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China virus outbreak shows Asia needs to step up infection preparation
China virus outbreak shows Asia needs to step up infection preparation Region is safer after epidemic lessons but new diseases always arising Author: Dr Takeshi Kasai Regional Director for the …
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Lack of new antibiotics threatens global efforts to contain drug-resistant infections
Lack of new antibiotics threatens global efforts to contain drug-resistant infections Declining private investment and lack of innovation in the development of new antibiotics are undermining efforts to combat drug-resistant …
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WHO advice for international travel and trade in relation to the outbreak of pneumonia caused by a new coronavirus in China
WHO advice for international travel and trade in relation to the outbreak of pneumonia caused by a new coronavirus in China On 31 December 2019, a cluster of pneumonia of …
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WHO’s list of urgent global health challenges for the new decade
WHO’s list of urgent global health challenges for the new decade Climate Conflict Inequality Access to medicines Infectious diseases Epidemics Harmful products Health workers Adolescent health Public trust New technologies …
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WHO announces updates on new molecular assays for the diagnosis of tuberculosis and drug resistance
WHO announces updates on new molecular assays for the diagnosis of tuberculosis and drug resistance 13 January 2020 | GENEVA – Significant improvements to the diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB) and rifampicin …
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Global Health Bright Spots 2019- World Health Organization
Global Health Bright Spots 2019- World Health Organization Few bright spots for 2019 are listed in official Medium channel of the World Health Organization; World leaders from 193 countries adopted …
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More than one in three low- and middle-income countries face both extremes of malnutrition
More than one in three low- and middle-income countries face both extremes of malnutrition 16 December 2019 News release Twin presence of obesity and undernutrition reflects shifts in food systems …
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Rapid Communication: Key changes to the treatment of drug-resistant tuberculosis
Rapid Communication: Key changes to the treatment of drug-resistant tuberculosis 11 December 2019 | GENEVA – Significant improvements in treatment outcomes and quality of life for patients with drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) …
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Nairobi Statement on ICPD25: Accelerating the Promise
Nairobi Statement on ICPD25: Accelerating the Promise The final version of the Nairobi Statement was formulated after six months of global consultations led by the International Steering Committee on ICPD25, …
