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Peng Liyuan calls for global action against TB

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BEIJING – Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping and also the World Health Organization (WHO) goodwill ambassador for tuberculosis (TB) and HIV/AIDS, on Wednesday called for international support and participation in global TB prevention and treatment. In a written statement to a virtual event commemorating the WHO World TB Day 2026, Peng said … Read more

Denmark first in EU to join Thailand and Malaysia in protecting newborns from HIV

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Denmark has been certified by WHO for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV and syphilis, joining countries such as Thailand and Malaysia in reaching the milestone. Photo: The Danish Ministry of the Interior and Health Until recently, mother-to-child transmission of HIV and syphilis remained a public health concern, with some babies infected at birth. Now Denmark … Read more