Tag: Healthy News

The number of global under-five deaths dropped to its lowest point on record in 2019 – down to 5.2 million, from 12.5 million in 1990. However, there are fears the numbers could rise on back of COVID-induced disruptions to child and maternal health services, new estimates released on Wednesday, indicate.  Services experiencing disruptions include health checkups, vaccinations, and prenatal and… Read More

Speaking at an in-person meeting in the Assembly hall, Tijjani Muhammad-Bande recounted some of the important initiatives the 74th session had conducted throughout the coronavirus pandemic. “The General Assembly successfully organized socially distanced elections for the General Assembly Presidency, the Security Council, and the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). Furthermore, we employed virtual methods to gather stakeholders from around the… Read More

“COVID-19 is teaching all of us many lessons,” Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, said at a media briefing in Geneva, on Monday.  We are not just fighting a virus. We’re fighting for a healthier, safer, cleaner and more sustainable future – WHO chief Tedros “One of them is that health is not a luxury item for those who can afford it… Read More

In a call to Governments everywhere to take greater steps to tackle non-communicable diseases (NCDs), the World Health Organization (WHO) said that the pandemic has exposed the fact too little has been achieved, even though these illnesses account for seven in 10 deaths worldwide. WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, said the coronavirus had “preyed on people” with NCDs, and… Read More

The UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNWRA), said that it requires some $95 million to cover the emergency needs of 5.6 million registered Palestinian refugees in the Middle East, until the end of December.   Palestinians in Gaza, including the 76% of the population that are Palestine refugees, are enduring the COVID-19 pandemic at the same time as 20 hours of electricity cuts, 14 years of blockade and ongoing… Read More

The vaccine procurement and distribution effort, involving over 170 economies, could possibly be the world’s largest and fastest ever operation of its kind.  This is an all-hands on deck partnership between governments, manufacturers and multilateral partners to continue the high-stakes fight against the #COVID19 pandemic. https://t.co/dz8TnJEAd8 — Henrietta H. Fore (@unicefchief) September 4, 2020 “This is an all-hands on deck… Read More

“Although we have not convened in this Hall since March, New York-based delegations have worked tirelessly to uphold the values and principles set out in the Charter of the United Nations, whilst contending with the COVID-19 pandemic”, Tijjani Muhammad-Bande told the downsized delegations from Member States. Ensuring continuity  Mr. Muhammad-Bande called the Assembly the UN’s “chief deliberative body”, saying that… Read More

Speaking at one of a series of international meetings among heads of State to enhance global cooperation in fighting terrorism and violent extremism, as part of the Aqaba Process, Secretary-General António Guterres said the pandemic was more than a global health crisis. Terrorists are exploiting the hardships caused by #COVID19 to radicalize & recruit. Neo-Nazis, white supremacists, conspiracy theorists &… Read More

“If countries are serious about opening, they must be serious about suppressing transmission and saving lives”, said WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, briefing reporters from Geneva.  “Opening up without having control, is a recipe for disaster.” We are 8 months into the #COVID19 pandemic & we understand that people are tired & yearn to get on with their lives, but no country… Read More

The Review Committee will advise whether any amendments to the International Health Regulations (IHR) are necessary to ensure it is as effective as possible, WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told journalists.  He said the COVID-19 pandemic has been “an acid test” for many countries, organizations and the treaty.  “Even before the pandemic, I have spoken about how emergencies such… Read More