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Nicotine Pouches: WHO Demands Strict Regulation to Prevent Looming Youth Epidemic

The World Health Organization (WHO) has called on governments to strictly regulate nicotine pouches to prevent an imminent epidemic among ...

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US Food and Drug Administration Blocked Publication of Agency Studies Confirming Shingles and COVID-19 Vaccine Safety

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Global Health Needs More than Money – Philanthropy Can Amplify Impacts

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World Health Organization Gives Stamp of Approval to First Malaria Treatment for Young Infants

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Africa Needs to Take Urgent Action to Protect ‘Miracle’ Malaria Drugs

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All passengers have now left the hantavirus-hit Hondius — but experts say the global response must be reviewed to identify gaps in maritime outbreak preparedness, port protocols and quarantine systems.

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🌐The next @WHO DG will inherit a deeply divided global health landscape: budget cuts, geopolitical tensions, workforce reductions & pressure to restore trust before the next major health crisis.

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🌐A historic drop in aid is exposing a hard truth: a global health architecture dependent on a small group of donors cannot reliably deliver universal health coverage.

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