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This document is a compilation of various sources discussing national initiatives to enhance food security and safety in different countries. It includes information on global efforts by organizations such as the World Health Organization and the United Nations, as well as specific initiatives in countries like Argentina, Myanmar, the Philippines, South Africa, the Caribbean, and Uruguay. The sources cover a range of topics including food safety regulations, nutrition programs, agricultural development, and strategies to address food insecurity. The document provides valuable insights into the diverse approaches taken by different countries to ensure food security and safety for their populations. [Extracted from the article]

This article provides an overview of global vaccination efforts and challenges. It emphasizes the importance of vaccines in preventing diseases and reducing healthcare costs. The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted vaccination programs and led to the resurgence of diseases like cholera and measles. However, there has been progress in expanding global vaccination coverage, although vaccine hesitancy remains a challenge. The article includes insights from physicians in different countries, such as Brazil and Bulgaria, who discuss their national immunization programs and efforts to combat vaccine hesitancy. It also provides a list of internet sources that researchers can use to further explore global vaccination efforts. [Extracted from the article]

In order to implement more effective policies for cancer pain management, a better understanding of current practices is needed. Physicians managing cancer pain and patients experiencing cancer pain were randomly surveyed across 10 Asian countries to assess attitudes and perceptions toward cancer pain management. A total of 463 physicians (77.3% oncologists) with a median experience of 13 years were included. Medical school training on opioid use was considered inadequate by 30.5% of physicians and 55.9% indicated ≤10 h of continuing medical education ( CME). Of the 1190 patients included, 1026 reported moderate-to-severe pain (median duration, 12 months). Discordance was observed between physician and patient outcomes on pain assessment with 88.3% of physicians reporting pain quantification, while 49.5% of patients claimed that no scale was used. Inadequate assessment of pain was recognized as a barrier to therapy optimization by 49.7% of physicians. Additional barriers identified were patients' reluctance owing to fear of addiction (67.2%) and adverse events (65.0%), patients' reluctance to report pain (52.5%), excessive regulations (48.0%) and reluctance to prescribe opioids (42.8%). Opioid use was confirmed only in 53.2% (286/538) of patients remembering their medication. Pain affected the activities of daily living for 81.3% of patients. These findings highlight the need for better training and CME opportunities for cancer pain management in Asia. Collaborative efforts between physicians, patients, policy makers, and related parties may assist in overcoming the barriers identified. Addressing the opioid stigma and enhancing awareness is vital to improving current standards of patient care. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]