And because health spending is also under pressure in the world, it should be a priority to develop so -called combined vaccines, insisted the panel.
The WHO vaccination chief, Dr. Kate O’Brien, stressed that the combination of the JAB MMR which protects against measles, mumps and rubella, is sure for children.
“Significant risks”
“What is really critical is that rubella and measles have significant health risks,” she warned. “If a woman who gets pregnant has no protection against rubella and develops a rubella infection at the start of pregnancy, there is a significant risk of seriously prejudicial to the fetus.”
The panel has listed several obstacles preventing global health improvements; These include the high number of people living in conflict circles today, which are more at risk of contracting diseases.
The drop in global health spending has also had an impact on WHO regional offices, experts said.
They underlined the “drastic discounts” of endowment levels and financial resources that the health agency faces the health agency before calling on a “larger national leadership” on immunization programs in the future.
The cyberspace must “serve the common good”: guterres
The Internet is an essential tool for “innovation and opportunities”, but security failures in cyberspace can undermine public confidence, disturbing companies and even threatening peace, the UN chief on Wednesday said Cybersecurity Forum in Riyadh.
“We must act together to ensure that the cyberspace serves the common good – investing in people, strengthening skills and promoting inclusion,” António Guterres told delegates in the Saudi capital.
He said that if the move accelerates more and more online, global partnerships must be forged that are rooted in solidarity and shared responsibility – leaving no country or community behind.
UN commitment
“The United Nations remain determined to advance a vision of cyberspace which is open, secure and anchored in international law.
The United Nations has recognized the leadership of Saudi Arabia in this regard and the emphasis put by the forum on the protection of children in the online world and the guarantee of women.
“Let’s work together to establish confidence, establish common rules and protect human rights for a more secure digital future for everyone,” he said.
Lebanon: Türk calls for a lasting truce while civilians carry the weight
The United Nations Human Rights Head, Volker Türk, urged all parties to intensify efforts to a lasting cease-fire in Lebanon, warning that civilians continue to pay the highest price despite an agreement reached almost a year ago after the Israeli hostilities and Hezbollah activists.
Since the truce of November 27, 2024 between Lebanon and Israel, more than 100 civilians have been killed, according to figures verified by the United Nations Human Rights Office, Ohchr.
The Lebanese army accused Israel of thousands of violations through the separation line, including strikes on houses and civil zones, while the Israeli army recognizes hundreds of air raids against what it describes as Hezbollah.
Civilians cannot rebuild
“We are still seeing devastating impacts of jet and drone strikes in residential areas, and even near the United Nations soldiers,” said Türk. “Families cannot start rebuilding their lives, because schools, clinics, places of worship and other civil sites remain damaged or dangerous.”
One of the deadliest incidents occurred on September 21 when an Israeli drone strike in Bint Jbeil killed five people, including three children. Mr. Türk called for independent investigations on this attack and in other concerns concerning the respect of international humanitarian law.
More than 80,000 people are moved to Lebanon, as well as 30,000 in northern Israel.
The High Commissioner stressed that the protection of civilians and respect for international law are essential.
“Only the real implementation of the ceasefire can open the way to lasting peace,” he said, urging membership of the Security Council resolution 1701, which ended hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah in 2006.
