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Progress against tuberculosis ‘at risk’: WHO
Urgent action and funding are needed to sustain progress in the global fight against tuberculosis (TB), the UN World Health Organization (WHO) has said, warning that global targets for prevention…
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‘Time for global solidarity’ to overcome COVID’s health, social and economic challenges
The COVID-19 pandemic has not only led to a “dramatic loss” of human life but also constitutes an “unprecedented challenge” to public health, food systems and employment, a group of…
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Herd immunity, an ‘unethical’ COVID-19 strategy, Tedros warns policymakers
Using the principle of so-called “herd immunity” to stem the COVID-19 pandemic is “unethical” and “not an option” countries should pursue to defeat the virus, the UN health agency chief…
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Greater equality a ‘prerequisite’ for overcoming global crises: Bachelet
In reviewing, assessing and acknowledging the effects of the Transatlantic Slave Trade, enslavement and colonialism, the groundbreaking Durban World Conference of 2001, represented a “milestone” in the common fight against…
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UN in Myanmar comes together to protect people from COVID-19
More than 20 UN agencies in Myanmar have come together to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, and staff are putting their lives on their line to support the Organization’s efforts…
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Universal Health Coverage ‘more urgent than ever’ – UN chief
The COVID-19 pandemic has shown that “our health systems are inadequate”, the UN chief told a ministerial meeting on Thursday, citing weak structures and unequal access to healthcare as “major…
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Stillbirths: An unnecessary, unspeakable tragedy – UN report
A stillborn baby is delivered every 16 seconds, which translates into nearly two million infants over the course of a year that never took their first breath, according to a…
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UN chief urges greater investment in universal health coverage, starting now
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of strong public health systems and emergency preparedness for communities and economies globally, the UN Secretary-General said on Wednesday, calling for greater investments…