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Traditional Medicine: Interview with Dr Sylvie Briand, Chief Scientist, World Health Organization
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Traditional Medicine: Interview with Dr Sylvie Briand, Chief Scientist, World Health Organization Dr Sylvie Briand describes the launch of the Global Traditional Medicine Research Agenda by the World Health Organization. She highlights that now is the time to bring back knowledge systems that may have been undervalued in the past to address ...
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Traditional Medicine: Interview with Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala, WHO Regional Director - Western Pacific
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Traditional Medicine: Interview with Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala, WHO Regional Director - Western Pacific Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala recalls how, growing up in Tonga, Traditional Medicine was a part of daily life. In this interview by the World Health Organization, he explains why traditional and biomedicine can work together, and how safe and effective ...
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Traditional Medicine: Interview with Professor Motlalepula G. Matsabisa, Professor of Pharmacology
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Traditional Medicine: Interview with Professor Motlalepula G. Matsabisa, Professor of Pharmacology Professor Motlalepula Matsabisa shares his expertise in Traditional Medicine. In this interview by the World Health Organization, he covers why complex plant mixtures are used in medicines, the importance of testing and standardizing plant medicines for their safe and effective ...
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This holiday season, take a small step to connect.
World Health Organization (WHO)
World Health Organization (WHO)
This holiday season, take a small step to connect. The end of the year can feel lonely for some people.
This holiday season, take a small step to connect:
✨Reach out if you can
✨Check in on someone you care about
✨Put your phone away and enjoy a meaningful conversation
✨Organise ...
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Traditional, complementary and integrative medicine strengthens health systems
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World Health Organization (WHO)
Traditional, complementary and integrative medicine strengthens health systems Traditional, complementary and integrative medicine – or TCIM – strengthens health systems and makes them more people-centred and resilient.
The benefits of this powerful field of health is taking centre stage at the 2nd Global Summit on Traditional Medicine, which the ...
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Traditional medicine perspective from Ethiopia, South Africa & Ghana; WHO's Restoring Balance series
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Traditional medicine perspective from Ethiopia, South Africa & Ghana; WHO's Restoring Balance series Discover how traditional medicine is being integrated into modern health systems across Africa. This video shares authentic perspectives from Ethiopia, South Africa, and Ghana, highlighting the role of ancestral knowledge, herbal remedies, and cultural practices in shaping healthcare today.
From ...
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Emergencies and Outbreaks
Ebola virus disease outbreak in the DRC Ebola virus disease outbreak in the DRC
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Mon, 15/09/2025 - 06:01
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On 4 September 2025, the Democratic Republic of the Congo ...
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COVID-19
COVID-19
Turkana Food Inc. Recalls Aleppo Tahini Sesame Paste 1lb (16oz) Because of Possible Health Risk Turkana Food Inc. Kenilworth, NJ is recalling 858 cases OF Aleppo Tahini Sesame Paste because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly ...
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COVID-19
COVID-19
Long COVID Basics Learn about the potential COVID-19 long-term effects, including fatigue, shortness of breath, brain fog, chest pain, headache, and other symptoms.
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COVID-19
COVID-19
Living with Long COVID People with post-COVID conditions and those who support them can find ways to help, ways to cope with stress, and additional resources and support groups.
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Emergencies and Outbreaks
Weekly bulletin Weekly bulletin
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Fri, 10/05/2024 - 19:18
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The Weekly Bulletin focuses on public health emergencies occurring in the WHO African Region. Each week, a brief description, followed ...
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Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency - Activity on GOV.UK
Rybelsus ® (semaglutide tablets): transition to new formulation and risk of medication error There is a risk of patient harm arising through medication error during a transition period where the original and new formulation of Rybelsus ® tablets, which have different stated mg doses but are bioequivalent, will both be available on the ...

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