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Nov 2024
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We are here now: youth shaping global he...

Dr. Garry Aslanyan
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The world is witnessing its largest youth generation ever, with half of the global population under 30. A sustainable future hinges on the meaningful engagement of young people. In this episode, host Garry Aslanyan speaks with three charismatic young global health leaders. Inês Costa Louro is a first-year medical doctor from Portugal and the former Vice Pres ... Show More
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