Improved diagnostic tests for Ebola will be available in the coming months, according to an official of the World Health Organization (WHO).
The disease has killed over 6,000 people mainly in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone in West Africa.
A meeting has been held in Geneva as part of the efforts to improve diagnostic tests for the deadly virus.
Derrick Mbatha reports.
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South Sudan is marking an anniversary on Monday, which its citizens, no doubt, wish they had not been part of.
A year ago, violence erupted as government forces and rebels loyal to the deposed Vice-President started fighting.
The conflict has led to the displacement of close to two million people.
Around 100,000 are living in UN protection of civilians sites around the country.
In Bor, the UN is sheltering around 3000 people.
In April, the camp was attacked and at least 30 people lost their lives.
Two Indian peacekeepers also died.
Economic theory is admittedly not the most popular of topics among non-academics, but everyone can benefit from understanding it.
Finding ways to make the study of economics more accessible and interesting to the public has been the focus of the economist Russ Roberts.
Mark Bettancourt met with Mr Roberts at the International Monetary Fund to discuss how he uses storytelling, and even rap music to attract people to learn about complicated topics such as fiscal policy.
A volcano that erupted on the Cape Verde island of Fogo almost three weeks ago is having a huge impact on the country’s economy and people’s lives.
Many lost their homes, 120 hectares of agricultural land was destroyed, and much of the cattle were killed.
An international appeal for assistance is being prepared by the government of Cape Verde to help provide food and shelter for the islanders.
Eleutério Guevane has been speaking with Teresa Encarnação, from the UN Disaster Assessment and Coordination office, about the effects of the volcano.
Climate change negotiations in Peru have been difficult, but many remain optimistic that an agreement can be reached, according to a UN expert at the talks.
The meeting in Lima is scheduled to end on Friday, but representatives from almost 200 countries may need extra time to agree on international climate efforts.
Nations are working towards a new global agreement to be reached in late 2015 in Paris, which would help limit global temperature rises.
Stephanie Coutrix asked the UN’s Daniel Shepard to share his impression of the talks.
Duration: 4’14”
Refugees from Syria with serious medical conditions are benefiting from resettlement opportunities mainly in Europe, and North and South America.
A pledging conference in Geneva this week sought to increase the number of places available for people seeking refuge from the ongoing civil conflict in Syria which began in 2011.
Alexandra King tells the story of Abdu, a young Syrian boy who was born deaf, and whose life has been turned around since resettling in Germany.
Duration: 2’26"
Without basic public health infrastructures and systems in place, no country can be stable according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
A High-level meeting on building resilient health systems in Ebola-affected countries took place at the UN Office in Geneva on 11 and 12 December.
Its aim was to find innovative solutions, to decide on what needs to be done urgently and in the longer-term.
Without exception, Member States of the UN are considering sexual and reproductive health as human rights, according to the Assistant Secretary-General of the UN Population Fund (UNFPA).
Kate Gilmore says a recent report released by UNFPA is a great source of inspiration, and reassurance that countries are seeking to advance human dignity by improving sexual and reproductive rights.
Stephanie Castro asked Ms Gilmore about the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) and how the report will affect human rights around the world.
The need for sustaining Security Council attention on the Sahel is greater than ever, according to the Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for the region.
Hiroute Guebre Sellassie gave an update to the 15-nation body on Thursday, highlighting peace and security issues in West Africa’s vast area bordering the Sahara Desert.
The Sahel region is facing multiple and complex challenges related to governance, development and human rights.
Stephanie Coutrix reports.
Duration: 2'53"
A school funded by agricultural and aquaculture ventures was one of eleven projects given centre stage at the first ever TEDx conference organized by the United Nations.
TED, which stands for technology, entertainment and design, is a non-profit devoted to what it calls “ideas worth spreading” and encourages communities to organize their own events, called TEDx, to foster learning and inspiration.
