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PEN-Plus operations manual

PEN-Plus operations manual mtabi@who.int Mon, 14/09/2026 - 10:04 The burden of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) is increasing rapidly across the African Region, posing a significant threat to health systems, economic development, and population well-being. While substantial progress has been made in expanding primary health care services, access to quality care for individuals living with severe…

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