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Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of the world’s deadliest infectious killers, claiming over 1.2 million lives and affecting an estimated 10.7 million people last year, according to the WHO Global Tuberculosis Report 2025, released today. Despite measurable progress in diagnosis, treatment and innovation, persistent challenges in funding and equitable access to care threaten to reverse hard-won gains in the global fight against TB. 11/12/2025
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Egypt becomes the seventh country in the Eastern Mediterranean Region to eliminate trachoma as a public health problem
The World Health Organization (WHO) today announced that Egypt has successfully eliminated trachoma as a public health problem, marking a historic public health milestone for the country and WHO’s Eastern Mediterranean Region (WHO EMR). It is the seventh country in WHO EMR to achieve this milestone. The validation of Egypt’s achievement brings the total number of countries that have eliminated trachoma as a public health problem worldwide to 27. 11/12/2025
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High in antioxidants and vitamin C, kohlrabi lowers disease risk, protects your heart and aids digestion 11/12/2025
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Making certain changes to your diet, sleep habits and even your wardrobe may help lessen the impact of menopause symptoms 11/12/2025
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If you find yourself obsessing over rejection or a one-sided relationship that’s not in your favor, you’re likely stuck in limerence 11/12/2025
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The meat-based elimination diet restricts important food groups — like fruits and vegetables — that keep you healthy 11/12/2025
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Washington, D.C., 10 November 2025 (PAHO) –The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) announced today that the Region of the Americas has lost its verification as free from endemic measles transmission.The decision follows the conclusion of the PAHO Measles, Rubella, and Congenital Rubella Syndrome Elimination Regional Monitoring and Re-… 11/10/2025
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PAHO scales up its emergency health response across the Caribbean following Hurricane Melissa
November 7, 2025 (PAHO/WHO) — In response to Hurricane Melissa, the Pan American Health Organization/ World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) immediately activated its health emergency coordination and response mechanisms and continues working closely with Caribbean health authorities to address the storm’s widespread health impacts. The deployment… 11/08/2025
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PAHO and European Commission’s Health Emergency Authority make deal to boost preparedness for cross-border health threats
Santa Marta, Colombia, November 7, 2025 (PAHO) — The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority (HERA) of the European Commission have signed an administrative arrangement to enhance cooperation in prevention, preparedness, and response to serious cross-border public health threats.The… 11/07/2025
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Countries make progress on WHO Pandemic Agreement annex on pathogen access and benefit sharing system
In an important step, Member States started discussing for the first time the proposed draft text of the annex to the WHO Pandemic Agreement that establishes the Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing (PABS) system. The PABS system is a key part of the global agreement adopted earlier in 2025 to make the world safer from future pandemics. 11/07/2025
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Brasilia, Brazil, 7 November 2025 (PAHO) — Nine countries from the Amazon Basin and the Darién Corridor agreed on new actions to strengthen regional health security by improving surveillance, preparedness, and response to emerging zoonotic diseases — those that can be transmitted from animals to humans. The agreement strengthens regional… 11/07/2025
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Joint call to strengthen policy and investment for child and youth mental health and well-being
Across the United Nations system, the recognition of mental health as a fundamental human right has deepened over the past decade. Yet, despite growing global attention, no dedicated UN resolution has centered the mental health and well-being of children and youth as a distinct development, health, and human rights priority, nor does a unified narrative exist that fully addresses their distinct developmental needs. 11/07/2025
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On Monday, Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy said he would announce the money as part of the fall economic statement when it is tabled next month. 10/27/2025
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Emergency room closures drop in Ontario as critics urge government to make data public
Since a flare-up in emergency room closures in July 2022, Ontario Health has required hospitals to notify it if they are forced to shutter any major department to the public. 09/30/2025
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Lack of planning, oversight led to Ontario home care supply shortages: ombudsman
Patients reported they had to go to hospitals because their home care supplies ran out, and doctors and nurses reported dying people were unable to get sedatives. 09/24/2025
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Ontario doctors awarded compensation increases, family docs to be paid for admin work
Ontario's doctors have a new, four-year agreement with the province that will give them increased general compensation and see family doctors paid for administrative work. 09/18/2025
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Ontario expanding pharmacist scope, looking to loosen regulations for other professions
The Ministry of Health said it was kicking off consultations that would also let optometrists bypass physicians in some cases and psychologists prescribe antidepressants. 09/17/2025