Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 19, 2010. The United States is deeply saddened by the deaths of four Spanish soldiers in an April 16 helicopter crash during a humanitarian mission in Haiti. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of the victims. By request of the Spanish Government, and in[Read More…]
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Natural Lawn Care: Growing Weed-Free Without Pesticides
“People should not be afraid of dandelions,” says Rachel Rosenberg. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–April 19, 2010. Recently, I had the opportunity to attend the Chicago premiere screening at Columbia College of the documentary movie A Chemical Reaction. The movie documents one of the most powerful and effective community environmental[Read More…]
Illinois Weekly H1N1 Activity Information Estimates, April 16, 2010
Springfield, IL–(ENEWSPF)–April 16, 2010. Illinois H1N1 CumulativeVaccine Allocation*(As of April 16, 2010) Allocated 4,105,200 Ordered 3,588,600 Shipped 3,584,320 * The above table represents H1N1 vaccine allocation for the 10 million people in Illinois who live outside the city of Chicago. Chicago receives an H1N1 vaccine allotment for its3 million residents[Read More…]
H1N1 Flu: Situation Update, April 16, 2010
Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–April 16, 2010. Each week CDC analyzes information about influenza disease activity in the United States and publishes findings of key flu indicators in a report called FluView. During the week of April 4-10, 2010, nationally most key flu indicators declined slightly from the previous week. Overall, influenza activity[Read More…]
Haiti’s Situation Still Dire, Despite Progress – UN
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–15 April 2010 – Although “commendable progress” has been made in Haiti since January’s earthquake, the situation remains dire, Deputy Secretary-General Asha-Rose Migiro said today, citing huge challenges, from providing shelter in the rainy season to stopping rape in the camps. “What is clear is that there is need[Read More…]
First Lady Michelle Obama Travels Abroad
Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—April 14, 2010. In her first solo international trip, the First Lady stops by Haiti on her way to Mexico. You can view a slideshow of her and Dr. Jill Biden in Haiti at: http://www.whitehouse.gov/photos-and-video/photogallery/first-lady-and-dr-biden-haiti. Source: whitehouse.gov
Doctors Without Borders: Three Months After the Haiti Earthquake
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–13 April 2010. The earthquake that struck Haiti on January 12 brought even greater uncertainty to a population that was already extremely vulnerable. Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has been working in Haiti since 1991 and was therefore able to react immediately to the earthquake, working out of[Read More…]
Humanitarian Action in Haiti Averts Worse Crisis for Children, But Much Remains to Be Done
PORT-AU-PRINCE–(ENEWSPF)–13 April 2010 – Three months after the devastating earthquake that rocked Haiti and left its mark on over a million children, UNICEF today reports that the unprecedented humanitarian response has averted a worse crisis for children – but warns that there is much still to be done, not least[Read More…]
At Least a Million Haitian Earthquake Survivors Receive Emergency Shelter – UN
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–13 April 2010 – More than a million survivors of the massive earthquake that struck Haiti three months ago, or nine of out 10 of those in need, have now received emergency shelter materials, the United Nations reported today. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)[Read More…]
American Red Cross Issues Three-Month Progress Report for Haiti Earthquake
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 12, 2010. The American Red Cross today issued a three-month progress report on its efforts in Haiti since the January 12 earthquake and describing its plans to support Haiti’s recovery over the next three to five years by investing in shelter, water, sanitation, livelihoods, disaster preparedness and health programs.[Read More…]
