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COVID-19 disrupting critical mental health services, WHO warns
Announcing the findings on Monday, the UN health agency also said that…
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UN Secretary-General outlines priority recommendations to accelerate the TB response and reach targets
A new report has been released today by the United Nations Secretary-General…
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Ensuring medicines work safely for everyone
For medicines to work safely, it’s vital to have strong systems in…
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Lymphatic filariasis: reporting continued progress towards elimination as a public health problem
In 2019, 538.1 million people were treated for lymphatic filariasis (LF) in…
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Stillbirths: An unnecessary, unspeakable tragedy – UN report
A Neglected Tragedy: The Global Burden of Stillbirths, released by the UN…
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Universal Health Coverage ‘more urgent than ever’ – UN chief
Painting a gloomy picture of under-investment in health, Secretary-General António Guterres said…
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China joins global effort to ensure COVID vaccine access for all
The country, together with the Republic of Korea and the tiny Pacific…
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COVID-19 sparks increased demand for mental health services: UNFPA
Counsellors report urgent demands for mental and psychosocial support, particularly among women and…
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UN in Myanmar comes together to protect people from COVID-19
“I was concerned that I might get infected. Everyone was afraid,” says…
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‘Staggering’ rise in climate emergencies in last 20 years, new disaster research shows
In an urgent call for countries to prepare better for all catastrophic events – from earthquakes and…
