Over the past five decades, it is estimated that 154 million lives have been saved through immunisation programmes, the vast majority of them children under the age of five . Smallpox has been eradicated, polio is close to being eliminated, and diseases such as measles, diphtheria, and pertussis are controlled in countries with high vaccination coverage . Yet, despite these achievements, access to vaccines remains uneven across the globe, and the benefits are still not shared

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With sustained support and strong advocacy, patients can rise above stigma associated with chronic disease, and even reclaim their lives 

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Despite advancements in cancer treatment, survival rates in Southeast Asia remain lower than in high-income countries (HICs)

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