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WHO calls for stronger action to prevent lead poisoning
The organisation stresses removing exposure sources before lead reaches children's bodies.
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WHO and ASCO agree partnership to improve cancer care
The agreement focuses on workforce skills, clinical trials and the quality and accessibility of services.
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WHO reviews supply chains for neglected tropical disease medicines
Coordination meetings addressed demand forecasts, stock visibility, shipping and customs clearance.
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Nepal aligns investments to strengthen respiratory-disease surveillance
The work includes assessments at 15 surveillance sites and a human avian-influenza surveillance pilot.
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Lebanon and UNESCO continue work to renew public libraries
A visit to Sin el Fil highlighted equipment, books and services tailored to local needs.
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Workshop in Khartoum focuses on displaced communities' living heritage
Participants examined how to identify, document and safeguard traditions affected by conflict.
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Almaty celebrates young artists from around the world
The UNESCO-supported Planet of Art festival highlighted women's role in living heritage.
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Jordanian students' animated film selected for Cairo festival
Blood Mandate was developed as a graduation project at Al-Balqa Applied University.
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Dakar 2026 flame tour builds anticipation across Senegal
The relay visits the country's 14 regions ahead of the Youth Olympic Games opening on 31 October.
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Riyadh's Six Kings Slam moves to late December
The reported revised dates are 27–30 December, replacing the October schedule.
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Jordan wins four medals at Arab junior golf championships
The team's haul in Egypt included two silver and two bronze medals, according to Petra.
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Champions League results: Real Madrid and PSG record wins
UEFA's published results list high-scoring victories in the second round of the league phase.
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