KSRelief launches program to foster families of orphans in Yemen

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In Lebanon, 505 food baskets were distributed on Saturday in Tyre to 2,525 Syrian and Palestinian refugees from the neediest groups. (SPA)
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In Pakistan, as many as 1,564 food baskets, 1,391 tents and 3,641 mosquito nets were distributed for 11,648 people in flood-hit areas. (SPA)
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Updated 11 October 2022
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KSRelief launches program to foster families of orphans in Yemen

RIYADH: The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSRelief) has launched a program in Aden for foster families of orphans across three Yemeni governorates, SABA news agency reported.

The program aims to empower 166 foster families living in Aden, Lahj and Ma’rib by training them on livelihood activities that create sustainable job opportunities, as well as providing living and educational guarantees for 536 orphans within the targeted families.

The KSRelief team has also been continuing to provide assistance in disaster and conflict-hit areas.

In Pakistan, as many as 1,564 food baskets, 1,391 tents and 3,641 mosquito nets were distributed for 11,648 people in flood-hit areas. 

In Lebanon, 505 food baskets were distributed on Saturday in Tyre to 2,525 Syrian and Palestinian refugees from the neediest groups.


Saudi watchdog warns of possible health risk from Nestle baby formula

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Saudi watchdog warns of possible health risk from Nestle baby formula

  • Company voluntarily recalls its Nan, Alfamino, S-26 Gold and S-26 Ultima products over concerns they might be contaminated with cereulide, a toxin produced by bacteria
  • Saudi Food and Drug Authority says recall is precautionary and no related illnesses have been reported, but advises consumers to dispose of recalled products immediately

RIYADH: The Saudi Food and Drug Authority on Tuesday warned the public not to consume certain Nestle infant formula products, after the company issued a voluntary recall over concerns about possible contamination.

The advisory covers products marketed under the Nan, Alfamino, S-26 Gold and S-26 Ultima brands. They might be contaminated with cereulide, a toxin produced by the Bacillus cereus bacteria, which can pose a risk to infant health, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The Saudi authority said the recall was a precautionary measure and no related illnesses have been reported. Possible symptoms of exposure can include nausea, repeated vomiting and abdominal pain.

It advised consumers to dispose of the recalled products immediately, and said it was coordinating with Nestle to ensure they are removed from stores and is monitoring the process.

Full details of the affected products, including batch numbers, are available at the Saudi Food and Drug Authority website. The organization said consumers can report any food safety concerns by calling 19999.