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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1862, The Medal of Honor is authorized by the United States Congress. In 1909, Herbert Zim, American naturalist, author, and educator (died 1994) was born. In 1913, Willis Lamb, American physicist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (died 2008) was born. In 1959, David Brown, Australian meteorologist was born. In 1961, Indian city Pune floods due to failure of the Khadakwasla and Panshet dams, killing at least two thousand people. In 1962, Dean Wilkins, English footballer and manager was born. In 1980, John Warren Davis, American educator, college administrator, and civil rights leader (born 1888) passed away. In 1995, Chinese seismologists successfully predict the 1995 Myanmar-China earthquake, reducing the number of casualties to 11. In 1996, John Chancellor, American journalist (born 1927) passed away. In 2012, Syrian Civil War: Government forces target the homes of rebels and activists in Tremseh and kill anywhere between 68 and 150 people. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Intensify post-flood disease prevention measures, GHS Director-General urges public
The Director-General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, has called for increased public commitment to sanitation to prevent potential disease outbreaks following last week's floods across the capital.
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The Suburban
· Jul 8, 2026
DDO Council meeting July 7 Flooding, Residents
DDO Council meeting July 7
UrduPoint
· Jul 3, 2026
Authorities directed to finalize drainage, emergency and health measures before monsoon
Authorities directed to finalize drainage, emergency and health measures before monsoon
MyJoyOnline
· Jun 29, 2026
Greater Accra Regional Minister orders MMDCEs to intensify rescue operations following widespread flooding
The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, has directed all Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) in the region to intensify rescue operations following widespread flooding caused by Monday's heavy rains. In a statement issued on June 29, 2026, the Minister expressed sympathy to residents affected by the floods and assured them that government and emergency agencies were working to assist.
Vanguard News
· Jul 8, 2026
HYPPADEC commends FG’s N80bn flood intervention, begins resettlement housing projects
By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin The Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (HYPPADEC) has commended the Federal Government for approving N80 billion to mitigate the impact of anticipated flooding in vulnerable communities across the country. Speaking with journalists on the sidelines of a three-day management consultative meeting with the commission’s state coordinators and area officers in [] The post HYPPADEC commends FG’s N80bn flood intervention, begins resettlement housing projects appeared first on Vanguard News.
ANTARA News
· Jul 6, 2026
BNPB distributes clean water to drought-hit communities in Java
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Utusan Malaysia
· Jun 22, 2026
Perketat SOP pemantauan kawasan rekreasi Janda Baik
PETALING JAYA: Prosedur operasi standard (SOP) bagi sistem keselamatan dan kebersihan kawasan rekreasi di Janda Baik, Bentong, Pahang perlu diperketatkan susulan peningkatan aduan gejala cirit-birit, muntah serta demam dialami pengunjung kawasan itu kebelakangan ini. Ahli Parlimen Bentong, Young Syefura Othman berkata, pihaknya memandang serius dakwaan berkenaan malah kebimbangan orang ramai mengenainya adalah berasas. Jelasnya, setakat ... Read more The post Perketat SOP pemantauan kawasan rekreasi Janda Baik appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
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Related coverage for "Intensify post-flood disease prevention measures, GHS Director-General urges public": The Suburban — DDO Council meeting July 7 Flooding, Residents. UrduPoint — Authorities directed to finalize drainage, emergency and health measures before monsoon. MyJoyOnline — Greater Accra Regional Minister orders MMDCEs to intensify rescue operations following widespread flooding. Vanguard News — HYPPADEC commends FG’s N80bn flood intervention, begins resettlement housing projects. ANTARA News — BNPB distributes clean water to drought-hit communities in Java. Utusan Malaysia — Perketat SOP pemantauan kawasan rekreasi Janda Baik