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Cervical cancer is curable if diagnosed and treated early. The tragedy is that while this type of cancer is preventable, poor access to prevention, screening and treatment contributes to 90 per cent of deaths. In Nigeria, WHO partner RAiSE Foundation is working to improve access to cervical cancer screening and prevention. WHO

The Regeneron antibody-drug cocktail – casirivimab and imdevimab – has been added to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) list of treatments for people with COVID-19, the UN agency said on Friday, before underscoring the need for lower prices and equitable distribution. UNTV CH

New World Health Organization Global Air Quality Guidelines (AQGs) provide clear evidence of the damage air pollution inflicts on human health, at even lower concentrations than previously understood. The guidelines recommend new air quality levels to protect the health of populations, by reducing levels of key air pollutants, some of which also contribute to climate change. WHO

Nuclear-test-ban treaty’s potential will not be realized until it enters into force, speakers stress, as General Assembly marks international day.

In a recorded message, Secretary-General António Guterres said the global elimination of lead in petrol was an “international success story” and called for “the same commitment to ending the triple crises of climate disruption, biodiversity loss and pollution.” UNIFEED

The Head of the World Health Organization (WHO)Tedros Ghebreyesus said, "last week, the 200 millionth case of COVID-19 was reported to WHO, just six months after the world passed 100 million reported cases.” WHO

On World Hepatitis Day, global health agency Unitaid celebrates progress made against hepatitis C and looks towards 2030 elimination targets. UNITAID / FILE

Effective and binding action is urgently required to protect the millions of children, adolescents and expectant mothers worldwide whose health is jeopardized by the informal processing of discarded electrical or electronic devices according to a new report from the World Health Organization named "Children and Digital Dumpsites." UNIFEED

At meeting marking anniversary of Chernobyl disaster, General Assembly President says global community must build resilience, prepare for unexpected challenges.

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