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Cancer progress eludes poorer countries, WHO report finds

A new WHO report reveals that advances in cancer treatment and survival rates are not benefiting poorer nations, widening global health inequality. The report highlights stark disparities in access to early detection, diagnosis, and care. This matters because it underscores the urgent need for equitable healthcare resources worldwide.

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