South-East Asia's diabetes and heart disease prevention program reaches 1.75 billion people
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The SEAHEARTS regional initiative launched in 2023 by WHO South-East Asia Member States has brought integrated prevention, early detection and treatment for cardiovascular disease and diabetes to more than 1.75 billion people across the region, combining screening programs like Bhutan's 'Services with Care and Compassion' that catch conditions early before complications develop.
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