WHO chief urges governments across the world to bring back masking

The World Health Organization (WHO) chief, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, yesterday said sub-variants of Omicron continue to drive new waves of cases, hospitalizations and deaths around the world. According to the BBC , UN health agency chief has urged governments across the world to deploy measures like masking and improved ventilation amid unacceptably high numbers of deaths. asiaplustj.info »

2022-07-14 08:50

World Bank approves additional financing grant for the Second Phase of the Nurek Hydropower Rehabilitation Project

The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved additional grant financing of US$65 million in support of the Second Phase of the Nurek Hydropower Rehabilitation Project, which will contribute towards more reliable electricity supply and expansion of renewable energy exports in Tajikistan, says press release issued by the World Bank. asiaplustj.info »

2021-12-23 14:21

World Bank provides $6 million grant to Tajikistan to support its efforts to modernize public finance management

The World Bank is investing in the modern public finance management in Tajikistan through providing a US$6 million grant.  In support of Tajikistan’s efforts to strengthen the efficiency, accountability, and transparency of public expenditure, especially critical in the current COVID-19 context, the World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors on December 2 approved 6 million U. asiaplustj.info »

2020-12-04 09:25

World Bank supports Uzbekistan to modernize its national innovation system

The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors on October 28 approved a financing package of $50 million for the implementation of the Modernizing National Innovation System Project in Uzbekistan. Boosting innovation and research has become ever more important given the new wave of digitalization and automation that is rapidly altering economies around the world. asiaplustj.info »

2020-10-29 14:37

Tajikistan and World Health Organization sign cooperation agreement for the next two years

Tajikistan and the World Health Organization (WHO) have signed a cooperation agreement for the next two years.  The agreement was signed in Dushanbe on October 20 between the Government of Tajikistan, represented by Jamoliddin Abdullozoda, Minister of Health and Social Protection of the Population, and the World Health Organization, represented by Dr. Hans Henri P. asiaplustj.info »

2020-10-22 07:34

Tajik tank crews become winners of the second division of the Tank Biathlon World Championship 2020

Tajik tank crews have reportedly become winners of the “Individual race” in the second division of the Tank Biathlon World Championship 2020 Four Tajik top tank crews are participating in the Tank Biathlon World Championship 2020 that is take place at the Alyabino Firing Range in Moscow oblast from August 23 to September 5. asiaplustj.info »

2020-08-31 09:55

World Bank provides additional $50 million for rehabilitation of the Nurek hydropower plant in Tajikistan

The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors on June 26 approved additional grant financing of US$50 million from the International Development Association (IDA) for the second phase of the Nurek Hydropower Rehabilitation Project in Tajikistan, according to press release issued by the Word Bank. asiaplustj.info »

2020-06-30 08:25

Protecting Human Health and the Environment - World Environmental Day!

Human health is the dominant issue these days in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. But what are the causes, and above all, what can we all do together to prevent such pandemics in the future? One answer could be to better protect our environment and natural resources – but would this really help to prevent the outbreak of diseases like COVID-19? asiaplustj.info »

2020-06-05 09:57