Tag: SSA
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Socioeconomic Factors, Parental Awareness, and HPV Vaccination Acceptability in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review
Overview Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination is a cornerstone of cervical cancer prevention. In Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), cervical cancer remains a leading cause of death among women, and national HPV vaccination programs are unevenly implemented across countries. A recent systematic review and meta-analysis synthesized evidence on how parental socioeconomic factors influence awareness and acceptability of HPV…
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US Government Shutdown: What Still Runs, What Closes
Overview The United States is facing a formal government shutdown after Congress failed to pass a funding package, marking the first time in nearly seven years that funding has lapsed. With political wrangling over a budget package tied to health care and other priorities, the lapse in funding means non‑essential federal operations pause while essential…
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US Government Shutdown: What Stays Open and What Closes
Overview of the Shutdown The United States faces a government shutdown after lawmakers failed to agree on a funding package. In such pauses, the government designates certain operations as essential while others pause, affecting hundreds of thousands of federal workers and the services the public relies on. This article outlines what typically continues, what may…