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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. 10/03/2026

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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. 10/03/2026

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Health authorities approved new regional strategies to strengthen preparedness for health emergencies, tackle antimicrobial resistance, curb dengue and other arboviral diseases, and improve food safety, while advancing access to vaccines, medicines and other essential health technologies across the Americas.Washington, D.C., 2 October 2026 (PAHO… 10/02/2026

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The Organization will support improvements in health technologies and critical infrastructure, while providing technical cooperation to support Grenada's efforts to review and modernize key public health laws.Washington, D.C., 1 October 2026 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the Government of Grenada have signed new… 10/02/2026

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The six-year strategy will support stronger primary health care, disease prevention and more resilient and sustainable health systems.Washington, D.C., 1 October 2026 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) and the Government of Curaçao today signed the first Country Cooperation Strategy (CCS) for Curaçao… 10/02/2026

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Briefing session at PAHO Directing Council highlights country experiences, innovations and catalytic investments advancing the elimination of more than 30 communicable diseases and related conditions.Washington, D.C., 1 October 2026 (PAHO) – Countries of the Americas can accelerate efforts to eliminate more than 30 communicable diseases and… 10/01/2026

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Washington, D.C., 1 October 2026 (PAHO) – Member States of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) approved a common regional framework aimed at strengthening surveillance, prevention, preparedness and integrated response to dengue and other arboviral diseases across the Americas over the next decade.The document, adopted during PAHO’s 63rd… 10/01/2026

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While the ADHD medications are similar, some differences may make one more effective for you than the other 10/01/2026

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Heat-related illness at mass gatherings, such as major sporting, religious and cultural events, has become a significant public health and operational risk, affecting spectators, attendees, volunteers and workers. The World Health Organization (WHO) has today published a new review of evidence with guidance showing that most of the heat-related illnesses at major events can be prevented or treated on site when timely risk management measures are put in place. 09/30/2026

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Anxiety disorders, health conditions and past trauma can make driving nerve-wracking — help is available 09/30/2026

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Cholera deaths increased by 30% in 2025, despite fewer cases being reported to the World Health Organization (WHO). 09/29/2026

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Political leaders meeting at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) renewed their commitment to making the world safer from future pandemics, stressing the need for sustained and more equitable investment and action on pandemic prevention, preparedness and response (PPPR). 09/25/2026

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The World Health Organization (WHO) today announced its recommendations for the viral composition of influenza (or ‘flu’) vaccines for use in the 2027 southern hemisphere influenza season. The announcement was made following an international consultation on the composition of influenza virus vaccines. 09/25/2026

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The World Health Organization (WHO) today announced a major expansion of its prequalification programme to include a wider range of life-saving medical devices such as contraceptives and innovative tuberculosis (TB) screening technologies. This broadens the range of quality-assured, safe and effective products covered by the programme, which already includes in vitro diagnostics (medical tests) and male circumcision devices. 09/25/2026

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