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World Health Organization

30 seconds to cure cervical cancer: new technology opens door to rapid treatment in Uzbekistan

Treating cervical cancer in future may take just 30 seconds thanks to a futuristic-looking device. The technology, recently recommended by WHO, was introdu..

Uzbekistan

09 Nov 2021

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World Diabetes Foundation

Storytellers generate ideas for raising diabetes awareness in India

The Diabetes Storytelling Lab produced eight innovative ideas, two of which received funding. Now, Lab participants are working to bring their ideas to life...

India

08 Nov 2021

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World Diabetes Foundation

Tanzania’s diabetes care journey explored in film series

In 2021, NCD Alliance launched the series Turning the Tide to draw attention to bold actions addressing non-communicable diseases (NCDs) that are being carri..

United Republic of Tanzania

08 Nov 2021

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Partners in Health

Delivering Lifesaving Mental Health Care In Peru During COVID-19

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Peru

08 Nov 2021

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Partners in Health

"Breast Cancer is Not a Death Sentence"

Diane Mukawera was diagnosed with stage one breast cancer at the age of 42. &nbsp;As a practicing nurse, she was aware of the disease, but a discussion with ..

Rwanda

08 Nov 2021

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Partners in Health

In Mexico, Empowering Mothers During Childbirth

Years later, Estefanía Monterrosas still remembers the girl. How she came in the middle of the night. How she came alone. How she had crossed the ..

Mexico

08 Nov 2021

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British Heart Foundation

UK Government could be first in world to reverse rise in obesity levels

A new report from a coalition of health organisations and experts has called on the Government to take action to reverse the increasingly high levels of exce..

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

08 Nov 2021

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British Heart Foundation

Over a third of UK adults still haven't learned CPR

British Heart Foundation is joining other healthcare organisations and ambulance services in urging people to learn CPR for Restart a Heart Day in light of w..

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

08 Nov 2021

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British Heart Foundation

BHF teams up with the Francis Crick Institute to bolster cardiovascular research

British Heart Foundation entered into a six-year partnership with the Crick, which will support collaboration on cardiovascular research, translation and tra..

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

08 Nov 2021

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Alzheimer's Disease International

Youth and dementia: Breaking down stigma through MECA exercises

Raymond Xiong writes about his inspiration behind creating and sharing MECA exercises, which incorporate music, gymnastics and cognitive activity, to improve..

China

08 Nov 2021

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UNAIDS

Community mobilization and digital technologies accelerate the response to HIV and COVID-19 in Gabon

Gabon is one of the partnering countries involved in the Partnerships to Accelerate COVID-19 Testing (PACT) initiative in Africa. The project, developed unde..

Gabon

22 Oct 2021

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World Bank

Niger to Improve Women and Girl’s Access to Nutrition and Health Services

The Nigerien government will be able to provide its population with better health coverage with financing approved today by the World Bank. This 15-year mult..

Niger

22 Oct 2021

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