Day: September 17, 2019

Support will target five Neglected Tropical Diseases in 25 of the world’s poorest countries which cause disability and death.

Link: New UK aid support to protect 200 million people from debilitating diseases
Source: Gov Press Releases

UK’s Ambassador Julian Braithwaite told the Council that the Fact-Finding Mission on Myanmar has been crucial in documenting the appaling events since 2017.

Link: UN Human Rights Council 42: Interactive Dialogue with the Fact-finding Mission on Myanmar
Source: Gov Press Releases

MHRA and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation have begun new research on medicine use which could impact the health of pregnant women around the world.

Link: MHRA and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to look at the safer, effective use of medicines during pregnancy
Source: Gov Press Releases

UK’s Ambassador for Human Rights, Rita French calls on Myanmar to grant UN agencies full access to Rakhine.

Link: Human Rights Council 42: Interactive Dialogue on Myanmar
Source: Gov Press Releases