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💉The Big Catch-Up shows what global cooperation can deliver: millions of children reached, health systems strengthened, & missed vaccines restored.

But misinformation & shrinking aid could put those gains at risk.

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WHO’s next leadership race is officially open — and Germany may put forward Helge Braun, a former Merkel chief of staff & physician.

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