HEALTH● ELEVATEDJun 23 · Jun 23, 2026, 5:25 PM
WHO raises alarm over birth defects, calls for wider newborn screening
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Early diagnosis can save lives, prevent lifelong disability — Tedros By Chioma Obinna The World Health Organisation, (WHO) on Tuesday raised concerns over the growing burden of birth defects globally, calling on countries to expand newborn screening programmes to improve early detection and access to treatment. WHO in its newly unveiled report highlighted newborn screening […] The post WHO raises alarm over birth defects, calls for wider newborn screening appeared first on Vanguard News.
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