"HEALTH CARE"

Speaking at a meeting on ending the COVID-19 pandemic, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said, “it’s time to build political momentum to finish the job on COVID-19. Let’s get it done. Let’s end this pandemic, once and for all.” UNIFEED

The UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, urged Member States to support the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), telling them “don't let this collective responsibility assumed by the General Assembly to fail.” UNIFEED

Millions of people in Pakistan are still deeply affected by catastrophic flooding, which “is not going anywhere,” UN relief agencies said on Tuesday. UNTV CH

After, torrential monsoon rains triggered the most severe flooding in Pakistan's recent history, over 1,460 health facilities have been affected. Access to health care facilities, health care workers and essential medicines and medical supplies is limited. WHO

Opening the Sustainable Developments Goals (SDGs) Moment in New York, UN Secretary-General said the meeting happens “at a critical point" in the world and urged countries to take more action. UNIFEED

General Assembly adopts four resolutions, including contested text addressing justice for victims of sexual violence.

General Assembly adopts four resolutions, including contested text addressing justice for victims of sexual violence.

Briefing by Eri Kaneko, Associate Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

The IMF Board approved a new Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement for Zambia on Wednesday. IMF

“According to government figures, close to 900 health facilities have been damaged or destroyed in Pakistan, leaving millions of people without access to health care and medical treatment,” said a United Nations spokesperson. UNIFEED