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Disability-Inclusive Climate Action in Bangladesh: Gaps and Opportunities

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Other researchers have found that “ many persons with disabilities do not receive any humanitarian support from NGOs or the Government ” following natural disasters. Many have wheelchair access ramps, and are heralded as accessible by the Bangladesh government and international funders, yet they lack accessible toilets.

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No Take-Backs: Moderna’s Attempt to Renege on its Vaccine Patent Pledge

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government funding, announced that it felt “a special obligation … to use our resources to bring this pandemic to an end as quickly as possible.” Monsanto and Myriad) ( this 2015 article discusses the history and taxonomy of patent pledges, many of which are collected in this online database ). By Jorge L. Moderna’s Pledge.

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Report: How Apple Is Advancing Digital Healthcare Transformation

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. – The report covers Apple’s two-pronged approach to advance health: Apple’s focus on personal health and fitness features on Apple Watch and iPhone, and Apple’s work with the medical community to support research and care. Empowering Users on Their Personal Health Journeys. Keeping Privacy in Mind.

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The Global Challenge of Unhealthy Diets: Front-of-Package Labeling for America

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A prominent strategy is front-of-package (FOP) labeling systems, designed to help consumers make more informed choices, encourage healthier lifestyles, and push food manufacturers to align with public health guidelines by reducing ingredients such as sugar and salt. Since 2009, the U.S.

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How the Medical Industry Can Help Combat the Current Coronavirus Crisis

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Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has declared a public health emergency. The World Health Organization (WHO) has stopped short of classifying the outbreak as a pandemic, but consistently encouraged affected countries to activate their national emergency response plans. -FDA

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Dr. Eunice Brookman-Amissah: A Pioneer in Safe Abortion Law Reform

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Mozambique’s 2015 reforms legalized abortion during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy for any reason and the first 16 weeks in cases of rape or incest. Mozambique’s 2015 reforms legalized abortion during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy for any reason and the first 16 weeks in cases of rape or incest.

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SQA Regulatory Surveillance Summary | Monthly Update 2023 – January

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A new template for the Certificate of a Pharmaceutical Product will be put into use in line with China’s pharmaceutical export practices and the latest World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines. The electronic certificate and the paper version are equally authentic. The inspection resulted in a non-compliant rating.