WHO Identifies Emerging Innovations in Global Health
The WHO Science Division conducted a horizon scan exercise to identify new and emerging innovations in science and technology that could significantly impact global health in the future. The article invites readers to consider the innovations from a public health perspective and to assess their potential benefits and risks.
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