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Noncommunicable Diseases bulletin - Issue 5

Noncommunicable Diseases bulletin - Issue 5 mtabi@who.int Tue, 08/09/2026 - 08:34 Dear colleagues and partners, Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) continue to place a growing burden on individuals, families and health systems in Africa. Expanding access to quality, integrated care is critical to reducing premature deaths and advancing universal health coverage. In the African Region, WHO and its…

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