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Confirmation that Ebola virus has reached a major city in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) will mean that a bigger response to the outbreak is now required in view of the higher risk of the disease spreading, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday. UNTV CH

The international response to an Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is well under way but it is going to be “tough” and “costly”, a World Health Organization (WHO) senior official said today. UNTV CH / WHO

“Innovative communities: leveraging technology and innovation to build sustainable and resilient societies” - ECOSOC, 2018 Integration Segment, 24th plenary meeting.

Speakers call for addressing causes of conflict, rather than investing in ‘bullets and tanks’, as General Assembly continues High-Level Debate on Sustaining Peace at 85th plenary meeting.

Briefing Security Council, Secretary-General calls for ‘Quantum Leap’ in funding activities to prevent conflict, address root causes at 8243rd meeting.

Briefing by Stephane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

As mission in Liberia closes, Security Council intends to consider best practices in ongoing efforts to enhance effectiveness of peacekeeping at 8239th meeting.

At the Security Council’s final meeting on Liberia, UN Assistant Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations Alexander Zouev said today marked a “historic milestone” for the country after 25 years of constant presence on the Council’s agenda. UNIFEED

Briefing by Stephane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

After fifteen years, the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Liberia has come to a close. The mission leaves a legacy of peace. 21st Century: Episode #136