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The 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 year — while the health agency fears that the number of lives lost due to hepatitis is increasing.

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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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‘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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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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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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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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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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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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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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1.5°C Global Temperature Rise Still Possible, But Not for Long

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 the …

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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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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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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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Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the

WEBThe Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs reports that ongoing hostilities in Gaza, the destruction of roads and the prevalence of unexploded ordnance …

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Secretary‑General Salutes China’s Poverty-Alleviation Efforts, …

WEBThe Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs reports that ongoing hostilities in Gaza, the destruction of roads and the prevalence of unexploded ordnance …

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Increased Fighting in Democratic Republic of Congo Exacerbating

WEBThe security situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo is deteriorating as fighting escalates between the 23 March Movement (M23) rebel group …

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Restoring Biodiversity ‘Defining Challenge of Our Time’, United …

WEBProtecting nature and biodiversity are critical not only to sustainable development, but to the future of humanity and the planet, delegates stressed as the …

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Decent Work Reduces Inequalities, Protects Vulnerable Groups in …

WEBWith the pandemic, climate crisis and geopolitical conflicts exacerbating inequalities in access to health, education and jobs, countries must create productive …

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Environmental Crises, Climate Emergencies Unfairly Threatening

WEBEnvironment Rapporteur Underscores Low Probability of Achieving Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. While pandemics and wars are devastating …

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