Health
Fighting TB in Africa’s Mines
A special guest post by Musa Mkoko, who is a former gold miner in South Africa.
Not on A-1: Massive Flooding in Mozambique
One of the biggest global stories of the past few weeks that has gotten the least amount of media attention has been massive flooding in southern Africa.
Is “Vaccine Diplomacy” the Right Prescription for the Korean Peninsula?
An op-ed suggesting vaccines could aid diplomacy with North Korea sparks debate among experts.
UN Dispatch Podcast: How to Accelerate Progress on Women and Children’s Health
With me today is Dr. Tore Godal, a luminary of the global health movement who currently serves in the office of Norway’s Prime Minister. We discuss why it is that progress has been slower on women and children’s health compared to other MDGs, and what is being done to boost progress.
UN Dispatch Podcast: Winning the Global Fight Against Measles
I caught up with Dr. Robert Kezaala of UNICEF who discusses the new data about measles infections worldwide, what strategies have worked to reduce measles deaths, and what more needs to be done to clear that final hurdle toward total global eradication. Have a listen!
Gambia Plans Huge Hospital For Herbal AIDS “Cure”
Gambia’s President Yahya Jammeh is planning to build a massive hospital for his herbal “cure” for HIV/AIDS. This is a disaster in the making.
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The SC; HRC; DPRK; South Sudan
The SC: The Security Council today held its last consultations under the Council Presidency of ROK. Tomorrow, Russia will take over the rotating Presidency of the Security Council for March under Ambassador Vitaly Churkin.
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The SG; Mali; Middle East; Palestine
The SG: At the Fifth Global Forum of the UN Alliance of Civilizations in Vienna, Austria today, the SG emphasized the role of youth in ensuring a “prosperous, equitable and peaceful future.”
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The SG; DRC; HRC; Palestinian Prisoner
The SG: In Ethiopia over the weekend, the SG is now in the United Arab Emirates. Today he met with Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashed Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, where the two discussed developments in the region, including Syria, Iran, Lebanon, Egypt and Jordan, and in the Middle East Peace Process.
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