Kenya’s Geoffrey Kamworor and Ethiopia’s Mizan Alem secured decisive victories at the Antrim Coast Half Marathon, with Kamworor finishing the men’s race in 59:51, 90 seconds ahead of Israel’s Tadesse Getahon, while Alem triumphed in the women’s event with a time of 65:38, outpacing Kenya’s Loice Chemnung (66:06) and fellow Ethiopian Senayet Getachew (66:33).
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Botswana declares national public health emergency
Botswana has declared a public health emergency due to shortages of essential medicines and medical equipment, prompting President Duma Boko to announce a multimillion-pound plan for supply chain improvements, including military oversight. The economy has been strained by a downturn in the diamond market and US aid cuts, leading to increased unemployment and health service challenges, with UNICEF calling for urgent action to address malnutrition and health issues. Want More Context? 🔎
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