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What Is PEN in Nepal? Primary-Care NCD Services Explained
Learn what WHO PEN supports in Nepal's primary care, why screening differs from specialist treatment, and how staff, medicines and follow-up affect service readiness.
Editorial review: 2026-10-27
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