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WHO boss Tedros wants to ‘banish’ trans fats

Nine of the 16 countries with the highest estimated proportion of coronary heart disease deaths caused by trans fat still do not have.

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12 African nations commit to end AIDS in children by 2030

Twelve African nations have drawn out a blueprint to stop AIDS in children by 2030, a move welcomed by the United Nations.

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Blood pressure drug may slow ageing in humans: Study

Studies on animals have shown that a drug used to treat hypertension prolongs the human lifespan and slows ageing, mimicking the effects of.

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COVID-19 to continue as public health emergency of international concern

COVID-19 will remain a pandemic as it continues to constitute a public health emergency of international concern, the WHO’s highest form of an.

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NTD incidence fall by 80 million people, WHO chief calls for funds

The number of people affected by neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) has fallen by 80 million between 2020 and 2021, a WHO report stated.

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Massive spike in Covid-19 deaths over eight weeks: WHO

The Covid-19 virus had claimed the lives of 170,000 people over the last eight weeks, after China lifted restrictions imposed during early stages.

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WHO draws up new medicine list for nuclear, radiation emergencies

The WHO has updated its list of medicines to stockpile for radiological and nuclear emergencies.

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Roche unveils test to trace fast-spreading Omicron variantïżŒ

Roche, a Swiss multinational healthcare company, has unveiled a new test for targeting the fast-spreading XBB.1.5 Omicron sub-variant.

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Eli Lilly plans $450 million extra to expand Research Triangle

Eli Lilly will invest an additional $450 million to expand its manufacturing capacity at Research Triangle Park facility in North Carolina.

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WHO urges “immediate” action on falsified medicines

The WHO called on stakeholders in various nations to take “immediate and coordinated action” to shield children from using contaminated cough syrups following.

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