The United Nations is hosting the Global Health Challenge 2019 through an app called Movespring. In the app, you can connect your wearable device or smartphone to track your steps activity and watch your progress over time.
The Challenge runs from October 15 - December 15. Compete with your duty station’s country team against other UN country teams, The country team with the highest step average moves to the top of the leaderboard.
UN Physical Activity Survey 2021
What is your physical activity level? Answer this short survey and get counted! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PhysicalActivity2020
Physical Activity for Adults
/sites/hr.un.org/files/CMO%20FMO_%20Contact_List.pdfStaff health is vital for the effective functioning of the organization. The international nature of the work means that advice and services related to living and working in various parts of the world must be accessible and followed, f/sites/hr.un.org/files/CMO%20FMO_%20Contact_List_022024.pdfor your individual protection as well as the protection of the health of others you have contact with. Medical services help you to maintain and protect your health in the various environments where staff members deploy worldwide. Here you will find information about the network of services that you can call on to manage the health-related aspects of the work you do and to care for your personal wellbeing in the area where you are serving.
UNHQ Medical Services Division (MSD) is a Division of the Office of Human Resources Management and provides occupational health services and oversight of all health-related programmes. The Medical Service’s main function is to reduce health-related risks for staff and for the organisation as a whole. MSD acts as liaison for local health issues with the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and other local health authorities and medical facilities.
The joyful welcoming of a new member in your family is supported by provisions for advice and care during pregnancy. The Organization wishes to assist staff members who are breastfeeding to achieve a balance between their professional and private lives through a family-friendly effort to make it possible to return to work and manage breastfeeding during the workday. Consult your local UN medical service for support and information.
