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4 stories found over the past 45 days
Greater efforts, resources needed to improve health of Palestinian refugees – UN report

21 May 2013 – Health programmes carried out by the United Nations agency tasked with assisting Palestinian refugees has helped to improve their lives, but greater efforts and more resources are needed to effectively tackle health challenges, particularly during times of conflict, says a new report.

Amid competing global challenges, public health deserves priority – UN official

20 May 2013 – At a time when the world is dealing with myriad challenges, from climate change to food insecurity, it is more important than ever to ensure that public health receives the both the attention and resources it deserves to ensure the well-being of millions, a senior United Nations official said today.

Global health challenges in focus at UN documentary event in New York

11 April 2013 – Eight African children who leave their families behind to undergo open-heart surgery are among the protagonists of this year's United Nations-backed documentary forum, which aims to create momentum for social change and for reaching internationally-agreed development goals on health.

UN stresses importance of leading healthy lifestyle to prevent hypertension

07 April 2013 – Leading a healthy lifestyle and being aware of our own blood pressure levels can help prevent hypertension, which affects about one billion people worldwide, the United Nations said today on the occasion of World Health Day.