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  • Guatemala is advocating for a resolution at the 78th World Health⁤ Assembly ⁣to ⁢address⁢ non-communicable ⁣diseases (NCDs) by prioritizing kidney health.The assembly is scheduled from May 19-27, 2025.
  • The proposed resolution emphasizes strengthening prevention and control measures for kidney disease to lessen the overall ⁢burden of NCDs.This marks the first time ⁣Guatemala has ‍put⁣ forward such...
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Guatemala Pushes for Global Kidney Health Resolution at WHO Assembly

Updated May 28, 2025
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Guatemala is advocating for a resolution at the 78th World Health⁤ Assembly ⁣to ⁢address⁢ non-communicable ⁣diseases (NCDs) by prioritizing kidney health.The assembly is scheduled from May 19-27, 2025.

The proposed resolution emphasizes strengthening prevention and control measures for kidney disease to lessen the overall ⁢burden of NCDs.This marks the first time ⁣Guatemala has ‍put⁣ forward such a request to the World Health Assembly.

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