Analysis: 3 challenges to watch in global health in 2023

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As the third year of the Covid pandemic ends and 2023 begins, what can be spotted on the horizon? We already know about a bunch of things that are going to jostle for our attention; rest assured others we’re not anticipating will materialize as well.

 ...three issues we can see right now.

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