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A pinch (less) of salt can save lives, WHO says in new report
Implementing sodium reduction policies could save an estimated seven million lives globally…
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WHO chief underscores need for ‘peace for health’ in landmark visit to northwest Syria
The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday visited earthquake-ravaged…
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Repealing laws targeting people living with HIV/AIDS saves lives
Repealing discriminatory laws against people living with HIV/AIDS saves lives and helps…
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Avian flu reappears in Cambodia, UN health agency warns
Cambodian authorities reported two cases of avian flu, including an 11-year-old girl…
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Over 1 billion in 43 nations at risk amid cholera outbreaks, WHO says
A global surge of cholera cases has put one billion people in…
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WHO: Nations step closer to global guides on pandemics, disease outbreaks
Governments agreed on a way forward to update disease outbreak regulations ahead…
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Every two minutes, a woman dies during pregnancy or childbirth
Maternal health setbacks in many parts of the world have contributed to…
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Caribbean carnival performers take stage to fight COVID disinformation
In Trinidad and Tobago, some performers have been tapping into traditional art…
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UN rights expert calls on Bangladesh to draft anti-discrimination leprosy laws
An independent UN human rights expert on Wednesday called on Bangladesh to…
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Outbreaks underline critical need to ramp up health systems: Tedros
Current disease outbreaks highlight the urgent need for every country to ramp…
