Health and well-being

Access to good health and well-being is a human right and the foundation of human prosperity. Although significant progress has been made in improving the health of billions of people since 2000, major hurdles remain — particularly in developing countries, where women and children are most vulnerable. 

UNU’s health-related research untangles the growing social, economic, and environmental complexity that threatens to outpace the ability of governments and communities to manage the well-being of their citizens. Our work assesses key elements of healthy development to ensure they are reinforced by health policy.

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News

Pandemic Preparedness and Response Mechanisms and Initiatives

UNU-IIGH explores mechanisms and initiatives for effective pandemic response and provides vital insights for global health resilience.

23 May 2022

Symposium

International Day for Biological Diversity 2022 — Building a Shared Future for All Life

This event is focused on building momentum for the post-2020 global biodiversity framework to be adopted at the upcoming UN Biodiversity Conference.

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Event

BFM Health & Living: Gender & Immunisation with Nina Schwalbe

BFM Health & Living: Gender & Immunisation

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Workshop

Dissemination Workshop: Effects of COVID-19 Lockdown Measures on Health, Social and Economic Welfare in Uganda

Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) is organising a virtual dissemination workshop for a project on COVID-19

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Press Release

COVID-19 Sparked New Thinking on Risks, UN Report Finds

The way individuals and decision-making bodies view risks associated with hazards and shocks has undergone a fundamental change due to COVID-19.

19 May 2022

News

Vaccines to Vaccinations: Gender in Promoting Immunisation

Exploring gender influence on immunization promotion: insights into equitable health Interventions by UNU-IIGH.

17 May 2022

Conversation Series

Shifting Power in Global Health: The Global South and Global Health Finance

Co-convened by UNU-IIGH, Development Reimagined, and Wilton Park, this series will bring together diverse groups of stakeholders.

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News

Webinar Explores Interlinkages Between Biodiversity, Health, and Well-being in SEPLS

UNU-IAS organised a seminar exploring the nexus of biodiversity, health and well-being in socio-ecological production landscapes and seascapes.

09 May 2022

Seminar

Vaccines to Vaccinations: Gender in Promoting Immunisation

The seminar will review the cost of gender inequity in COVID-19 response, focusing on vaccination.

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Event

Strengthening Interlinkages Amongst Biodiversity, Health, and Well-being in SEPLS

UNU-IAS will host an online seminar on the nexus of biodiversity, health, and well-being to explore social and economic drivers in SEPLS.

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