As influenza rises across countries in the Southern Hemisphere, PAHO urges vaccination and stronger health system Health care

The increase comes as the respiratory virus season begins and influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and other viruses circulate simultaneously, potentially driving greater demand for health care services.Washington, D.C., July 1, 2026 (PAHO/WHO) — The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) has warned of rising influenza activity in… 07/02/2026

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Washington, D.C., 1 July 2026 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has launched a US$24 million emergency appeal to support the first six months of the health response and early recovery following the devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela on 24 June.The funds will support the delivery of lifesaving health services,… 07/01/2026

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Caracas, Venezuela/Washington, D.C., 30 June 2026 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is expanding its support to Venezuela's Ministry of Health following the two powerful earthquakes that struck the country on 24 June, deploying technical experts, coordinating international Emergency Medical Teams (EMTs), assessing damaged health… 06/30/2026

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Caracas, Venezuela/Washington, D.C., 25 June 2026 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has activated its emergency response mechanisms to support the health response in Venezuela following two magnitude 7.5 and 7.2 earthquakes that struck the country on June 24.According to preliminary reports, at least 188 people died, more… 06/26/2026

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PAHO has launched initiatives in Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti and Honduras with support from the Regional Humanitarian Fund for Latin America and the Caribbean.Washington, D.C., June 25, 2026 (PAHO)—The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has launched projects to expand access to essential health services for populations affected by… 06/25/2026

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Toronto healthcare workers have spent months preparing for possible threats — from mass-casualty events to outbreaks of viral illnesses such as measles and norovirus. 06/11/2026

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Rising healthcare costs and U.S. government spending have contributed to a projected depletion date that is less than 10 years from now. 06/09/2026

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The Connected Care Trust Framework Blueprint represents a shared, national approach to enabling trusted health data exchange across Canada. This initial draft has been developed with advisory input and support from federal, provincial, territorial,... 05/25/2026

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The Alberta Medical Association says another patient has died while waiting for treatment at a major hospital, renewing concerns about health-care pressures. 05/17/2026

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The Manitoba government is providing $22.1 million in funding to improve the cardiac care centre at Winnipeg's St. Boniface Hospital. 05/14/2026

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Some Quebec hospitals say emergency room visits dropped during recent Montreal Canadiens playoff games, offering brief relief to overcrowded ERs. 05/14/2026

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The Ministry of Health has launched a 30-day consultation on allowing the sale and use of certain devices that function as hearing aids, without a prescription. 05/14/2026

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An Ontario couple who disembarked from the remote South Atlantic island of St. Helena are isolating in Grey Bruce. A third who may have been exposed on a flight is in Peel Region. 05/14/2026

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A B.C. man says he's so frustrated about waiting for knee and hip surgeries in B.C. he's flying to Mexico to get them done. 05/14/2026

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'I shouldn't have to go out of country. I feel like I should be able to get that care and that help here where I am, but it's just not possible,' said Talia Assu-Gregg, 20. 05/14/2026

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