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WEBThe World Health Organization (WHO) today sounded the alarm on viral hepatitis infections that claim over 3,000 lives each day — with 1.3 million deaths per …

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General Assembly Pledges Improved Response to Global Health …

WEBThe General Assembly today committed to tackle several major global health challenges, adopting three declarations that laid out measures to better prepare for and …

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Achieving Universal Health Coverage by 2030 Hinges on ‘Bold …

WEBWorld leaders gathering at the United Nations Headquarters today approved an action oriented political declaration on universal health coverage, committing …

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Adopting 4 Resolutions, General Assembly Stresses Need for …

WEBAgainst the backdrop of the COVID‑19 pandemic, the General Assembly adopted two health‑related resolutions this morning — one, by recorded vote, …

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Governments Must Prioritize Mental Health, Secretary-General …

WEBFollowing is the text of UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ video message to the Global Mental Health Summit: “Mind Our Rights, Now!”, in Paris, and …

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New Mental Health Report ‘a Road Map’ to Guide States in …

WEBFollowing is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message on the launch of the World Mental Health Report 2022: Transforming Mental …

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Secretary-General Calls Vaccine Equity Biggest Moral Test for …

WEBAddressing the equitable distribution of vaccines against the coronavirus in the Security Council today, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres …

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Public Health Researchers Examine Impact of Evolving Food …

WEBPublic health researchers examined links between the planet’s rapidly evolving food systems, emerging social trends and access to healthy, nutritious human …

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‘Make Mental Health for All a Global Priority’, Says Secretary …

WEBFollowing is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for World Health Day, observed today: Nearly 1 billion people live with a …

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Lack of Access to Sexual, Reproductive Health Education and …

WEBDeprivation of access to education on sexual and reproductive health and rights results in a range of harmful practices — such as early and child marriages, …

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Unequal Vaccine Distribution Self-Defeating, World Health …

WEBWith the number of new COVID-19 cases around the world nearly doubling over the past two months — approaching the highest infection rate observed during the …

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Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the

WEBIn Madagascar, following the passage of Tropical Cyclone Gamane in late March, the United Nations continues to support the Government-led response. Focusing …

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New, Comprehensive Approach Key to Address Syria’s Political

WEBPiecemeal measures to tackle Syria’s interlocking political, economic and humanitarian challenges cannot bring stability to the country and the region, the United …

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General Assembly Adopts Landmark Resolution on Steering …

WEBAdopting a landmark resolution on steering the use of artificial intelligence towards global good, the General Assembly today also stressed the importance of …

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In Today’s Troubled World, Building Peace ‘Humanity’s Greatest

WEBIn Somalia, the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs reported that more than 124,000 people have been impacted by seasonal rains.

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Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the

WEBAt least 11 United Nations personnel — seven military and four civilians — were killed in deliberate attacks in 2023, the UN Staff Union Standing Committee on the …

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Secretary-General Appoints Global Leaders to Spearhead Fight …

WEBThe Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement, initiated in 2010 by the former Secretary-General, continues its drive to improve nutrition for all people, everywhere, …

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Climate Change ‘Biggest Threat Modern Humans Have Ever …

WEBClimate change is a “crisis multiplier” that has profound implications for international peace and stability, Secretary-General António Guterres told the Security …

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Advances in Science, Technology Crucial for Equitable Pandemic …

WEBThe COVID-19 pandemic has revealed the importance of science and technology for the well-being of global populations, and advances in these fields are …

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General Assembly Adopts Text to Mark 25 Years of Landmark …

WEBAs speakers discussed the importance of collective efforts to promote a culture of peace in a world torn by conflict and crisis, the General Assembly today adopted a …

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Indigenous Issues Permanent Forum Opens Session focused on …

WEB(Note: Due to the financial liquidity crisis affecting the United Nations and the resulting constraints, this meeting was not covered.) The Permanent Forum on …

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Spotlighting ‘Great Progress’ over 30 Years, Speakers Note …

WEBHighlighting progress in gender equality, life expectancy and access to reproductive and health services since the landmark 1994 International Conference on …

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