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Diabetes can progress without symptoms. India's Dr Viswanathan Mohan calls for earlier diagnosis, tailored treatment and regular follow-up to prevent serious complications.

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BREAKING: As @MarkDybul prepares to lead the @GlobalFund again, civil society groups warn that funding transitions must not leave vulnerable communities behind. Greater country ownership will require sustainable financing and community leadership

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🦠@WHO's antimicrobial resistance team has reportedly shrunk to just 13 people, amid sweeping global health budget cuts. With drug-resistant infections rising, the Abuja ministerial meeting will test governments' commitment to action.

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HPW EXCLUSIVE: As global health funding declines, incoming @Globalfund Executive Director Mark Dybul says countries must take greater ownership of their health systems. But the transition from external aid must be gradual, flexible and responsive to national circumstances.

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