforms, while challenging misleading interpretations of public sentiment regarding tax equality between local and global retailers in Brazil.
Federal Police expands migration services in Feira de Santana
The Federal Police of Brazil has launched a new migration unit in Feira de Santana to enhance access to migration services for the local population.
Sesapi distributes 10 thousand contraceptive implants to municipalities in Piauí
The Secretary of Health of Piauí is distributing over 10,000 contraceptive implants to municipalities to enhance access to reproductive health services for women.
Deiktesota.gov.gr: The new performance observatory of local governance
A new performance monitoring hub for local governance in Greece has been unveiled, providing citizens with access to aggregated statistics on essential services offered by municipalities.
Bom Pastor Hospital in Varginha receives linear accelerator and is expected to double radiotherapy capacity under SUS
Bom Pastor Hospital in Varginha has acquired a new linear accelerator that will significantly enhance access to oncological treatments through Brazil's public health system, SUS, in the region.
Registrations for the 'Partiu IF' program end this Tuesday
The Federal Institute of Resende in Rio de Janeiro is offering free preparatory course registrations for 9th-grade students until this Tuesday, aiming to enhance access to vocational and technological education for public school students.
Part of Garliava's residents couldn't use toilets for a week, basement flooded with feces
Residents in Garliava faced a week without access to toilets or running water, leading to significant discomfort and hardship due to sewage flooding in their basement.
Understand what may change with the revitalization project of the waterfront of Rua do Porto and Avenida Beira Rio in Piracicaba
The city of Piracicaba has launched a public consultation regarding the revitalization project for Avenida Beira Rio and the waterfront area of Rua do Porto, which includes improvements in pedestrian access and landscaping.
New spots: see where and how to access free internet in Feira de Santana
Residents and visitors of Feira de Santana will have access to free internet in public spaces as part of the Feira Digital program.
"Access to healthcare continues to decline": 73% of French people have given up on care in the last five years
A recent report indicates that 73% of French citizens have forgone necessary healthcare in the past five years, prompting calls for increased attention from presidential candidates ahead of the 2027 elections.
Another Vilnius area will change dramatically: an impressive renovation is coming
A significant renovation project is set to enhance a public square in Vilnius, connecting it with the Neris River and providing better access and recreational spaces.
TETFund controversy: Should private universities benefit from public education taxes?
A debate is ongoing in Nigeria regarding whether private universities should access TETFund resources designated for public higher education.
Good news in California: a spectacular stretch of the coast opens to the public for the first time in 100 years
A breathtaking coastal stretch in California has opened to the public for the first time in a century, highlighting issues of accessibility and conservation.
CNU final results announced this Monday (16); see how to access
The Brazilian federal government announced the final results of the CNU exam, known as the 'ENEM of Competitions', which offers over 3,600 vacancies for public sector roles.
A new regional ticket for North Estonia was introduced for Tallinn's public transport and trains
A new unified public transport ticket for North Estonia allows access to regional buses and Tallinn's transportation system with one ticket.
Facial biometrics begin to be used at Fernando de Noronha airport
Facial biometrics are now being implemented at Fernando de Noronha airport to modernize immigration control and improve access to public services.
WATCH ⟩ Ministries overreach in information secrecy, reports the program
A report reveals that Latvian ministries have excessively classified thousands of documents, limiting public access and transparency.
Women with protective measures will have panic buttons in Poços de Caldas
Starting in May, women victims of violence in Poços de Caldas will have access to panic buttons linked to the municipal guard for immediate assistance.
Cabo Frio begins to implement IUD and hormonal implant in primary care units
Cabo Frio has started offering intrauterine devices (IUDs) and subdermal hormonal implants through its public healthcare system to enhance women’s access to long-term contraceptive methods.
Transparency watchdog blasts ‘shocking’ Ontario plan to hide premier cellphone records
Ontario's transparency watchdog criticizes the Ford government's initiative to restrict access to premier's cellphone records as an effort to obscure vital public information.
DWP benefits could face change under new digital ID plan
The UK Government's proposal for a national digital identity system aims to simplify how citizens access benefits and public services online.
More than 300 children wait for spots in the municipal education network in Presidente Prudente
At least 340 children are currently waiting for spots in the public municipal education network of Presidente Prudente, SP, highlighting ongoing issues with educational access in the area.
Foot-and-Mouth Disease: Argentina Will Access an Extraregional Strain Bank
Argentina has become the first country in Latin America to gain access to an extraregional strain bank for foot-and-mouth disease following a public-private cooperation agreement.
"Lie down and die". Refugees from Ukraine after the implementation of draconian regulations
New regulations effective March 5 limit access to public healthcare for Ukrainian refugees to only those who are employed and paying health insurance contributions, severely impacting vulnerable individuals.
Holtavörðurheidi to be opened again
Holtavörðuheiðin, a significant area in Iceland, is set to reopen for public access.
Senate approves project to accelerate immunotherapy against cancer in SUS; see how the treatment that revolutionized oncology works
Brazil's Senate has approved a bill to expedite access to immunotherapy for cancer patients under the public health system, SUS, pending presidential approval.