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Nearly one billion people have a mental disorder: WHO

(4 days ago) WEB17 June 2022 Health. Nearly one billion people worldwide suffer from some form of mental disorder, according to latest UN data – a staggering figure that is even more worrying, if …

https://news.un.org/en/story/2022/06/1120682

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10 global health issues to track in 2021 - World Health …

(Just Now) WEB10 global health issues to track in 2021. 2020 was a devastating year for global health. A previously unknown virus raced around the world, rapidly emerging as one of its top …

https://www.who.int/news-room/spotlight/10-global-health-issues-to-track-in-2021

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Unprecedented focus on global public health at UN …

(5 days ago) WEBWHO is urging leaders meeting at the 78 th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 78) in New York to put health for all on the highest political agenda …

https://www.who.int/news/item/12-09-2023-WHO-urges-focus-on-health-goals-at-UN-General-Assembly

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General Assembly Pledges Improved Response to Global Health …

(4 days ago) WEBHowever, domestic public resources must be the primary source for stronger health systems, he said. In terms of tuberculosis, he welcomed efforts to end the disease by …

https://press.un.org/en/2023/ga12542.doc.htm

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UN welcomes ‘most comprehensive agreement ever’ on …

(4 days ago) WEBDuring a meeting of heads of State, ministers, health leaders, policy-makers, and universal health coverage champions, the UN chief called UHC “the most comprehensive …

https://news.un.org/en/story/2019/09/1047032

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Global Health unfoundation.org - United Nations …

(7 days ago) WEB77TH WORLD HEALTH ASSEMBLY. Explore More Issues United Nations Foundation 320 East 43rd Street, 3rd Floor New York, NY 10017 Phone: 212.697.3315. …

https://unfoundation.org/what-we-do/issues/global-health/

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Unequal Vaccine Distribution Self-Defeating, World - United …

(7 days ago) WEBWith the number of new COVID-19 cases around the world nearly doubling over the past two months — approaching the highest infection rate observed during the pandemic — …

https://press.un.org/en/2021/ecosoc7039.doc.htm

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Time to address mental health issues in the workplace, UN …

(4 days ago) WEBWith an estimated 12 billion workdays lost annually due to depression and anxiety, costing the global economy nearly $1 trillion, more action is needed to tackle mental health …

https://news.un.org/en/story/2022/09/1128171

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Adopting 4 Resolutions, General Assembly Stresses Need

(4 days ago) WEBAgainst the backdrop of the COVID‑19 pandemic, the General Assembly adopted two health‑related resolutions this morning — one, by recorded vote, underscoring the …

https://press.un.org/en/2020/ga12301.doc.htm

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OHCHR and the right to health OHCHR - UN Human Rights Office

(1 days ago) WEBThe Right to Health, Fact Sheet No. 31, OHCHR/WHO (2008). Latest reports. E/2023/74: Economic, social and cultural rights (2023) In the present report, submitted pursuant to …

https://www.ohchr.org/en/health

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WHO and UNICEF recommit to accelerating health and well-being …

(4 days ago) WEBThe World Health Organization. The World Health Organization provides global leadership in public health within the United Nations system. Founded in 1948, WHO …

https://www.who.int/news/item/18-09-2020-who-and-unicef-recommit-to-accelerating-health-and-well-being-at-all-ages

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Full article: Unpacking the framing of health in the United Nations

(6 days ago) WEBIn line with the UNSC's mandate of a state-centric maintenance of international peace and security, we argue the framing of health has been rather narrow, following a health …

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10357718.2021.2017845

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World Health Assembly hopes to reinforce pandemic …

(9 days ago) WEBThe World Health Organization is beginning its annual meeting with government ministers and other top envoys hoping to reinforce at the European headquarters of the United …

https://apnews.com/article/world-health-organization-assembly-pandemic-covid-2b0387cdd86baef350ecf58d6c407a6a

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Why did global talks to fight pandemics break down?

(1 days ago) WEBThe ambitious negotiations, led by the World Health Organization, had been continuing for more than two years, with the United Nations body pushing for a global strategy to …

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/5/29/why-did-global-talks-to-fight-pandemics-break-down

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11 global health issues to watch in 2023, according to IHME experts

(2 days ago) WEBAs the year 2022 winds down, what is next on the horizon for global health? We turned to our IHME experts for their takes on the most critical health issues to watch in 2023. …

https://www.healthdata.org/news-events/insights-blog/acting-data/11-global-health-issues-watch-2023-according-ihme-experts

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The role of United Nations and their partners in health

(4 days ago) WEBIt is the role of the World Health Organization (WHO) to set global standards for health. WHO works with other United Nations agencies and a lot of partners to improve health, …

https://www.who.int/tools/your-life-your-health/a-healthy-world/people-s-roles/the-role-of-united-nations-and-their-partners-in-health

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Sexual & reproductive health - United Nations Population Fund

(8 days ago) WEBSexual & reproductive health. Good sexual and reproductive health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being in all matters relating to the reproductive system. …

https://www.unfpa.org/sexual-reproductive-health

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Gaza medics struggling in face of ‘overwhelming disaster’ as vital

(4 days ago) WEB29 May 2024 Peace and Security. Vital medical supplies are fast running out in Gaza’s remaining hospitals, the UN health agency warned on Wednesday, amid reports of …

https://news.un.org/en/story/2024/05/1150346

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‎UN's MindCompanion on the App Store

(Just Now) WEBUN’s Mind Companion aims to raise awareness and knowledge about mental health issues, offering tools to develop coping mechanisms, improving access to mental …

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/uns-mindcompanion/id6502816988

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Countdown to 2030: Stronger alignment for country impact

(7 days ago) WEBAhead of the 77 th World Health Assembly, the 13 signatory agencies of the Global Action Plan for Healthy Lives and Well-being for All (SDG3 GAP) have released their fifth …

https://www.who.int/news/item/23-05-2024-countdown-to-2030--stronger-alignment-for-country-impact

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Figures at a glance UNHCR US

(2 days ago) WEBHow many refugees are there around the world? At least 108.4 million people around the world have been forced to flee their homes. Among them are nearly 35.3 million …

https://www.unhcr.org/us/about-unhcr/who-we-are/figures-glance

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