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The WHO Technical Advisory Group on COVID-19 Vaccine Composition (TAG-CO-VAC) continues to closely monitor the genetic and antigenic evolution of SARS-CoV-2 variants, immune responses to SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19 vaccination, and the performance of COVID-19 vaccines against circulating variants. Based on these evaluations, WHO advises vaccine manufacturers and regulatory authorities on the implications for future updates to COVID-19 vaccine antigen composition. In May 2025, the TAG-CO-VAC recommended that monovalent JN.1 or KP.2 remain appropriate vaccine antigens and that monovalent LP.8.1 is a suitable alternative vaccine antigen. 12/20/2025

New Delhi, India, 19 December 2025—The World Health Organization (WHO) officially launched the WHO Traditional Medicine Global Library during the 2nd WHO Global Traditional Medicine Summit, held from 17 to 19 December 2025 in New Delhi, India.The Library, developed by the Latin American and Caribbean Center on Health Sciences Information (BIREME)… 12/20/2025

Washington, D.C., 19 December 2025 (PAHO) — Throughout 2025, PAHO supported the countries of the Americas in responding to emergencies, eliminating diseases, and advancing health self-reliance. The year was marked by significant challenges, but also by encouraging results made possible through regional cooperation and the commitment of Member… 12/19/2025

Edamame, lentils and chicken breast are good sources of protein 12/19/2025

This chronic condition most commonly causes pelvic pain and severe cramping during periods, but it can bring other types of pain symptoms, too 12/19/2025

Early morning red eyes can be a sign of several conditions, like dry eyes, allergies and eye strain 12/19/2025

Brasília/Geneva, 18 December 2025 – The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated Brazil for the elimination of mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of HIV, making it the most populous country in the Americas to achieve this historic milestone. This accomplishment reflects Brazil’s long-standing commitment to universal and free access to… 12/18/2025

The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated Brazil for the elimination of mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of HIV, making it the most populous country in the Americas to achieve this historic milestone. This accomplishment reflects Brazil’s long-standing commitment to universal and free access to health services through its Unified Health System (SUS), anchored in a strong primary health-care system and respect for human rights. 12/18/2025

Washington, D.C., 16 December 2025 (PAHO) — The Subregional Cooperation Strategy, which establishes a guiding framework for joint work in South America towards more universal, resilient, and sustainable health systems, was signed today by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), the Andean Health Organization–Hipólito Unanue Agreement (… 12/18/2025

The first national survey of amalgam waste confirms the sector’s transformation and provides guidelines for managing mercury safely, as part of a WHO/PAHO, UNEP and GEF pilot initiativeMontevideo, 17 December 2025 (PAHO) — With the support of the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO), Uruguay has strengthened its… 12/17/2025

The World Health Organization (WHO)’s Second Global Summit on Traditional Medicine, jointly organized with the Government of India, opens today, bringing together government Ministers, scientists, Indigenous leaders, and practitioners from more than 100 countries. The Summit is expected to announce major scientific initiatives and new commitments aimed at advancing the implementation of the WHO Global Traditional Medicine Strategy 2025–2034, centred on stronger evidence, better regulation, systems integration, collaboration and community engagement. 12/17/2025

The Ontario Hospital Association issued a statement Tuesday, saying there was an alarming increase in cases, which have now hit a three-year high. 12/17/2025

Leaders from across the world at the Eightieth United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) have adopted the political declaration to combat noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health challenges through a fully integrated approach. This is the outcome of the intergovernmental negotiations in advance of and considered by the fourth high-level meeting of the UNGA on the prevention and control of NCDs and the promotion of mental health and well-being, held on 25 September 2025. 12/16/2025

New analysis from a WHO global expert committee on vaccine safety has found that, based on available evidence, no causal link exists between vaccines and autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The conclusion reaffirms WHO’s position that childhood vaccines do not cause autism. 12/11/2025

As part of its plans to improve access to primary care, the government announced it would expand the number of places available at Ontario’s medical schools would be increased. 12/03/2025

Ontario’s plan to expand access does 'not consistently have processes in place to plan and oversee programs and initiatives to improve patients’ access to primary care.' 12/02/2025

As part of its plans to improve access to primary care, the government announced it would expand the number of places available at Ontario’s medical schools would be increased. 12/02/2025

On Monday, Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy said he would announce the money as part of the fall economic statement when it is tabled next month. 10/27/2025