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The World Health Organization (WHO) has prequalified the first hepatitis C virus (HCV) self-test which can provide a critical support in expanding access to testing and diagnosis, accelerating global efforts …
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WHO recently issued updated guidance for national authorities and biomedical laboratories to manage biological risks. Laboratories are essential components of health systems, critical for patient diagnosis and rapid clinical care, …
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#Tobacco The UN World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday released the first-ever guidelines for those seeking to quit tobacco use, recommending a range of initiatives, treatments and digital interventions. These recommendations are expected to …
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#Canada; #Health, #DentalProgram; #ChilrenUnder18, #DentalPlan, #Alberta; #peopleWithDisabilities Ottawa/CMEDIA: Canada’s reportedly plans to expand the federal dental program eligibility to include children under 18 and people who receive a disability tax …
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#Alcohol, #DrugUse Over three million deaths per year were attributable to alcohol consumption and drug use, a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) found. Of these deaths, 2.6 million …
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#WorldDrugDay, #DrugDay The UN agency tackling crime and drug abuse (UNODC) released its annual World Drug Report on Wednesday warning that there are now nearly 300 million users globally, alongside an …
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#Transfat, #WHO, #WHOReport A total of 53 countries had best practice policies in place for tackling industrial trans fats in food as of last year, vastly improving the food environment for 3.7 …
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#Weightloss, #Cancer, #CancerRisk, #Obesity Data from a retrospective observational study conducted using the electronic health record at the Cleveland Clinic, shows that real-world weight loss can be associated with a reduced risk of …
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#Yoga, #YogaForSelf; #YogaForSociety; #10thInternationalYogaDay; #WHOmYogaApp This year marks the 10th International Day of Yoga with the theme “Yoga for Self and Society.” Yoga, a transformative practice, represents the harmony of mind and …
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#Cholera, #UN, #WHO The UN World Health Organization (WHO) has announced a spike in cholera in several regions of the world, with almost 195,000 cases and over 1,900 deaths reported in 24 countries since …
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