Bobby Ramakant

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Bobby Ramakant is a CNS Policy Adviser who writes extensively on health and development, as it affects many countries throughout the world.

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TB and Diabetes On the Rise Globally

People with diabetes have a three times greater risk of contracting TB than those without diabetes. People with TB have high rates of diabetes that often go undiagnosed.

WHO Announces New Management of Latent TB Infection

For the first time, the World Health Organization (WHO) has issued guidelines on testing, treating and managing latent TB infection (LTBI) in individuals with high risk of developing the disease.

Nepal Ready to Protect Public Health Amid Tobacco Industry Interference

As implementation of domestic tobacco control laws and global tobacco treaty advance, the tobacco industry is facing the heat. The industry has sued governments when they attempt to implement life-saving tobacco controls

New Strategy Aims for Dramatic Decline of TB By 2035

The World Health Assembly approved the WHO's new post-2015 global TB strategy and targets for tuberculosis, which aims to achieve the targets for 2035- 95% decline in TB deaths and 90% decline in TB incidence rate.

WHO Cautions: ‘Do Not Let Fox Guard Chickens’

At global tobacco treaty negotiations in Russia, Dr Margaret Chan, Director General of WHO is worried big tobacco is openly going after children.

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Bigger Tax Refunds for U.S. Property Owners in 2025 – Due to Rising Costs of Homeownership

The size of the refund depends on different factors. First, let's discuss why homeowners will qualify for larger tax refunds.

Kamala Harris Presidential Campaign Paid Millions to Celebrity Production Companies Despite Denials

Waste and political funding in focus, revelations show the failed Kamala Harris presidential campaign funneled big funds into celebrity production.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Confirmed as HHS Secretary in 52-48 Senate Vote

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed as Secretary of...
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