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World Bank postpones Uganda loan over anti-gay law
The World Bank on Thursday postponed a $90 million loan to Uganda's health system over a law that toughened punishment for gays, an unusual move for an institution that typically avoids wading into politics.
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- Health Care
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Success in Impact Investing Through Policy Symbiosis
Some may be surprised to hear it, but impact investing would barely exist -- certainly not at its current, modest scale -- but for the support and partnership of government. Government is ubiquitous in all economies, to be sure. But in the types of underserved markets in which impact investors operate, the role of public policy is profound.
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- Impact Assessment
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‘Deepening’ medical crisis in Afghanistan
Despite years of aid, medical care in Afghanistan remains severely limited as casualty rates from violence climb, humanitarian organisation Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) warns in a report.
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Indian Medical Devices Industry Welcomes Changes in Bill
The bill is significant because it recognises medical devices as distinct from pharmaceuticals for the first time and brings needed clarity to device regulation.
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- Health Care
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- South Asia
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Mobile Vaccine Vans to Make Healthcare Services More Convenient in Kashmir
Under the scheme of the National Rural Health Mission, Teeka Express, a mobile vaccine van, was launched in Rajouri District.
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- Education, Health Care
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- South Asia
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- governance, vaccines
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State Bank of Pakistan Launches 5-year Strategic Plan for Islamic Banking
This was discussed by Saeed Ahmed Deputy Governor of State Bank of Pakistan on Islamic Finance in his opening remarks at a two day workshop on Islamic Banking and Finance for journalists organized by SBP here on Monday.
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Asia-Pacific’s fight against malaria gets a boost from Australia
The fight to eradicate malaria in Asia-Pacific has been given a significant boost following Australia’s latest $16 million commitment to the region’s multi-donor trust fund against the mosquito-borne disease.
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India, UK hold talks to expand cooperation in health sector
Aiming to expand their cooperation in health sector, India and the UK today held talks to indentify more partnerships at national and state levels to further the collaboration.
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- Health Care
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