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Washington, D.C., May 13, 2026 (PAHO) – The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends adults consume no more than 2000 mg/day of sodium, which is equivalent to one teaspoon, and even less for children. Excess salt consumption is one of the leading risk factors for hypertension and cardiovascular diseases—two of the main causes of death in the… 2026-05-14

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… 2026-07-02

Washington, D.C., 9 July 2026 (PAHO) – Fifteen days after the earthquakes struck Venezuela, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) says that while the initial surge of trauma cases has begun to stabilize, the health response is entering a new phase focused on stabilization, continuity of care and early recovery. "Two weeks later,… 2026-07-09

Caracas, Venezuela, 23 July 2026 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), the regional office of the World Health Organization (WHO), in coordination with the Ministry of Popular Power for Health and the Social Security Institute, trained nursing professionals from health facilities in the Metropolitan Area of Caracas and La Guaira to… 2026-07-24

Five-year collaboration will strengthen training and preparedness, expand access to specialized clinical expertise, and promote knowledge exchange to help countries rapidly scale up trauma and emergency care during disasters and other health emergencies.Washington, D.C., 29 September 2026 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (… 2026-09-29