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with comprehensive Indoor Residual Spraying training" role="link"> <div class="thumb"> <div class="background-image background-image--small" data-image="https://cdn.who.int/media/images/default-source/south-east-asia-(searo)/countries/nepal/dsc_3075.tmb-768v.jpg?sfvrsn=abaea7de_1" style="background-image: url('https://cdn.who.int/media/images/default-source/south-east-asia-(searo)/countries/nepal/dsc_3075.tmb-549v.jpg?sfvrsn=abaea7de_1')"></div> </div> <div class="info"> <div class="date"> <span class="timestamp">30 August 2024</span> <div class="sf-tags-list"> <div class="sf-tags-list-item">Highlights</div> </div> </div> <p class="heading text-underline">Strengthening Nepal’s fight against vector-borne diseases with comprehensive Indoor Residual Spraying training</p> </div> </a> </div> <div class="list-view--item horizontal-list-item matching-height--item"> <a href="/nepal/news/detail/15-07-2024-nepal-holds-high-level-strategic-roundtable-meeting-to-tackle-neglected-tropical-diseases" 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class="link-container" aria-label="Consultation workshop to finalize the learning resource package for community first health responders held" role="link"> <div class="thumb"> <div class="background-image background-image--small" data-image="https://cdn.who.int/media/images/default-source/south-east-asia-(searo)/countries/nepal/untitled-design-(1).tmb-768v.png?sfvrsn=1c2427_1" style="background-image: url('https://cdn.who.int/media/images/default-source/south-east-asia-(searo)/countries/nepal/untitled-design-(1).tmb-549v.png?sfvrsn=1c2427_1')"></div> </div> <div class="info"> <div class="date"> <span class="timestamp">13 November 2024</span> <div class="sf-tags-list"> <div class="sf-tags-list-item">Departmental update</div> </div> </div> <p class="heading text-underline">Consultation workshop to finalize the learning resource package for community first health responders held</p> <div class="description"> <p></p> </div> </div> </a> </div> <div class="list-view--item 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