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1 – 10 of 15Globally, undernutrition remains stubbornly high, even as overnutrition rises: an estimated 800 million people are calorie deficient and around 2 billion experience micronutrient…
President Ivan Duque announced the policy on February 8, saying "we hope other countries follow our example". It will allow beneficiaries to live and work legally in Colombia for…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB259665
ISSN: 2633-304X
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President Vladimir Putin's advisers are drafting a strategic plan for reinvigorating the economy, to form part of his campaign programme for the March 2018 election. Putin's…
The COVID-19 pandemic interrupted the trend adding years to average life expectancy, especially in the eastern EU
Rajasthan thereby became the first Indian state to make access to healthcare a legal entitlement for residents. The legislation encountered resistance from several groups…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB278871
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The plan, which envisages a larger role for the state in a single-payer system, is controversial both among politicians and with the public. Congress is unlikely to act swiftly on…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB276263
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Healthcare spending fell following the onset of COVID-19 as savings from patients foregoing non-COVID care offset the additional costs of fighting the pandemic. While the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB267419
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During January-September, amid restrictions and social distancing, the economy contracted by just 4.6% year-on-year, helped by the resilience of certain sectors and supportive…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB257601
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The growing attacks on aid workers undermines repeatedly touted victories by Abuja, and military chiefs who have imposed a new unrealistic December deadline to end the insurgency.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB254013
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Though significant risks remain, after a strenuous 14-month battle, there is now some hope that DRC’s fatigued health system may finally get a much-needed break. Meanwhile, the…