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Meanwhile, the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, currently in parliament, aims to restrict child-targeted flavors and packaging.

While Uganda continues to see a rise in cases, trends in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Burundi have remained stable.

In 2023, Pakistan documented nine cases of mpox, primarily among travelers returning from the Middle East and other regions.

Additionally, Karachi has been ranked as the third most polluted city in the world, according to the Swiss air quality monitor IQ Air.

Key disagreements persist between wealthier nations and low-income countries over equitable access to resources in future crises.