.The Global Fund UN Development partnership continues to deliver results - saving lives in conflict & crises Luciana Mermet Luca Renda UNDP HIV and Health

With just 200,000 Mpox vaccine doses available out of the 10 million needed to control the outbreak, global solidarity is essential. Let’s unite in supporting vaccination efforts worldwide. #VaccinesSaveLives

I am convening the Emergency Committee regarding the upsurge of #mpox on Wednesday 14 August 2024. The Committee will provide me with its views on whether the outbreak constitutes a public health emergency of international concern -- and if so, it will advise me on the temporary

Over the past decade, the Africa Regional Judges’ Forum has been instrumental in creating enabling legal environments that advance the rights of marginalized populations in the context of HIV, health and inclusion – including #LGBTQI+ people and key populations.

Marking 10 years of progress of the UN Development, SALC and Women's Link-supported African Regional Judges’ Forum, 45 judges from 18 countries gathered to reflect on successes, challenges, discuss progressive jurisprudence and strategize for the future.

The World Health Organization (WHO)-led UN Task Force on Non-communicable Diseases @UN Task Force #NCDs just published the analysis of 97 United Nations 🇺🇳 Sustainable Development Cooperation Frameworks. Of these, 77% integrated #NCDs and 86% included #mentalhealth. Dive into the full report for insights on yearly

The WHO's DG Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has again declared #mpox a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. Whereas wealthy countries had access to mpox vaccine in the 2022-2023 emergency, Africa did not. Now mpox is surging, a new more dangerous clade has developed and is spreading

The emergence of a new clade of #mpox, its rapid spread in eastern #DRC, and the reporting of cases in several neighbouring countries are very worrying. On top of outbreaks of other mpox clades in DRC and other countries in Africa, it’s clear that a coordinated international

In a world where pathogens are just a flight away, the world – and Canada especially – must step up, by Dre Joanne Liu Rosemary McCarney Christine McNab theglobeandmail.com/opinion/articl… via Globe Opinion #COVID19 #GlobalHealth

.Melissa Fleming 🇺🇳 talks with Achim Steiner, head of the UN Development, about his life journey and the challenges leading the world's largest development organization. un.org/en/delegate/br…

Failure to deal with mpox outbreak ‘is risk not just to Africa but whole world’ | ⁦The Guardian⁩ ⁦UN Development⁩ ⁦UNDP HIV and Health⁩ theguardian.com/global-develop…

"Peace must be made real and tangible in the daily existence of every individual in need. Peace must be sought, above all, because it is the condition for every member of the human family to live a life of dignity and security." - Kofi Annan in his #NobelPeacePrize lecture

I made a version of this cartoon 3 years ago... Has anything changed?

Grateful for U.S. Mission to the UN interest in how UN Development is supporting & implementing the UN Strategy on protection from violence & discrimination of LGBTIQ+ persons. Thanks to US Dep UN ECOSOC Rep Jonathan Shrier for the very constructive exchange today. UNDP HIV and Health un.org/sites/un2.un.o…

Development trends in the latest UN Development's Signals Spotlight have uncovered a vital aspect to our world: hope. In the latest report, trends point towards 3 dimensions of hope: equitable futures, responsible technological progress, & resilient communities. go.undp.org/signals2024

A new report “Planning for Access During Research and Development” has been published by Uniting Efforts for Innovation Access and Delivery, a partnership of the The Gov't of Japan , the UN Development -led Access and Delivery Partnership and the GHIT Fund. Read more🔗 unitingeffortsforhealth.org/planning-for-a…

Just four years after the emergence of the Covid-19 pandemic, mpox has become a global health emergency that scientists say could have been avoided bloomberg.com/news/features/… via Bloomberg

From extreme weather to disease outbreaks, the health impacts of the climate crisis are real & growing. The new UNDP Climate UNDP HIV and Health explainer outlines what's at stake, and the action needed to ensure good health & well-being for all. Read more: go.undp.org/4Hk

Fantastic new explainer from UNDP Climate & UNDP HIV and Health on why the climate crisis is a health crisis.   But also, what countries, communities and orgs like UN Development are doing about it. Essential reading for those in public health AND climate alike:  go.undp.org/4Hk

What is multilateralism? It’s many countries working together towards shared goals. The #SDGs are a push for global coop for a better, sustainable future for all. Collective action is key to solving challenges like poverty, inequality & climate change. go.undp.org/4Cn