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7 Million Deaths Averted through Hepatitis B Vaccination

Tenofovir reduces mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B: new study

World Blood Donor Day: Connecting everyone through the gift of life

WHO urges the use and promotion of plain packaging to reduce tobacco-related harms

The Western Pacific Region takes part in a global switch to a new polio vaccine: A key step in achieving a polio free world

Leave no one behind: Global meeting in Manila highlights programmes to reduce health disparities

WHO calls for action to protect young people from alcohol-related harm

WHO report highlights health impacts of climate change

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Conflict deepens health crisis across Middle East, WHO says

Departmental update

WHO releases new target product profiles for urgently needed antibiotics

Departmental update

WHO launches first-ever implementation handbook to accelerate country action on hepatitis elimination

Departmental update

Singapore sets global first by reaching WHO’s highest classification for medical device regulation