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Progress slowing 'significantly' against non-communicable diseases, WHO warns

A resident of Homa Bay County was undergoing screening for blood pressure during a medical camp at Marindi Village in Homa Bay County during the celebration to mark the World Hypertension Day.[FILE/Standard]

Progress in the battle against non-communicable diseases like heart disease and cancer, which are the leading cause of death globally, has slowed considerably since 2020, the World Health Organization warned Thursday.

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