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    Significant Child Cancer Burden Concentrated in Resource-Limited Settings

    New Delhi, April 3 Ninety-four percent of childhood cancer deaths and 85 percent of new cases occur in low- and middle-income countries, highlighting persistent inequities in healthcare access and treatment, according to a global analysis published in The Lancet journal.Total childhood cancer...
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    Tuberculosis Crisis in Pakistan: Deaths and Systemic Challenges

    Islamabad, March 26 – More than 669,000 people in Pakistan are affected by tuberculosis, which causes 51,000 deaths annually, according to local media outlets, citing the latest statistics released by the World Health Organization (WHO) on World Tuberculosis Day. Pakistan accounts for 73% of the...
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    India's Healthcare: Investment Needs and Coverage Challenges

    New Delhi, March 25 India's healthcare sector is projected to reach USD 700 billion by 2030, but its financing architecture remains fragmented and under-penetrated, with out-of-pocket spending still accounting for a large share of healthcare expenditure, according to a report.The country's...
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    WHO Calls for Increased Efforts to Combat Tuberculosis in South-East Asia

    New Delhi, March 24 The South-East Asia region continues to bear a disproportionate burden of tuberculosis, one of the leading infectious diseases worldwide, according to a World Health Organization (WHO) official on Tuesday.On World TB Day, the WHO called for stronger national leadership...
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    HPV Vaccination Program Launched to Protect Young Girls

    Itanagar, February 28 Terming the rollout of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination program a significant milestone under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu said on Saturday that the initiative marks an important step towards securing...
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