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The World Health Organization's Mandate is More Compelling …

WebThe U.S. must lead in our commitment to funding. The WHO coordinates its entire global public health mandate with a budget of less than $2.5 billion a year – the …

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World Health Organization Pandemic Accord

WebIn the wake of some of the hardest months of the COVID-19 pandemic, all 194 countries that comprise WHO convened the second-ever “special session” of the World Health …

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World Health Organization: Building a Healthier Future

WebSince 1988, GPEI and WHO have reduced global polio cases by 99.9 percent, from 350,000 cases to just 22 in 2017. These investments in polio eradication have in …

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WHO’s “Solidarity” Clinical Trial for COVID-19

WebGiven the extreme pressure that COVID-19 is placing on health care systems worldwide, there is a pressing need to expeditiously identify therapies that can …

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Responding to the COVID-19 Pandemic

WebBy January 10th, 2020, WHO issued a comprehensive package of guidance to countries on how to detect, test, and manage potential COVID-19 cases, and how to best protect …

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UN Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic

WebUN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. Secretary-General Guterres stated, “COVID-19 is the greatest test” since World War II; “it is more than a health crisis. It is a …

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The United States and the United Nations: A Critical Partnership to

WebMore than three-quarters of a century ago, in the wake of the deadliest and most destructive conflict the world has ever witnessed, the United States, its allies, and a number of other …

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On the Front Lines of Humanitarian Aid: Midwives Providing …

WebBy Micah Spangler. In the heart of what many consider the world’s largest refugee camp, four midwives stand ready to spring into action. “We are here 24 hours a …

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The Global Goals: Ending Extreme Poverty

WebThese include alleviating extreme poverty and hunger, ensuring access to safe drinking water and education, combating infectious disease, empowering women and girls, and …

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Socially Distanced, Globally Connected

WebThe desire for increased global cooperation couldn’t be clearer. Some might argue that these results are only a reflection of heightened anxieties, since the U.S. is …

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Dr. Geeta Rao Gupta Confirmed As Ambassador For Global …

WebOn Wednesday, May 10, 2023, the U.S. Senate confirmed President Biden’s nominee for Ambassador at Large for Global Women’s Issues at the Department of State. Dr. Geeta …

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UN Funds, Programs and Specialized Agencies

WebUNFPA is the largest international source of funding for population and reproductive health programs in the world. UNFPA helps women, men, and young people plan their families, …

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Providing Humanitarian Assistance

WebProviding Humanitarian Assistance. For many people, the UN is the world’s ‘911 service’–a first-responder that helps deliver food, shelter, clean water, medical assistance, and …

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Fiscal Year 2023 President’s Budget Summary

WebOverall, the FY’23 President’s Budget Request includes $10.576 billion for State and USAID global health programs, including $6.62 billion for global health …

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Nationwide Poll on COVID-19

WebOur latest poll, together with polling firm Morning Consult, takes the pulse of international cooperation related to the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak around the world. The …

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UN Peacekeeping: A Force for Global Peace and Stability

WebThe United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) was established in 1964 to end fighting between Greek and Turkish Cypriots on the island and bring about a return …

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