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    Maternal and Child Health

    Early childhood development

    Preventive Healthcare: Bridging the Last Mile in Tapukara

    A hospital bed or a health card is of limited use if people are unaware of it, or do not access it in time.
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    Child mortality

    RFK Jr. Urges Measles Vaccination in Stark Reversal as US Cases Hit 35-Year High

    With the school year approaching and cases still rising, health officials stress that raising vaccination rates remains the most effective way to stop further spread.
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    Aid

    Vedanta Launches 1,000 Nand Ghars in Bihar

    Long-term success will depend on continued government partnership, local ownership, and adaptive implementation to address Bihar-specific needs.
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    Accreditation

    Afghanistan: Three of Every Four Humanitarian Organisations Comply with Taliban Conditions, Says Survey

    Afghanistan’s women and girls, already bearing the brunt of the crisis, stand to lose the most if current trends persist.
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    Health Policy

    Wheels of Care: Sri Lanka Approves of Scooters and Motorbikes for Midwives and Health Workers

    As scooters and motorbikes hit the roads in the coming months and years, they will carry more than just health workers – they will transport hope, expertise, and care to the doorsteps of countless Sri Lankan families.
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    Bangladesh

    UNICEF Says It Warned Interim Government Repeatedly on Measles Vaccine Shortage, Sparking Deadly Outbreak

    Bangladesh’s measles tragedy underscores the fragility of public health gains amid political transitions.
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    Afghanistan

    A Silent Emergency: Afghanistan Sees One Maternal Death Every Hour Amid Collapsing Healthcare

    Skyrocketing poverty means that women are increasingly malnourished and weak during their pregnancies.
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    Afghanistan

    ICRC Bolsters Afghanistan’s Fragile Health System with Care for 1.2 Million Amid Soaring Humanitarian Needs

    As World Health Day focuses global attention on the right to health, the ICRC’s report serves as a reminder that in Afghanistan this right remains fragile.
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