WHO recommends expanding newborn screening to improve early detection and care of birth defects

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WHO's global health initiative saves lives and prevents disabilities through early detection. | The WHO's recommendation to expand newborn screening directly advances child health (SDG 3) and aligns with the right to health (UDHR Article 25) and children's rights (CRC). Early detection and treatment prevent lifelong disabilities and reduce mortality, representing a significant ethical and public health milestone with global reach.