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Urgent measures are needed to curtail the rising “medicalization” of female genital mutilation (FGM) and to engage health workers to prevent the practice, according to a new guideline published today by the World Health Organization (WHO). 04/28/2025

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Washington, D.C., April 25, 2025 (PAHO) – On World Malaria Day, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) calls on countries to strengthen efforts and revitalize strategies to accelerate progress toward malaria elimination in the Region of the Americas.Although countries in the region have made significant progress in the fight against… 04/25/2025

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Over 66 million vaccine doses to be administered during Vaccination Week in the Americas, including 2.7 million doses of measles-containing vaccineWashington D.C., 24 April 2025 (PAHO) – As countries in the Americas confront outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases such as measles and yellow fever, Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director… 04/25/2025

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On World Malaria Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) is calling for revitalized efforts at all levels, from global policy to community action, to accelerate progress towards malaria elimination. 04/25/2025

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In a bid to tackle the leading cause of death globally among 15–19-year-old girls, the World Health Organization (WHO) today released a new guideline aimed at preventing adolescent pregnancy and its significant related health complications. 04/23/2025

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Washington D.C. April 22, 2025 – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and CAF Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding today to strengthen malaria control activities in Amazon border regions of countries of the Americas.The aim of the agreement is to address some of the main barriers to… 04/23/2025

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After more than three years of intensive negotiations, WHO Member States took a major step forward in efforts to make the world safer from pandemics, by forging a draft agreement for consideration at the upcoming World Health Assembly in May. The proposal aims to strengthen global collaboration on prevention, preparedness and response to future pandemic threats. 04/16/2025

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Washington, D.C., 15 April 2025 (PAHO) - The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) today presented Implementation of the essential public health functions in the Americas: Evaluation and strengthening of capacities. This report highlights the urgent need to strengthen public health capacities in the institutions of the Region of the Americas to… 04/15/2025

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Washington, D.C., April 14, 2025 (PAHO)— The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is launching the Digital Literacy Program for Health Sector Personnel, a virtual initiative aimed at strengthening the digital skills of health workers across the Americas and supporting efforts to improve access to and quality of care through the use of emerging… 04/15/2025

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The troubling symptoms of prostatitis, or inflammation of the prostate, accounts for roughly two million doctor visits every year. Fortunately, research advances are leading to some encouraging developments for men suffering from this condition. 03/25/2025

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Sleep is a key pillar of health, and countless influencers on social media are touting a concept called sleepmaxxing. But what exactly is it? And how likely is it to deliver on claims of amped-up energy, a boost to the immune system, reducing stress levels, and improving your mood? 03/06/2025

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In the US, widespread vaccination halted the ongoing spread of measles more than 20 years ago, but recent outbreaks have flared in several US states, leading to hospitalizations and one death. Measles is highly preventable — here's what you need to know. 03/06/2025

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