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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… |
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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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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
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WHO invites feedback on a draft target product profile for wearable devices to measure physical activity and sedentary behaviour in population health monitoring systems
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Washington, D.C., 6 November 2026 (PAHO) – With Pope Leo XIV due to visit Argentina, Uruguay and Peru from 6 to 17 November, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is encouraging travelers, pilgrims and people attending large religious gatherings to take precautions against measles.The Americas are experiencing a resurgence of measles, with… 11/07/2026