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Timor-Leste strengthens primary health care services to tackle Diabetes and Hypertension

During National Health Day in July 2024, "Strengthening Health Services and Climate Resilience in the Prevention of NCDs and Mental Illnesses for a Healthier Timor-Leste." government committed to placing 50,000 people with diabetes and…

Maldives joins other countries in the region to ban e- cigarettes

The Maldives has announced a comprehensive ban on vaping, marking a significant step in addressing the alarming…

Nepal joins the fight against trans-fatty acids: a landmark step toward a healthier South-East Asia

In February 2024, Nepal took a significant step toward improving public health by introducing legislation aimed at restricting industrially produced trans-fatty acids (iTFA) in the food supply. This move is part of a broader effort to address…

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