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Central African Republic: UN measles vaccination campaign to protect 125,000 children

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The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and its partners are launching an emergency measles vaccination campaign that will aim to reach 125,000 children in the Central African Republic (CAR).

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Over 7 million people now receiving HIV treatment in Africa - UN report

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The number of people in Africa receiving antiretroviral treatment increased from less than 1 million to 7.1 million over seven years, according to a United Nations report which documents the progress in the AIDS response in the world's second largest continent.

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UN agency steps up efforts to help Niger respond to cholera epidemic

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The United Nations refugee agency said today it is working to help contain a cholera epidemic in Niger that has already claimed seven lives, including those of two Malian refugees, in a little over a week.

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Hunger, poverty rates in Egypt up sharply over past three years - UN report

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Poverty and food insecurity in Egypt have risen significantly over the last three years, according to a joint reports released today by the United Nations food agency and partners.

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UN envoy proposes set of principles to guide peace efforts in DR Congo

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The United Nations Envoy for Africa's Great Lakes Region today proposed a set of principles to guide immediate peace efforts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, while voicing concerns over renewed fighting in the eastern part of the country.

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UN chief promotes education, gender empowerment during final day of Mozambique visit

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Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today commended the Government and people of Mozambique for steady progress in political development, but urged greater efforts to overcome human rights challenges, including discrimination and violence against women, through education and awareness-raising.

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DR Congo: UN voices concern as fighting resumes between Government and M23 forces

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The United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) today voiced its concern about renewed clashes between rebels from the 23 March Movement (M23) and the national armed forces in the eastern city of Goma.

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In Mozambique, Ban calls for push to achieve Millennium Development Goals

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Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today emphasized the importance of countries stepping up their efforts to achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) before their 2015 deadline and stressed developing countries like Mozambique have the most to benefit from accelerated action.