Bulletins

These are briefing bulletins issued by the local media team. They are not official documents of the UN nor of the conference.

UN conference declaration at 11am, organ stealing, depression and more

Here are some of the highlights for the final day of the conference, Wednesday 1 September. The Conference Declaration will be presented to the 1600 delegates for their endorsement at 11 am in the plenary hall. Media welcome. A copy will be available soon. Other events around the DPI/NGO conference today:

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Infant mortality, maternal health, Tuesday’s program and more – UN conference day 2

Here are some of the highlights of the conference so far, a few of the interesting workshops and speakers and a look at the schedule over the day.

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UN media room open, today’s events and a briefing – Sunday 29th

The media room is open at the Melbourne Convention Centre today from 10 am with an overview briefing for the media at 11 am. Here’s a summary of today’s events followed by an overview of the media program. Sand animation – rehearsal for opening concert – 11.30 am Twin cathedral celebrations – St Paul’s and [...]

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Global health: AFL call, two cathedrals, Lowy Institute, biotech and more

Here’s an update on some of the activities today and over the weekend relating to the UN global health conference. Later today there will be an official media update on the conference from Gail Bindley-Taylor Sainte the UN DPI/NGO media co ordinator.

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UN brings global health issues to Melbourne

Melbourne is about to be thrust into the spotlight of the global health debate with a UN conference and supporting festival exploring the global health challenge. Accreditation requirements are detailed so if you haven’t accredited please act now and consider if you also need to accredit photographers, crews etc.

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