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How a Syrian Hospital Is Achieving 76% Childhood Cancer Survival Despite War and Shortages

A child diagnosed with cancer in a wealthy country has more than an 80 percent chance of surviving. In Syria, one hospital has managed to bring survival rates to 76 percent, despite years of war and severe shortages, while in parts of Nigeria, survival remains around 30%. For Dr. Khaled Ghanem, a pediatric oncologist who […]

How a Syrian Hospital Is Achieving 76% Childhood Cancer Survival Despite War and Shortages

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Customers receive over Tk2.5cr in insurance claims for dengue

MetLife Bangladesh customers received over Tk2.5 crore in dengue claims between January and October 2026, helping families meet medical expenses and stay financially secure. For many families, a dengue infection means several days in hospital, repeated tests, and medication, with costs that arrive without warning.

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