And because health spending is also under pressure worldwide, it should be a priority to develop so -called combined vaccines, the panel insisted.
The OMS immunization head, Dr. Kate O'Brien, emphasized that the MMR soap combination that protects against measles, papers and rubella, is safe for children.
'Significant risks'
“What is really critical is that rubella and measles have significant health risks,” he warned. “If a woman who becomes pregnant has no protection against rubella and develops a rubella infection during early pregnancy, there is a significant risk of severe damage to the fetus.”
The panel listed several obstacles that prevent global health improvements; These include the high number of people living in conflict environments today, who have a higher risk of getting disease.
The fall in world health spending has also impacted “all” of the WHO regional offices, experts said.
They underlined the “drastic reductions” at personnel levels and financial resources that now face the health agency before requesting “greater national leadership” in immunization programs in the future.
Cyberspace must serve the common good ': Gutterres
Internet is an essential tool for “innovation and opportunity”, but security failures in cyberspace can undermine public trust, interrupt societies and even threaten peace, the UN manager said to the global cybersecurity forum in Riyadh on Wednesday.
“We must act together to ensure that cyberspace serves the common good, investing in people, building skills and promoting inclusion,” António Guterres told delegates in the Saudi capital.
He said that while the movement accelerates more and more online, global associations must be forged that are rooted in solidarity and shared responsibility, without leaving any country or community.
UN commitment
“The United Nations remain committed to advancing in a vision of cyberspace that is open, safe and anchored in international law. To achieve this vision, we are working to ensure that all countries have the ability to maximize digital opportunities while minimizing risks.”
The UN Chief recognized Saudi Arabia leadership in this regard and the forum approach to protect children around the world online and ensure that women are empowered.
“Let's work together to generate trust, establish common rules and protect human rights for a safer digital future for everyone,” he said.
Lebanon: Türk asks for a lasting truce while civilians carry the worst
The UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk has urged all parties to intensify efforts towards a high durable fire in Lebanon, warning that civilians continue to pay the highest price despite the fact that an agreement reached almost a year after the hostilities between Israeli forces and Hezbolá militants.
From the truce of November 27, 2024 between Lebanon and Israel, more than 100 civilians have been killed, according to figures verified by the UN Human Rights Office, OHCHR.
The Lebanese army has accused Israel of thousands of violations in the separation line, including attacks in homes and civil areas, while the Israeli army recognizes hundreds of air attacks against what he describes as Hezbollah positions.
Civilians unable to rebuild
“We are still seeing devastating impacts of jet attacks and drones in residential areas, and even close to the UN Peace Forces,” Türk said. “Families cannot begin to rebuild their lives, since schools, clinics, places of worship and other civil sites remain damaged or insecure.”
One of the most mortal incidents occurred on September 21, when a strike of unmanned Israeli planes in Bint Jbeil killed five people, including three children. Mr. Türk requested independent research on this and other attacks that raise concerns about the fulfillment of international humanitarian law.
More than 80,000 people remain displaced in Lebanon, along with 30,000 in northern Israel.
The high commissioner emphasized that protecting civilians and respecting international law is essential.
“Only the genuine implementation of Alto El Fuego can pave the path to lasting peace,” he said, urging adherence to resolution 1701 of the Security Council, which ended hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah in 2006.
