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Introduction: A Bold Step to Protect Young People The United Kingdom has enacted a landmark junk food advertising ban aimed at reducing the exposure of…
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Overview: A High-Stakes Policy Fight The national debate over gender-affirming care for transgender youth has intensified as political figures, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr., frame…
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Overview: Renewed political will to fight diphtheria In Brazzaville, health leaders from eight African Member States reaffirmed their political commitment to halt the resurgence of…
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Growing push to curb child-focused junk food advertising A health rights lobby in Kenya is intensifying its campaign to hold advertisers of high-sugar snacks and…
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Overview: Who is at the table—and who isn’t In Botswana, negotiations about the country’s HIV response are underway under a changing global health landscape. A…
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Taoiseach’s stance on vaping and tobacco control The Taoiseach has underscored a broader strategy to reduce vaping over time, framing it as a public health…
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Alberta Faces a Setback in Measles Elimination Alberta faces a troubling public health setback as the province, along with the rest of Canada, grapples with…
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Background: What the loss of measles elimination status means The news that Canada has fallen short of measles elimination marks a concerning shift in public…
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Overview of the 2026 Budget Focus The Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has unveiled a 2026 national budget that places health sector expansion…
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Overview: A Promising Initiative Undermined by Mismanagement Launched in January 2025, Indonesia’s flagship free meal program aimed to provide nutritious lunches to students and low-income…
