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A clock starts the moment someone is wounded. In trauma care, survival depends on rapid action across a chain of interconnected capabilities, called the 10-1-2 operational response framework: 10 minutes for lifesaving first…

Across United Nations operations, mobility is essential to delivering mandates, often in some of the world’s most complex and high-risk environments. At the same time, the UN continues to pursue more environmentally…

OSCM has unveiled a major update to the UN Procurement Mobile App, introducing a more intuitive, accessible, and feature-rich platform designed to strengthen engagement with vendors and partners worldwide. Available for both…

The United Nations has taken a major step forward in strengthening its ability to meet a critical window for survival after trauma, with the completion of the work of the Damage Control Surgery (DCS) Working Group. In high…

OSCM, through its Enabling and Outreach Services, continues to strengthen its global supplier base through targeted outreach initiatives. Recent engagements - spanning in-person, virtual, and trade fair formats- demonstrate…

The United Nations has taken a significant step forward in strengthening aeromedical evacuation (AME) capabilities across its global missions. The recently concluded Aeromedical Evacuation Working Group has developed a…

The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) has successfully completed the first end‑to‑end establishment trial of a walking blood bank, marking an important milestone in operational medical preparedness for UN peace…

OSCM, working in close collaboration with the Office of Military Affairs, has begun a comprehensive review of the daily calorie allocation used in peacekeeping rations. This initiative marks the first major reassessment of…

The UN Support Office in Haiti (UNSOH) marked a significant step forward on 1 April 2026, with the simultaneous opening of two critical mission support facilities: a new cafeteria, now serving the mission’s 500‑person…

A revised standard operating procedure (SOP) on “ Establishing Non-United Nations Hospital Support”, has been issued by the Department of Operational Support (DOS). This SOP introduces a unified, streamlined process for…

The use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) continues to expand across United Nations operations, offering powerful capabilities to support mandates ranging from situational…

On 25 February 2026, OSCM hosted a well-attended business webinar aimed at strengthening engagement with vendors in Haiti and those operating in the country. The event was organized in support of the United Nations Support…