PAHO/WHO supports Colombia as health response enters next phase following earthquake in Ashtip

Clean their bottom using plain water and a soft washcloth, then apply an ointment — and let them go diaperless when possible 08/21/2026

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Early research suggests this auriculotherapy technique may help with pain, insomnia and more 08/21/2026

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A few simple adjustments to your chair, desk and computer can help reduce strain 08/21/2026

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A drizzle of olive oil may help your hair feel softer, shinier and less frizzy 08/21/2026

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Assessing damage, identifying priority needs and maintaining essential health services remain key priorities.Washington, D.C., 20 August 2026 (PAHO) – Just over one week since a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck Colombia on 10 August, the health response is moving into its next phase, with efforts focused on assessing damage levels to health… 08/21/2026

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Last week, the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) requested a release of Ervebo vaccines from the global Ebola virus disease vaccine stockpile, managed by the International Coordinating Group on Vaccine Provision (ICG). The request was for use of the vaccine in the current Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak. Ervebo vaccine is licensed and recommended for use in outbreaks of Ebola virus disease (previously called Zaire ebolavirus). On Monday, the ICG informed the DRC government of an immediate initial release of 70 000 doses. 08/20/2026

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One in four adolescents aged 13–17 in Latin America and the Caribbean reports experiencing bullying at school. The new toolkit highlights the health impacts of bullying and cyberbullying and provides practical tools to prevent and address them.Washington, D.C., August 17, 2026 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) launched the… 08/17/2026

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14 August 2026: Globally, more than 1 billion people live with a mental health condition. Yet, in many countries access to mental health care is extremely limited. Responding to this need, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) have signed a three-year agreement to increase access to care for people living with mental, neurological and substance use conditions in Jordan and Nepal as part of the WHO Special Initiative for Mental Health. The partnership offers important potential to raise awareness about mental health, encourage help-seeking and to leverage the global and local influence of both organizations. 08/14/2026

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Bogotá, August 12, 2026 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Regional Office for the Americas of the World Health Organization (WHO), is providing technical cooperation to Colombian authorities to support the health response following the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck western Colombia on August 10.Since the onset of the… 08/13/2026

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The Region has recorded its highest number of confirmed measles cases in 22 years, while the public health risk associated with measles remains very high due to ongoing outbreaks, immunity gaps, and increased population mobility.Washington, D.C., 8 August 2026 (PAHO) – In a new Epidemiological Alert, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)… 08/11/2026

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The partnership will support The Bahamas in strengthening its health system by aligning investments, technical cooperation, and innovation around national priorities.Nassau, Bahamas, 5 August 2026 (PAHO) — The Bahamas has joined the Alliance for Primary Health Care (PHC) in the Americas, a regional initiative led by PAHO, the Inter-American… 08/06/2026

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Too many mothers and families around the world still lack access to services and interventions that enable and support breastfeeding. 07/31/2026

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The World Health Organization (WHO) today launched a new report assessing progress in implementing the Global Health Sector Strategies (GHSS) on HIV, viral hepatitis and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) for 2022–2030. 07/27/2026

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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. 07/26/2026

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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. 07/26/2026

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