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Gives honor society voice on issues and processes related to improving world health. (open access)
 
 
STTI awarded NGO status by United Nations (2009)
Designation solidifies honor society’s commitment to U.N.’s mission. (open access) 
 
 
Talk not enough to meet U.N. health goals, says nurse leader
By James E. Mattson, 8/6/2010
Social determinants, not disease management, are key. (open access)
 
 
 
 
U.N.-related press releases
 
Georgia must seize opportunity to improve conditions of displaced persons – UN expert
A United Nations independent expert praised Georgia for its commitment to improve the living conditions for internally displaced persons (IDPs) and stressed that the country must continue making advancements to ensure they can live in safety and dignity.
 
 
UN delivers aid to thousands stranded in northern Syria
The United Nations refugee agency has delivered vital aid for 5,000 people displaced in the northern Syria area of Al Raqqa, where the humanitarian situation is reported to be “extremely dire” after being inaccessible for the past three months.
 
 
UN experts urge El Salvador to reconsider abortion legislation, citing ruling against ill woman
A group of United Nations independent experts called on the Government of El Salvador to reconsider its abortion legislation. The country's Supreme Court ruled to deny a woman the right to undergo an abortion, even though the pregnancy was threatening her life.
 
 
Secretary-general urges protection of older persons from physical, psychological abuse
Governments, civil society, and communities must re-examine their attitudes toward ageing and ensure older persons are protected from all forms of abuse, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon stressed, urging measures to prevent this behavior.
 
 
UNAIDS welcomes new study, reiterates support for antiretroviral treatment
The United Nations agency leading the global HIV/AIDS response reiterated its strong support for a combined approach to prevent new HIV infections among injecting drug users, while welcoming a new study of the positive impact of an antiretroviral medicine.
 
 
Global efforts to promote health face serious challenges from ‘big business’ – UN official
Efforts to promote good health are more vital than ever given that noncommunicable diseases have overtaken infectious diseases as the leading cause of death, a senior United Nations official said, while also warning that they face daunting challenges, including from “big business.”
 
 
Ban appeals to philanthropists to help fight five deadly diseases, curb cholera in Haiti
Secretary-General ban Ki-moon appealed to philanthropists to “make a smart investment in the world’s future” by joining the United Nations in accelerating the fight against five of the most deadly infectious diseases that kill millions of people every year.

 

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