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With NCDs causing 80% of deaths in the Americas and mental health needs rising, PAHO brings a strong regional voice to global discussions. Director Dr. Jarbas Barbosa will take part in key events and push for concrete action and strengthened cooperation.Washington, DC, September 18, 2025 (PAHO) – On 25 September, global leaders will gather at the… 09/19/2025

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Ontario's doctors have a new, four-year agreement with the province that will give them increased general compensation and see family doctors paid for administrative work. 09/18/2025

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The World Health Organization (WHO) today released a new report titled “Saving lives, spending less”, revealing that an additional investment of just US$3 per person annually in tackling noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) could yield economic benefits of up to US$1 trillion by 2030. 09/18/2025

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The Ministry of Health said it was kicking off consultations that would also let optometrists bypass physicians in some cases and psychologists prescribe antidepressants. 09/17/2025

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A PSA test can detect early-stage prostate cancer while it’s still asymptomatic, but some men are diagnosed with prostate cancer only after symptoms appear. The editor in chief of the 09/17/2025

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This year’s campaign highlights the need to protect the youngest from preventable harm in health care settingsWashington, D.C., September 16, 2025 (PAHO) – On the occasion of World Patient Safety Day 2025, observed on September 17, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) urges governments, health professionals, and communities across the… 09/16/2025

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77% of countries lack national strategies to prevent drowning—a leading cause of death among young children and older adults.Washington, D.C., 15 September 2025 (PAHO) – Drowning remains a significant and largely unaddressed public health crisis in the Americas, with new analyses from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) revealing that 77%… 09/15/2025

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The World Health Organization (WHO) has published its global cholera statistics for 2024, showing an increase in both the number of people who fell sick and died from the disease. 09/12/2025

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Washington D.C., 10 September 2025 (PAHO) – As the Americas grapple with a 17% rise in suicide deaths since 2000, the only region in the world to experience an increase, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has launched a new initiative to reverse this trend. Announced on the eve of World Suicide Prevention Day, the effort aims to save… 09/10/2025

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Last month, the Manitoba Nurses union voted to 'grey list' the hospital, discouraging members from working there due to unsafe conditions. 09/10/2025

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Hundreds of home care nurses say they want to be paid the same as their counterparts in hospitals, as bargaining on a new deal gets underway. 09/08/2025

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8 September 2025 (PAHO) – Today, the World Health Organization (WHO) has released updated editions of its Model Lists of Essential Medicines (EML) and Essential Medicines for Children (EMLc), adding new treatments for various types of cancer and for diabetes with associated comorbidities such as obesity. Medicines for cystic fibrosis,… 09/08/2025

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In the US, more than a quarter of children and adolescents have ready-to-eat cereal for breakfast most days of the week. Advertising touts cereal as a healthy choice, but a recent study disputes this. 09/08/2025

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Today, the World Health Organization (WHO) has released updated editions of its Model Lists of Essential Medicines (EML) and Essential Medicines for Children (EMLc), adding new treatments for various types of cancer and for diabetes with associated comorbidities such as obesity. Medicines for cystic fibrosis, psoriasis, haemophilia and blood-related disorders are among the other additions. 09/05/2025

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More than 1 billion people are living with mental health disorders, according to new data released by the World Health Organization (WHO), with conditions such as anxiety and depression inflicting immense human and economic tolls. While many countries have bolstered their mental health policies and programmes, greater investment and action are needed globally to scale up services to protect and promote people’s mental health. 09/02/2025

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08/15/2025

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Health officials in Ontario are reporting just three new measles cases over the past week, all of them in the province’s southwest region. Public Health Ontario says that brings the province’s total case count to 2,362 measles cases since an outbreak began in October. One case previously reported in Sudbury’s public health unit was subtracted... 08/14/2025

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08/12/2025

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The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated Kenya as having eliminated human African trypanosomiasis (HAT) or sleeping sickness as a public health problem, making it the tenth country to reach this important milestone. HAT is the second neglected tropical disease (NTD) to be eliminated in Kenya: the country was certified free of Guinea worm disease in 2018. 08/08/2025

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Men on active surveillance for low-risk prostate cancer might need treatment if their PSA levels start to rise. Doctors also measure PSA to check for recurring cancer in men who were already treated with surgery or radiation. But use of the test in such cases differs in important ways. 07/28/2025

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With NCDs causing 80% of deaths in the Americas and mental health needs rising, PAHO brings a strong regional voice to global discussions. Director Dr. Jarbas Barbosa will take part in key events and push for concrete action and strengthened cooperation.Washington, DC, September 18, 2025 (PAHO) – On 25 September, global leaders will gather at the… 09/19/2025

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Ontario's doctors have a new, four-year agreement with the province that will give them increased general compensation and see family doctors paid for administrative work. 09/18/2025

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The World Health Organization (WHO) today released a new report titled “Saving lives, spending less”, revealing that an additional investment of just US$3 per person annually in tackling noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) could yield economic benefits of up to US$1 trillion by 2030. 09/18/2025

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The Ministry of Health said it was kicking off consultations that would also let optometrists bypass physicians in some cases and psychologists prescribe antidepressants. 09/17/2025

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A PSA test can detect early-stage prostate cancer while it’s still asymptomatic, but some men are diagnosed with prostate cancer only after symptoms appear. The editor in chief of the 09/17/2025

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This year’s campaign highlights the need to protect the youngest from preventable harm in health care settingsWashington, D.C., September 16, 2025 (PAHO) – On the occasion of World Patient Safety Day 2025, observed on September 17, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) urges governments, health professionals, and communities across the… 09/16/2025

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77% of countries lack national strategies to prevent drowning—a leading cause of death among young children and older adults.Washington, D.C., 15 September 2025 (PAHO) – Drowning remains a significant and largely unaddressed public health crisis in the Americas, with new analyses from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) revealing that 77%… 09/15/2025

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The World Health Organization (WHO) has published its global cholera statistics for 2024, showing an increase in both the number of people who fell sick and died from the disease. 09/12/2025

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Washington D.C., 10 September 2025 (PAHO) – As the Americas grapple with a 17% rise in suicide deaths since 2000, the only region in the world to experience an increase, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has launched a new initiative to reverse this trend. Announced on the eve of World Suicide Prevention Day, the effort aims to save… 09/10/2025

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Last month, the Manitoba Nurses union voted to 'grey list' the hospital, discouraging members from working there due to unsafe conditions. 09/10/2025

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Hundreds of home care nurses say they want to be paid the same as their counterparts in hospitals, as bargaining on a new deal gets underway. 09/08/2025

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8 September 2025 (PAHO) – Today, the World Health Organization (WHO) has released updated editions of its Model Lists of Essential Medicines (EML) and Essential Medicines for Children (EMLc), adding new treatments for various types of cancer and for diabetes with associated comorbidities such as obesity. Medicines for cystic fibrosis,… 09/08/2025

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In the US, more than a quarter of children and adolescents have ready-to-eat cereal for breakfast most days of the week. Advertising touts cereal as a healthy choice, but a recent study disputes this. 09/08/2025

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Today, the World Health Organization (WHO) has released updated editions of its Model Lists of Essential Medicines (EML) and Essential Medicines for Children (EMLc), adding new treatments for various types of cancer and for diabetes with associated comorbidities such as obesity. Medicines for cystic fibrosis, psoriasis, haemophilia and blood-related disorders are among the other additions. 09/05/2025

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More than 1 billion people are living with mental health disorders, according to new data released by the World Health Organization (WHO), with conditions such as anxiety and depression inflicting immense human and economic tolls. While many countries have bolstered their mental health policies and programmes, greater investment and action are needed globally to scale up services to protect and promote people’s mental health. 09/02/2025

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08/15/2025

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Health officials in Ontario are reporting just three new measles cases over the past week, all of them in the province’s southwest region. Public Health Ontario says that brings the province’s total case count to 2,362 measles cases since an outbreak began in October. One case previously reported in Sudbury’s public health unit was subtracted... 08/14/2025

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08/12/2025

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The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated Kenya as having eliminated human African trypanosomiasis (HAT) or sleeping sickness as a public health problem, making it the tenth country to reach this important milestone. HAT is the second neglected tropical disease (NTD) to be eliminated in Kenya: the country was certified free of Guinea worm disease in 2018. 08/08/2025

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Men on active surveillance for low-risk prostate cancer might need treatment if their PSA levels start to rise. Doctors also measure PSA to check for recurring cancer in men who were already treated with surgery or radiation. But use of the test in such cases differs in important ways. 07/28/2025

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