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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…

The Office of Supply Chain Management has unveiled a newly redesigned procurement website at www.un.org/procurement, marking a significant step forward in making user navigation easier, and for vendors and Member States to…

The 2026 session of the United Nations Contingent‑Owned Equipment (COE) Working Group concluded on 30 January after two weeks of intensive deliberations, bringing forth a series of forward‑looking recommendations aimed at…

In December 2025, the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) hosted a groundbreaking pilot training on the Walking Blood Bank Kit, marking a significant step toward enhancing life-saving capabilities in austere and…

The United Nations Support Office in Haiti (UNSOH) received a vital air asset on 12 January 2026, significantly enhancing its operational capacity to support United Nations activities across the country. The arrival of the…

In a major step toward improving mental health support for peacekeepers, the United Nations brought together 25 leading psychiatrists and psychologists from around the world for a groundbreaking training on post-traumatic…

From 19 to 30 January 2026, the United Nations Headquarters in New York hosts the Contingent-Owned Equipment (COE) Working Group. This is a critical forum that convenes up to 193 UN Member States every three years to review…