Published on: 2026-05-12
Source: United Nations – United Nations –
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Main news of the day at the UN and worldwide: WHO recorded 11 cases of infection with the antavirus, a UN peacekeeping truck was shelled by a drone in Dnipropetrovsk region, not a single rehabilitation center in Gaza is operational, the UN Secretary-General spoke at the “Africa Forward” summit.
Virus outbreak
Currently registered11 cases of disease caused by the virus, including three fatal cases. All 11 cases were identified among passengers and crew members of the vessel Hondius. To date, there are no signs that a larger outbreak threatens us, but the situation may change. This was reported on Tuesday by the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Ghebreyesus. According to him, all patients with suspected and confirmed infections were isolated and are under strict medical supervision.
Humanitarian aid for Ukraine
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs reports that after the end of the three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, attacks have intensified again, including on Ukrainian cities far from the front line. According to local authorities, on Monday and early Tuesday morning, at least four civilians in Ukraine were killed, and 28 others were injured. Humanitarian organizations continue to support the populations of front-line areas. In April alone, almost 160,000 people in seven regions of Ukraine received assistance from the World Food Programme (WFP). It is also reported that today a truck from the agencywas shelled from a droneIn the Dnipropetrovsk region. The driver was injured.
Injuries among Gaza residents
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), about 10 thousand children in the Gaza Strip have received injuries that will permanently change their lives. Overall,about 43 thousand peoplesustained severe injuries to limbs, spine, or brain. According to WHO data, less than a quarter of amputees received permanent prostheses. While awaiting permission to import into Gaza, at least 18 batches of rehabilitation aids will be delivered. The waiting period ranges from 130 days to more than a year. In total, according to WHO estimates, more than 50,000 people need long-term rehabilitation, but there is not a single rehabilitation center operating in Gaza.
Summit “Africa Forward”
By 2040, Africa will be capable of producing 10 times more electricity than it needs for itself, exclusively from renewable sources, yet 600 million people on the continent still live without electricity. This was stated by the UN Secretary-General.António Guterres at the ongoing “Africa Ahead” summit in Nairobi. The meeting was organized jointly by France and Kenya. The partnership of the continent with the world, according to the UN head, should be built on equality. This means not just investments, but joint ownership of industries, support for African universities, and the development of artificial intelligence based on African data and languages.
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