Building Health Equity Research Capacity in Myanmar Through a Virtual, Mentor‑Based Training Program
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5334/aogh.5165 | Journal eISSN: 2214-9996
Language: English
Page range: 80 - 80
Submitted on: Jan 19, 2026
Accepted on: Jul 26, 2026
Published on: Aug 18, 2026
Published by: Ubiquity Press
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