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  • The UK emphasised the importance of One Health National Action Plans and urged the WHO to keep AMR high on the political agenda.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Penny Mordaunt vows her support for Global Goal 3.3, to end AIDS by 2030 at the AIDSfree Cities Global Forum.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • This UK statement was delivered at the 144th WHO Executive Board under Item 2: Report by the Director-General.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The UK-aid funding for the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations will help develop vaccines against infectious diseases like Ebola.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • A Bognor Regis business in West Sussex is helping children in some of the world’s poorest countries to receive lifesaving vaccines

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Development Secretary Penny Mordaunt and Health Secretary Matt Hancock on the importance of raising our global support for HIV and AIDS prevention and care.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the United Nations, at the Security Council Briefing on Yemen

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Statement by Ambassador Jonathan Allen, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations, at the Security Council briefing on South Sudan

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Minister Harriett Baldwin visited Mali on 8-9 November discussing development, humanitarian and stabilisation efforts.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The UK welcomed Congo’s efforts to reduce maternal and child mortality, but expressed concern about reports of torture and the lack of progress on death penalty abolition.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The UK highlighted Belize's progress on LGBTI issues and HIV/AIDS, but recommended strengthening the criminal justice system and measures around investigating slavery offences.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The UK is pledging extra support to help bridge the healthcare gap in developing countries, to help stop women and babies dying in childbirth.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The government is inviting teams of NHS staff to apply for a grant of up to £75,000 to help fight antimicrobial resistance (AMR) overseas.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the United Nations, at the Security Council Open Debate on Women, Peace and Security.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the United Nations, at the Security Council Briefing on Yemen.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Minister Harriet Baldwin used her visit to follow up on British Prime Minister Theresa May’s recent visit to Africa, announced new packages of support for Somalia.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK to suppport Uganda’s National Task Force with up to £5.1 million for Ebola preparedness and prevention.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The UK expressed its continued concern with the human rights situation in Yemen and made clear the UK's support to extend the mandate of the Group of Experts.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • During his time at the UN General Assembly, Jeremy Hunt hosted the meeting with influential figures who will lobby for quality education for girls.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The UK has committed to leading the fight against tuberculosis (TB), one of the world’s deadliest diseases, through funding research into three new treatments.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government