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Tobacco Use Declines Despite Tobacco Industry Efforts To Jeopardize Progress- WHO Report
Tobacco use globally has continued to decline despite the efforts by tobacco industry to hinder the progress of tobacco control…
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Fight Against Malaria: WHO Certifies Cabo Verde As Malaria-Free Country
The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Cabo Verde as a malaria-free country, marking a significant achievement in global health.…
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WHO Prequalifies Second Malaria Vaccine, Significant Milestone In Prevention Of Disease
The World Health Organization (WHO) has added the R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine to the list of prequalified vaccines, according to a statement…
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WHO Calls For Protection Of Humanitarian Space In Gaza
World Health Organisation (WHO) has reiterated its call for the protection of health care and humanitarian assistance in Gaza, following…
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WHO Calls For increased Taxes On Alcohol And Sugary Sweetened Beverages
The World Health Organization (WHO) has called on countries globally to increase taxes applied to unhealthy products such as alcohol…
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WHO Calls For Immediate Release, Access To, Medical Support For Hostages Taken By Hamas
Gravely concerned by the humanitarian and health situation facing approximately 200 people, including health workers and up to 30 children,…
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WHO Condemns Evacuation Orders By Israel To Hospitals In Northern Gaza
The United Nation’s agency responsible for public health, the World Health Organization (WHO) has strongly condemns Israel’s repeated orders for…
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WHO Declares New COVID-19 Strain Variant of Interest
World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared a new strain of Covid-19 as a variant of interest. However, the organisation said…
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WHO Urges Countries To Invest In Drowning Prevention To Protect Children
In marking this year’s World Drowning Prevention Day, World Health Organisation (WHO) said it is releasing an investment case on…
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WHO, Global Citizen Sign Partnership to Promote Health, Fight Inequity, Address Health-Related Risks
The World Health Organization (WHO) and international advocacy organization Global Citizen today signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on…
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