Victims of terrorism must remain at the heart of prevention efforts. Their voices and experiences highlight both the profound human costs of terrorism and the obligations of States to protect those within their jurisdiction. 

This World Hepatitis Day, let us celebrate our successes in fighting the disease and reaffirm our global commitment to ending hepatitis as a public health threat. 

Tobacco use kills millions of people each year, and the introduction of new nicotine products has created new threats, particularly for young people.

States are increasingly recognizing the importance of ensuring access to safe diagnostic tools and services, towards avoiding preventable harm and achieving positive patient outcomes.

In the face of unimaginable pain and trauma, victims and survivors of terrorism emerge as strong advocates for community resilience, solidarity and peaceful coexistence.

Road safety is neither confined to public health nor is it restricted to urban planning. It is a core 2030 Agenda matter. Reaching the objective of preventing at least 50 per cent of road traffic deaths and injuries by 2030 would be a significant contribution to every SDG and SDG transition.

The engagement of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime with Member States is particularly focused on interventions addressing early adolescence through schools and families by piloting evidence-based, manualized programmes worldwide. 

Much can be done to prevent suicide at the individual, community and national levels. In line with the triennial theme for World Suicide Prevention Day, we all have a role to play in “creating hope through action” to prevent suicide. 

Obstetric fistula can be prevented when there is access to quality, comprehensive sexual and reproductive health services and information. 

We can end AIDS, but only if leaders are courageous in tackling the inequalities that are blocking progress.