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Washington, D.C., June 12, 2026 (PAHO) — On the occasion of World Blood Donor Day, observed on June 14, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is reiterating its call to strengthen voluntary, regular, and unpaid blood donation across the Region of the Americas as the foundation for ensuring timely access to safe, sufficient, and accessible… 06/12/2026

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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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Washington, D.C., 9 June 2026 (PAHO) – Levels of health taxes on alcohol and sugar‑sweetened beverages in the Americas remain too low to significantly reduce consumption and prevent noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), even as the Region records some of the highest consumption levels in the world, according to two reports released by the Pan American… 06/09/2026

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PARAMARIBO, June 5, 2026 - The Government of Suriname, through the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Labor, today officially launched Helpline 114, the country’s first national, round-the-clock mental health crisis line. Developed with the technical and financial support of the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO)… 06/09/2026

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“With Health, We All Win” campaign encourages simple steps to stay safe and enjoy the eventWashington, D.C., June 8, 2026 (PAHO) — The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has issued new public health recommendations for travelers and people attending mass gatherings during the 2026 FIFA World Cup™, which will be held in Canada, Mexico,… 06/08/2026

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Washington, D.C., June 5, 2026 (PAHO) – With the start of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is urging countries to review contingency plans and strengthen preparedness measures to protect health systems from the impacts of hurricanes, floods, landslides, and other extreme weather events.Although… 06/05/2026

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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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Prostate cancer often develops quietly, with few or no early warning signs, and can resemble normal age‑related prostate changes. When symptoms arise, they usually involve subtle changes in urination. Doctors combine careful questioning, physical examination, blood tests, and modern scans to distinguish harmless enlargement from serious disease. 04/17/2026

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