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AI · Education
What changes when girls move from simply using technology to learning how to build with it?
The Ministry of Education has launched the Liberia Girls Can Code and Artificial Intelligence Initiative 2026, creating a pathway for 1,000 girls and young women to develop practical digital, technical, and entrepreneurial skills.
The first 600 participants will come from Bomi, Margibi, Grand Bassa, Lofa, and Maryland Counties, with training combining hands-on learning, mentorship, problem-solving, and exposure to opportunities in technology, STEM, entrepreneurship, and further education.
Implemented in partnership with UN Women and other stakeholders, the initiative responds to barriers that continue to limit girls’ participation in the digital economy, including access to devices and connectivity, financial constraints, geography, limited exposure to technology, and online safety concerns.
Launching the initiative, Minister of Education Dr. Jarso Maley Jallah emphasized the importance of preparing girls to participate in shaping the technologies that will increasingly influence how Liberia learns, works, and develops.
The ambition is clear: more Liberian girls equipped to create, innovate, solve problems, build businesses, pursue further study, and enter emerging careers.
Liberian girls can code. Liberian girls can innovate. Liberian girls can lead.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Education: Republic of Liberia.
Oct 22 · 19:19·APO Group
Healthcare · Travel
When the Ebola outbreak struck Ituri province, the Lita General Reference Hospital (HGR) found itself on the front line, facing unprecedented pressure. Dilapidated infrastructure, a shortage of beds, and the absence of a functional laboratory made patient care extremely difficult, both for Ebola patients and for others not affected by the Bundibugyo virus. “From the very beginning, internal medicine unit was urgently targeted to receive Ebola patients, and it was not easy. We had to put two patients together on the same bed,” recalls Dr Alphonse Abekani Jawotho, the hospital’s medical director.
This situation had a considerable impact on attendance at this referral health facility. The maternity ward, which averaged 80 deliveries per month, saw that number cut in half in the first weeks after the outbreak was declared. In June, only 42 deliveries were performed, reflecting the community’s mistrust of a hospital that had become an Ebola treatment centre.
To expand capacity and provide facilities that met safety standards in the context of the outbreak, the World Health Organization (WHO) installed three tents and supplied 29 beds and mattresses for maternity and pediatrics. Beyond beds, support included essential equipment such as oxygen concentrators, monitoring devices, personal protective equipment (PPE), and medicines. “The PPE we received was sufficient to cover our needs for three to four months,” notes Dr Jawotho. The hospital also received two new ambulances dedicated to the Ebola response, while the old ambulance continues to serve other patients.
These investments enabled the hospital not only to respond immediately to Ebola but also to ensure continuity of care for the wider population, improving patient comfort and reducing exposure risks.
With these reinforcements and measures that reassure the community, Lita Hospital is gradually regaining its clientele. When four year old Dieuveille* was injured in a traffic accident, his mother did not hesitate to travel 12 kilometers from Limani, in the Nizi health zone, to Lita. Suffering from trauma, the boy has been treated in pediatrics for 10 days. “We are no longer afraid to come to the hospital here. Moreover, the staff are doing their job well. Since we arrived, my son is getting better, and I hope we can go home soon,” says Aimerance, Dieuveille’s mother.
The quality care praised by Aimerance stems from an intensive training conducted for more than 600 health workers across all categories, from internal medicine to maternity to hygiene staff. Additionally, a borehole was also installed to strengthen infection prevention and control (IPC) measures. These improvements transformed the way pregnant women and newborns are cared for, while guaranteeing free pediatric services.
The Lita experience illustrates a holistic approach to epidemic response while ensuring continuity of primary health care. “The Lita health zone will play a central role in managing not only Ebola virus disease but also in strengthening the health system,” says Dr Célestin Kambale Ndaliko, WHO field coordinator in the Lita health zone.
WHO, alongside other partners, helped reinforce basic services within the hospital. Coordination under the leadership of the Ministry of Health, in collaboration with community committees, integrated these gains into a sustainable dynamic. “The Ebola response served as a lever to profoundly transform the overall quality of our local health system. We moved from a one off emergency response to a dynamic of sustainable consolidation of our infrastructure,” emphasizes Dr Patience Pacifique Lokengama, chief medical officer of the zone.
Investments improved biosafety, hygiene, access to safe water, and medical waste management, strengthening community trust in the facility. Key services were particularly consolidated. Pediatrics and neonatology now welcome children in safer conditions, with reorganized care pathways. Maternity benefits from access to water and sanitation, ensuring more dignified and secure deliveries. Finally, the establishment of triage and IPC circuits allows suspected cases to be isolated quickly without interrupting general care.
Lita is no longer just an Ebola response centre: it has become a health hub attracting patients beyond its zone, a model of resilience and solidarity for the entire region.
In maternity, services are gradually returning to normal. In September, 56 deliveries were performed. Miriam, 39, a resident of Linji in the Nizi health zone, has just given birth at Lita’s maternity ward. Rocking her newborn gently, she expresses satisfaction with the care she received. “I can see that the service has improved. As soon as you arrive, you go through triage, and if you don’t show signs of Ebola, you are quickly redirected. And everything goes very well,” says Miriam. “The beds are very comfortable,” she adds with a hearty laugh.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of WHO Regional Office for Africa.
Oct 22 · 19:10·APO Group
Government & policy
Aerial view of the completed NH Scott Park aquatic facility in DeKalb County, Georgia. Completed NH Scott Park project highlights Georgia Classic Pool’s growing commercial pool capabilities, led by Commercial Pools Division leader Danae Vance. Danae took ownership of this project, worked through the challenges and kept pushing it forward. We’re extremely proud of what she and the entire team accomplished.” — Vance Do
Oct 22 · 18:51·EIN Presswire
Real estate · Government & policy
Manufacturer of the patented Aqua-Barrier® cofferdam system marks three decades of helping contractors, municipalities and property owners protect investments. WALLER, TX, UNITED STATES, October 22, 2026 / EINPresswire.com / -- HSI Services Inc., manufacturer of the patented Aqua-Barrier® water-inflated cofferdam system, is celebrating 30 years of providing innovative, dependable water-management solutions for constr
Oct 22 · 18:51·EIN Presswire
SaaS · Government & policy
Australian software engineering company helps modernise critical public services, reduce the national cost of accessing government services and build local digital capability in Fiji
Oct 22 · 18:51·GlobeNewswire
Sports · Government & policy
The Eritrean Cycling National Team which is participating at the Africa Cycling Championship 2026 in Kisumu, Kenya, has sealed gold and silver medals at the individual time trial race that was conducted yesterday, 20 October.
The Eritrean Cycling National Team was represented at the race by Athlete Yafiet Mulugeta at the under 23 category and by Olympian Merhawi Kudus and Athlete Hebron Berhane.
Accordingly, Athlete Yafiet Mulugeta, won a Gold Medal at the under 23 category and that Eritrea has won gold medal in this category for the first time after 2015 in the Africa Cycling Championship.
Olympian Athlete Merhawi Kudu also won Silver Medal. It is to be recalled that Merhawi Kudus has been the winner of Gold Medal in 2025.
At the elite male group, Merhawi Kudus won second place by finishing the30.6 km race by 40 minutes and 23 seconds while Hebron Berhane took 10th place.
The Africa Cycling Championship will conclude on Sunday, 25 October.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Information, Eritrea.
Oct 22 · 18:48·APO Group
SaaS · Government & policy
The Lesotho Trade and Investment Forum has officially opened in London, United Kingdom, in partnership with the Westminster Africa Business Association.
The Forum serves as a strategic platform to showcase Lesotho’s investment potential, promote its competitiveness as an investment destination, and foster stronger trade, investment, and business partnerships between Lesotho and the United Kingdom.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Government of Lesotho.
Oct 22 · 18:47·APO Group
Government & policy · Agriculture
President Donald J. Trump returns to Iowa today to highlight a clear record of results for workers, families, seniors, farmers, and rural communities. Under President Trump and Republican leadership, Iowans are seeing historic tax relief, major private investment, stronger rural healthcare, and direct support for the producers who feed the country. Delivering Historic Tax Relief […]
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Oct 22 · 18:25·The White House
Finance · AI
VANCOUVER, BC - October 22, 2026 - Yocale.ai Inc. (“Yocale.ai” or the “Company”) (CSE: YAI) (OTCQB: YOAIF) (FSE: K4G), an AI-powered operating system for the beauty and wellness industry, announces that its Class A common shares have been approved for trading on the OTCQB Venture Market in the United States, effective October 21, 2026, under the symbol “YOAIF”. Investors can trade Yocale.ai shares in the United States under “YOAIF”, in Germany on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under “K4G”, and in Canada on the Canadian Securities Exchange under “YAI”.
The Company’s existing U.S. quotation transitions to OTCQB under the same trading symbol. Existing shareholders do not need to take any action.
“With our shares trading in Canada, Germany and now on OTCQB in the United States, investors across these markets can participate in Yocale.ai’s growth,” said Aydin Asli, Chief Executive Officer. “We remain focused on building the platform that beauty and wellness businesses use to manage their operations, while keeping shareholders informed as we execute our strategy.”
The OTCQB Venture Market, operated by OTC Markets Group Inc., serves early-stage and developing U.S. and international companies. To be quoted on it, companies must stay current in their reporting and complete an annual certification with OTC Markets Group. Real-time Level 2 quotes and company information are available at www.otcmarkets.com.
About Yocale.ai
Yocale.ai Inc. (CSE: YAI) is an AI-powered operating system for the beauty and wellness industry, serving businesses from independent salons and med-spas to multi-location enterprise wellness brands. Combining vertical SaaS, embedded fintech, data intelligence, and AI automation within a single configurable platform, Yocale.ai unifies customer acquisition, bookings, payments, client engagement, and day-to-day operations, creating a connected operational data foundation for AI-driven automation and decision support across the business. Built on more than a decade of technology development through the Yocale platform, the Company's technology has supported thousands of service providers across more than 22 countries. Yocale.ai is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia.
For further information
Aydin Asli
Chief Executive Officer
Yocale.ai Inc.
350-889 Harbourside Drive
North Vancouver, British Columbia V7P 3S1
Phone: +1 (855) 996-2253
Email: aydin.asli@yocale.ai
Website: www.yocale.ai
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Oct 22 · 18:19·NewMediaWire
Government & policy
Bipartisan Majorities Say If Congress Were to Listen to the People More, They Would More Likely Find Common Ground COLLEGE PARK, Md., Oct. 22, 2026 -- The Program for Public Consultation (PPC) conducted extensive surveys in competitive states and congressional districts, as...
Oct 22 · 18:00·PR Newswire
AI · Healthcare
Founded by leaders from OpenAI, Terremoto Biosciences, Meta, Devoted Health, and the White House, Warp is using AI and robotics to help biotech and pharma discover new medicines faster in the U.S. The company is backed by Lightspeed, IVP, Mayfield, Lux, Premji Invest, and Menlo Ventures, among others SAN FRANCISCO, Octobe
Oct 22 · 18:00·Business Wire
Aerospace & defense · Government & policy
ICEYE and Nokia partner with The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine to develop sovereign satcom capability.
Oct 22 · 17:52·GlobeNewswire