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- 1Pakistan launches national mental health policy at Global Mental Health Summit●Pakistan Global Mental Health Summit: National Policy Launched to Reach 32.4 million People Needing Mental Health Care
Pakistan has launched a national mental health policy at the Global Mental Health Summit, with the World Health Organization's Eastern Mediterranean Regional Office announcing the initiative. The policy aims to reach the estimated 32.4 million people in Pakistan who need mental health care, marking a significant step in addressing the country's mental health treatment gap.
- 2China Launches National Blockchain to Boost Digital Economy●China Launches National Blockchain As Part Of Wider Plan To Accelerate Expansion Of Digital Economy
China has launched a national blockchain platform as part of a broader strategy to speed up growth of its digital economy. The initiative forms part of Beijing's push to expand digital infrastructure and technology development nationwide. Details on the platform's capabilities and rollout timeline remain limited, but the move underscores the government's commitment to positioning blockchain as a pillar of future economic expansion.
- 3Karin Shanahan Highlights Purpose of Global Patient Week●Karin Shanahan: Global Patient Week Exists to Tangibly Connect Us to the Patient Waiting for a Medicine
Karin Shanahan says Global Patient Week exists to tangibly connect the pharmaceutical industry to the patient waiting for a medicine. Speaking in the context of oncology care, she framed the initiative as a reminder that drug development ultimately serves individuals awaiting treatment. The remarks were published by oncology news outlet Oncodaily.