"ZAMBIA"

Hakainde Hichilema, President of the Republic of Zambia, addresses the general debate of the 76th Session of the General Assembly of the UN (New York, 21-27 September 2021).

Today one in five people worldwide live with hearing loss. In Zambia, five ear nose and throat (ENT) specialists and one audiologist are serving a population of 17 million. Zambia is addressing this gap through a special pilot programme to train health workers on primary ear and hearing care. After finishing the training in 2019 Nurse Carol Sinkende has helped over 600 patients with screening and treatments. WHO

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

On the 60th anniversary of Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjöld’s death, Secretary-General António Guterres laid a wreath in celebration of his life. UNIFEED

Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

Speakers call for stronger action to prevent misuse of government authority, as General Assembly concludes special session on corruption.

Economic and Social Council fills 15 vacancies in eight subsidiary bodies, nominates additional member for Programme and Coordination Committee.

Chief Inspector Doreen Malambo of Zambia, currently serving in the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) was awarded the 2020 United Nations Woman Police Officer of the Year. UNIFEED

The Chief Inspector Doreen Malambo of Zambia, currently serving in the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) was named the 2020 United Nations Woman Police Officer of the Year by the UN Department of Peace Operations. She will receive the award virtually at a ceremony on 3 November. UNMISS