Mosquito Awareness Week: PAHO Director urges strengthened surveillance and vector control at AshTip Solution.

As the 8th UN Global Road Safety Week kicks off around the world under the theme “Make walking and cycling safe,” the World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a new toolkit to help governments promote active mobility – by making it safer. 05/09/2025

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Delays in growth, stomach aches and bathroom issues are all symptoms of this serious digestive condition 05/09/2025

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Allow yourself to grieve, prioritize self-care and lean on your support system — you’ve got this! 05/09/2025

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Sociopathy is a form of ASPD, characterized by a lack of empathy, disregard for others and persistent breaking of rules 05/09/2025

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Try setting a regular sleep schedule, creating a comfortable sleep environment and reducing stress 05/09/2025

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Many breast cancer survivors have babies — talk to your provider before treatment to understand all of your options 05/09/2025

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Washington D.C., 8 May 2025 (PAHO) – The Director of the Pan American Health Organization, Dr. Jarbas Barbosa, today met with the Executive Secretary of the Council of Ministers from Central America and the Dominican Republic (SE-COMISCA), Dr. Alejandra Acuña, and the Executive Director of the Mesoamerica Integration and Development Project, … 05/09/2025

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That brings the province’s tally of probable and confirmed cases to 1,440 since an outbreak began in October. 05/08/2025

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Washington D.C. 7 May 2025 (PAHO) – As Mosquito Awareness Week kicks off in the Americas, Pan American Health Organization Director, Dr. Jarbas Barbosa, has called on Ministries of Health in the Region, to increase surveillance and lead the charge towards the elimination of mosquito breeding grounds in a bid to reduce mosquito-transmitted… 05/07/2025

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Bridgetown, Barbados. 6 May 2025 - On Monday, 5 May 2025, health leaders, development partners and regional stakeholders gathered at the Hilton Barbados Resort to launch two synergistic, landmark, regional projects under the United Kingdom (UK) Government’s Fleming Fund and jointly implemented by the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA),… 05/06/2025

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6 May 2025 I Geneva - A global report published by the World Health Organization (WHO) highlights that the underlying causes of ill health often stem from factors beyond the health sector, such as lack of quality housing, education and job opportunities.The new World report on social determinants of health… 05/06/2025

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The Ford government was forced to pay back 353 claims after supply issues for palliative and home care patients which came after it awarded a new medical contract. 05/06/2025

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A global report published by the World Health Organization (WHO) highlights that the underlying causes of ill health often stem from factors beyond the health sector, such as lack of quality housing, education and job opportunities. 05/06/2025

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She, and other organ recipients, are now pushing Ontario Premier Doug Ford's government to change a law in order to help others in similar situations. 05/05/2025

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Washington, D.C., 5 May 2025 (PAHO) — Hand hygiene is one of the most effective and cost-efficient measures to prevent infections in health care settings and to combat antimicrobial resistance. On World Hand Hygiene Day, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) underscores that while medical gloves play a key role in preventing the transmission… 05/05/2025

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Hand hygiene is one of the most effective, affordable and universal tools we have to prevent the transmission of infections and provide high-quality, clean and safe medical care. 05/05/2025

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The Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN), an initiative coordinated by the World Health Organization (WHO), marks its 25th anniversary today. Since its inception in April 2000, the network has been at the forefront of the global fight against health emergencies. By leveraging the expertise of global partners – facilitating alerts, deploying rapid support capacities, and strengthening capacities – it has significantly enhanced country-level operations and strengthened regional development, playing a critical role in health preparedness and response. 04/28/2025

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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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Ontario is looking for up to 80 new or expanded primary care teams to serve 300,000 patients. 04/26/2025

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With the safety of hospital staff and patients a growing concern across Canada, LHSC is implementing a new weapons detection system in all of its emergency departments. 04/26/2025

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