Health Policy

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WHO Report 2025 – Universal Health Coverage – Part 1 – Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #1196

This blog post summarizes WHO’s 2025 report on Universal Health Coverage (UHC), highlighting progress and challenges. While many countries have improved service coverage, significant inequities and financial barriers persist, particularly for non-communicable diseases. The report emphasizes the importance of continued investments to ensure equitable access to essential health services globally.
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Gallup® – World Emotional Health Report 2025 – Part 2 – Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #1179

The blog post discusses the significance of emotional health as a public health priority, emphasizing its impact on societal wellbeing, productivity, and stability. It highlights the need for policies that treat emotional experiences as vital signs and suggests tailored interventions for specific groups, particularly in contexts like Pakistan facing economic and social stresses.
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Quitting Tobacco Use – Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #988

The World Health Organization recently issued clinical treatment guidelines for tobacco cessation in adults. Despite decades of awareness campaigns, tobacco addiction remains a significant global issue, with over 1.25 billion users and millions of related premature deaths each year. The guidelines cover a range of interventions, including behavioral and pharmacological support, and stress the importance of implementing cessation measures in conjunction with other tobacco control efforts. Access to comprehensive cessation services remains a challenge in many countries.
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