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Dr. Eunice Brookman-Amissah: A Pioneer in Safe Abortion Law Reform

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Mozambique’s 2015 reforms legalized abortion during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy for any reason and the first 16 weeks in cases of rape or incest. Mozambique’s 2015 reforms legalized abortion during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy for any reason and the first 16 weeks in cases of rape or incest.

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Disability-Inclusive Climate Action in Bangladesh: Gaps and Opportunities

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Other researchers have found that “ many persons with disabilities do not receive any humanitarian support from NGOs or the Government ” following natural disasters. Many have wheelchair access ramps, and are heralded as accessible by the Bangladesh government and international funders, yet they lack accessible toilets.

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Report: How Apple Is Advancing Digital Healthcare Transformation

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. – The report covers Apple’s two-pronged approach to advance health: Apple’s focus on personal health and fitness features on Apple Watch and iPhone, and Apple’s work with the medical community to support research and care. Empowering Users on Their Personal Health Journeys. Keeping Privacy in Mind.

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No Take-Backs: Moderna’s Attempt to Renege on its Vaccine Patent Pledge

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government funding, announced that it felt “a special obligation … to use our resources to bring this pandemic to an end as quickly as possible.” Monsanto and Myriad) ( this 2015 article discusses the history and taxonomy of patent pledges, many of which are collected in this online database ). By Jorge L. Moderna’s Pledge.

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How the Medical Industry Can Help Combat the Current Coronavirus Crisis

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Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has declared a public health emergency. The World Health Organization (WHO) has stopped short of classifying the outbreak as a pandemic, but consistently encouraged affected countries to activate their national emergency response plans. -FDA

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SQA Regulatory Surveillance Summary | Monthly Update 2023 – January

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A new template for the Certificate of a Pharmaceutical Product will be put into use in line with China’s pharmaceutical export practices and the latest World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines. The electronic certificate and the paper version are equally authentic. The inspection resulted in a non-compliant rating.

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SQA Regulatory Surveillance Summary | Monthly Update 2023 – July and August 2023

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In Canada, mineral supplements are regulated as natural health products (NHPs) under the Natural Health Products Regulations. In a 2015 survey, the overall prevalence of mineral supplement or vitamin use among Canadian men and women was 38% and 53%, respectively. These products are widely used by Canadians.

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