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WHO Updates Essential Medicines List
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The World Health Organization released updated versions of its Model Lists of Essential Medicines and Essential Medicines for Children. The updates include new treatments for cancer, diabetes, and associated conditions. This aims to guide countries in prioritizing vital medications.
Egypt and WHO discuss enhancing pharmacovigilance systems
Egypt's Minister of Health and Population, Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, met on Saturday with World Health Organization representatives to discuss strengthening pharmacovigilance systems and ensuring drug and vaccine safety. The meeting focused on exchanging international expertise and reviewing the WHO's Global Smart Pharmacovigilance Strategy. Egypt has been invited to host a regional meeting in Cairo.
WHO Ends Mpox Global Emergency Status
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The World Health Organization has declared that the mpox outbreak in Africa is no longer a global health emergency. The decision follows a decline in cases and improved control measures. Mpox remains endemic in parts of Africa, with symptoms including fever and lesions.