"ZAMBIA"

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

General Assembly adopts 51 resolutions, 13 decisions forwarded by Fourth, Sixth Committees

General Assembly adopts 51 resolutions, 13 decisions forwarded by Fourth, Sixth Committees

Disruptions and delays to HIV services caused by the COVID-19 pandemic led to declines in HIV testing and diagnoses in 2020 for the first time in more than two decades. UNITAID

Security Council adopts presidential statement highlighting importance of preventive diplomacy in maintaining international peace, security.

Security Council adopts presidential statement highlighting importance of preventive diplomacy in maintaining international peace, security.

UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed said, despite worrisome developments, “the people of Africa are determined to work relentlessly for a more prosperous, sustainable and peaceful continent,” and noted a “growing cooperation between the United Nations, the African Union, and sub-regional organizations on sustainable development, elections and peace processes.” UNIFEED

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.