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WHO approves first mpox diagnostic test for emergency use, boosting global access |
The World Health Organization (WHO) has listed the first mpox in vitro diagnostic (IVD) under its Emergency Use Listing (EUL) procedure, an important step in improving global access to mpox testing. The approval for emergency use of the Alinity m MPXV assay, manufactured by Abbott Molecular Inc., will be pivotal in expanding diagnostic capacity in countries facing mpox outbreaks, where the need for quick and accurate testing has risen sharply. Early diagnosis of mpox enables timely treatment and care, and control of the virus. |
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Public university hospitals in the Americas to develop regional alliance to strengthen health systems
The Brasília Charter marks a first step toward creating a regional alliance, setting out shared priorities for cooperation in hospital management, research, workforce development and emergency preparedness.Brasília, Brazil, 13 November 2026 (PAHO) – Representatives of public university hospitals and health authorities from across the Americas are… 11/14/2026
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Member States reiterate commitment to finalize Pandemic Agreement PABS Annex by May 2027
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This tiny fruit offers fiber and vitamin A in a sweet-tart little package 11/13/2026
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Products like turmeric, fish oil and probiotics blur the line between food and supplements 11/13/2026
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This tropical fruit is a good source of fiber and vitamin C, but it can be unsafe for people with kidney problems 11/13/2026
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Diabetes in the Americas: 112 million adults live with the disease as gaps in diagnosis and treatment persist
More than 4 in 10 people living with diabetes worldwide are unaware they have the condition. Ahead of World Diabetes Day, PAHO calls for stronger early detection and primary health care, as well as measures to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes and its complications.Washington, D.C., 12 November, 2026 (PAHO) – In the Region of the Americas, 112… 11/13/2026
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Amid challenges, countries increase domestic investment to protect progress against tuberculosis
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PAHO secures first-ever region-wide access agreements for HPV testing across Latin America and the Caribbean, with support from Unitaid
Landmark regional agreements will lower costs of high-quality HPV testing and help more women benefit from effective cervical cancer screening.Washington, D.C./Geneva, 11 November 2026 — Millions of women across Latin America and the Caribbean will gain access to more affordable, high-quality human papillomavirus (HPV) testing under landmark… 11/11/2026
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Only 10 of the 33 countries and territories in the region have identified national guidelines for menopause care, according to a regional analysis presented by PAHO.Washington, D.C., 10 November 2026 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) called on countries in Latin America and the Caribbean to strengthen menopause care within… 11/11/2026
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WHO launches “Together for Science and Health” movement to strengthen trust worldwide
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New WHO estimates show little progress in adolescent physical activity over the past 15 years, underscoring the need for safer, more accessible opportunities for young people to be active.Geneva, Switzerland, 9 November 2026 (WHO/PAHO) – One in four adolescents worldwide reported not getting at least 60 minutes of physical activity on any day in… 11/10/2026