WHO urges scale up of newborn screening to improve early detection and care of birth defects

AI justification

WHO's global call to scale newborn screening saves lives and reduces disability, aligning with child health and equity. | The WHO's call to expand newborn screening for birth defects is a clear ethical and public health victory. It directly advances child survival (SDG 3) and equity (SDG 10), while upholding the rights of children to health and potential (CRC). The initiative addresses a growing global health disparity, particularly in vulnerable regions, and aligns with the principle of non-dis