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As influenza rises across countries in the Southern Hemisphere, PAHO urges vaccination and stronger health system preparedness
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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PAHO launches US$24 million appeal to support health response following devastating earthquakes in Venezuela
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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PAHO expands health response as Venezuela faces mounting health risks after devastating earthquakes
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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Forty-ninth session of the FAO/WHO Codex Alimentarius Commission adopts new standards
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Canada Health Infoway Survey Shows Canadians Want Connected, Accessible and Trusted Digital Health Services
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TAG-TP statement on immunomodulators and host-directed therapies for Bundibugyo virus disease
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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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Two million people to benefit from PAHO-backed health projects in five countries affected by humanitarian crises
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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Canada Health Infoway Releases Results of National AI Scribe Program, Demonstrating Meaningful Benefits for Primary Care Clinicians
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WHO urges scale up of newborn screening to improve early detection and care of birth defects
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WHO issues comprehensive guidelines on filovirus disease, including Ebola and Marburg disease
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Open letter to leaders of G7, G20, BRICS and all nations on finalizing the WHO Pandemic Agreement’s Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing annex
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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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Another man has died while waiting for care at hospital: Alberta Medical Association
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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Emergency rooms are getting some relief during Habs games in Stanley Cup playoffs
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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B.C. man books knee, hip replacements in Mexico: ‘I can’t take any more chances here’
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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Endometriosis care delays force Alberta woman to seek help abroad: ‘Just want my life back’
'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