UN Declaration on Noncommunicable Diseases Fails to Win Approval After US Foils Consensus

NEW YORK CITY – A painstakingly negotiated Political Declaration on Noncommunicable Diseases with overwhelming support from UN member states failed to win formal endorsement at a special High Level Session of the General Assembly Thursday – after the United States torpedoed its adoption by consensus. The last minute moves means that the draft declaration will … Continue reading UN Declaration on Noncommunicable Diseases Fails to Win Approval After US Foils Consensus