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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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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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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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Achieving Universal Health Coverage by 2030 Hinges on ‘Bold …

WebFollowing the official installation of the Transitional Presidential Council in Port-au-Prince today, the Secretary-General reiterated his call for the swift deployment of …

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Uphold Mental Health as Universal Human Right to Build Healthier …

WebFollowing is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for World Mental Health Day, observed on 10 October: Mental health is vital to humanity, allowing …

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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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‘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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Health Infrastructure in Occupied Palestinian Territories, Syrian …

WebThe ongoing occupation of Palestinian territories and the Syrian Golan violates international law and human rights, a situation worsening as the COVID‑19 …

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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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Adopting Consensus Text, General Assembly Encourages Member …

WebRecognizing the intrinsic role of health in achieving international development goals, the General Assembly today – through the unanimous adoption of a …

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Deadly Violence in Haiti at Record High, Some Worst Scenarios …

WebThe first quarter of 2024 was the deadliest for Haitians with around 2,500 people killed or injured in gang violence, a senior United Nations official told the Security …

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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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Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the

WebThe following is a near-verbatim transcript of today’s noon briefing by Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General. **Guests In a short while, you will …

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UN Secretary-General Appoints Panel on Critical Energy Transition

WebWith ever-growing needs for minerals that are critical for renewable energy technologies, Secretary-General António Guterres is leveraging the United Nations’ …

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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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Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the

WebThe Head of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) met Thursday at the UNIFIL base in Ibl el-Saqi with the mayors and religious authorities of …

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General Assembly Adopts Inclusive Global Health Resolution, as …

WebWhile the General Assembly today adopted, without a vote, a draft resolution on global health and foreign policy that aims at strengthening health‑care systems, …

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Health, Inequality Dangerously Linked, Speakers Warn, Stressing

WebInequality and exclusion have deeply impaired the ability to contain the COVID-19 pandemic, which, in turn, further widened such disparity, demonstrating the dangerous …

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‘Every Day Counts,’ Senior Coordinator for Gaza Aid Tells Security

WebThe Senior Humanitarian and Reconstruction Coordinator for Gaza urged the Security Council today to scale up assistance to meet the immense needs of the civilian …

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COVID-19 Pandemic Demonstrates Multilateral Cooperation Key …

WebThe COVID‑19 pandemic has been a test, demonstrating that multilateral cooperation is the key to overcoming global challenges, the President of the General Assembly said today …

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