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Strengthening preparedness: Lao PDR sets priorities for health security in 2026 – World Health Organization (WHO)

Lao PDR sets ambitious priorities for 2026 to elevate health security, spotlighting advanced disease surveillance, rapid emergency response, and comprehensive ...

WHO partners with Thailand and Sri Lanka to pilot a new tool to combat and address infodemics – World Health Organization (WHO)

WHO Teams Up with Thailand and Sri Lanka to Launch Innovative Tool Tackling Infodemics

by Victoria Jones

August 17, 2025

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The WHO has partnered with Thailand and Sri Lanka to pilot a new tool aimed at combating infodemics, enhancing real-time ...

North Korea’s Pandemic ‘Miracle’ Was a Deadly Lie, Report Says – The New York Times

The Shocking Truth Behind North Korea’s Pandemic ‘Miracle’ Revealed

by Ethan Riley

August 3, 2025

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A New York Times report uncovers the truth behind North Korea's COVID-19 claims, revealing a deadly outbreak kept secret from ...

Loss of US assistance hampering Tajikistan’s efforts to contain HIV – UN agency – Eurasianet

Loss of US Aid Threatens Tajikistan’s Fight Against HIV, UN Warns

by Miles Cooper

July 26, 2025

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The UN warns that the loss of US aid is hindering Tajikistan's fight against HIV, threatening progress in prevention and ...

Empowering Kyrgyzstan’s Healthcare: Exciting New EU Initiative to Boost Digital Health!

by Caleb Wilson

May 15, 2025

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Exciting news from Kyrgyzstan! A groundbreaking EU-funded project has just been launched, aimed at revolutionizing digital health infrastructure in the ...

Taiwan flu epidemic expected to end late March: CDC – Focus Taiwan

Taiwan’s Flu Epidemic: What to Expect as It Winds Down by Late March

by Miles Cooper

May 19, 2025

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Taiwan's Centers for Disease Control (CDC) anticipates that the current flu epidemic will begin to wane by late March. In ...

Five volunteers exposed to Covid-19 virus in Singapore’s first human challenge trial – The Straits Times

Groundbreaking Human Challenge Trial: Five Volunteers Face Covid-19 Exposure in Singapore

by Miles Cooper

May 20, 2025

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In a pioneering move, Singapore has launched its first human challenge trial, where five brave volunteers stepped forward to be ...

Transforming Healthcare in Lao PDR: The Impact of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance

by Miles Cooper

May 20, 2025

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Lao PDR, in partnership with Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, is making remarkable progress in boosting immunization coverage. This dynamic collaboration ...