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Kuwait Unveils New Disease Prevention and Control Center to Improve Public Health Infrastructure

Kuwait Unveils New Disease Prevention and Control Center to Improve Public Health Infrastructure KUWAIT CITY, June 12: In a significant effort to enhance public health and improve performance efficiency, Kuwait’s Minister of Health, Dr. Ahmed Al-Awadi, inaugurated the Kuwait Center for Disease Prevention and Control. At the opening ceremony, Dr. Al-Awadi emphasized that the center’s…

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Sen. Pia Cayetano, together with Health Assistant Secretary Albert Domingo, leads the forum on World No Tobacco Day at the Fabella Hospital in Manila on May 31, 2024. The forum aims to spread awareness against the false belief that vaping is safer than traditional tobacco smoking. PHOTO BY J. GERARD SEGUIA

Health Experts Raise Alarms Over Vaping Risks

Learn more about the rising concerns over vaping and its associated health risks, particularly among young people. Health experts are issuing warnings and calling for stricter regulations following the first reported fatality linked to electronic cigarette use. Discover the alarming statistics from the Global Youth Tobacco Survey and the increasing number of EVALI cases reported by health professionals in the Philippines.

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Former Health Undersecretary Appointed as WHO Director for Program Management in Western Pacific Region

Learn more about Dr. Susan Pineda-Mercado, the former Health undersecretary who has been appointed as the World Health Organization’s Director for Program Management in the Western Pacific region. Her extensive experience and people-centered approach to healthcare make her a valuable asset in promoting health and wellness in the region.

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