As NCD burden grows, WHO calls for safer care across the patient journey
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<span>As NCD burden grows, WHO calls for safer care across the patient journey</span> <div> <img loading="lazy" src="https://www.afro.who.int/sites/default/files/styles/360x240/public/2026-10/DSC_0840.jpg.webp?itok=TuuCzVh_" width="360" height="240" alt="Group picture"> </div> <span><span>abdullahiea@who.int</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-10-21T16:13:35+01:00" title="Wednesday, 21 October, 2026 - 16:13">Wed, 21/10/2026 - 16:13</time> </span> <div><time datetime="2026-10-21T12:00:00Z">21 October 2026</time> </div>
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- World Health Organization (Level 8 of 10) · more news
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- Original: https://www.afro.who.int/countries/ghana/news/ncd-burden-grows-who-calls-safer-care-across-patient-journey
- Published 2026-10-21 15:13:35 UTC
- Read by this site 2026-10-23 19:45:49 UTC from WHO Regional Office for Africa
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