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Google could play a big role in protecting the health of American children

20/09/2023

Applying Google’s own nutrition advertising policy to the US market would slash the number of products from the country’s top 25 food and beverage manufacturers that could be marketed to children online, according to new research from The George Institute for Global Health.

Google role in protecting the health of children

The George Institute and the University of Colombo partner to strengthen health systems in Sri Lanka

24/08/2023

Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh, the Regional Director, World Health Organization South-East Asia Region today inaugurated the Centre for Health Systems Policy and Innovation (CHSPI), an initiative of the World Health Organization with the Asian Development Bank. The Centre is led by the University of Colombo and The George Institute. It aims to support policy and innovations that will strengthen primary health care and health systems in Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka economic crises health reforms

Awareness of vaping risks key to reducing e-cigarette use among young people

07/08/2023

More education and tighter packaging regulation needed to minimise harm

Person holding an e-cigarette or vaping device with smoke surrounding it

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