Tag: Noncommunicable Diseases

WHO updates list of essential medicines to include key cancer, diabetes treatments

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released updated editions of its Model…

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Health leaders commit to accelerate action against severe chronic diseases in Africa

Health leaders, policymakers and development partners across Africa have renewed commitment to accelerate…

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WHO launches bold push to raise health taxes and save millions of lives

The โ€œ3 by 35โ€ Initiative targets tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks to…

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Global Tobacco Epidemic: WHO Warns of Rising Industry Interference

The World Health Organization (WHO) released its report on the Global Tobacco…

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WHO issues first global guideline to improve pregnancy care for women with sickle cell disease

The World Health Organization (WHO) treleased its first-ever global guideline on the…

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