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Economic and Social Council nominates experts, fills multiple vacancies for 16 subsidiary bodies.

Health authorities in Malawi are currently responding to the wild poliovirus type 1 outbreak after a single case was detected in Lilongwe district. The vaccination campaign, targeting children under-5-years old, began this week and is ongoing. Vaccinators have spread out across the country, including outside of Malawi’s cities, to reach potentially vulnerable children. WHO

The first injection to offer long-lasting protection against HIV is being rolled out in South Africa and Brazil, as an alternative to daily medication. UNTV CH

According to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), aquaculture in Zimbabwe is struggling to reach its full potential despite the technical progress. FAO started a project to improve food security and contribute to poverty reduction, as well as stimulate economic growth across this landlocked nation. FAO

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

Delivering judgments on three cases, Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals closer to fulfilling its work, President Tells Security Council.

Adopting 55 First Committee texts, General Assembly addresses myriad security threats, urging joint action to advance stalled denuclearization, disarmament efforts.

General Assembly adopts consensus resolution spotlighting unifying power of sport, as delegates note complex global landscape ahead of Beijing Winter Games.

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

Coordinated approach to human trafficking must feature cutting-edge tools, outpace criminals, delegates stress as General Assembly concludes high-level meeting.