Latin America and the Caribbean renew commitment to end violence against children and adolescents at PAHO-UNICEF at AshTip Solution.

Washington, D.C., 24 October 2025.- Governments, civil society, youth representatives, and international partners from across Latin America and the Caribbean renewed their commitment to end violence against children and adolescents during a high-level regional consultation co-hosted by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and UNICEF.The… 10/25/2025

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If you’re torn between contradictory beliefs, questioning your decisions or feeling ashamed about your choices, you may be experiencing cognitive dissonance 10/24/2025

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If you’re torn between contradictory beliefs, questioning your decisions or feeling ashamed about your choices, you may be experiencing cognitive dissonance 10/24/2025

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Wasabi root may protect against cancer, food poisoning and memory loss 10/24/2025

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Despite the Americas being certified polio-free in 1994, only 83% of children received the third dose of the polio vaccine in 2024 — well below the 95% needed to prevent outbreaks.Washington, D.C., October 23, 2025 (PAHO) — On World Polio Day (October 24), the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) celebrates over three decades without wild… 10/23/2025

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Washington, D.C., October 22, 2025 (PAHO/WHO) – Ahead of the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30), scheduled for November 10–21, 2025, in Belém, Pará state, Brazil, the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) is recommending that travelers — including heads of state, scientists, activists, and civil… 10/23/2025

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Access to the beta version of the WHO TMGL and the Traditional Childbirth thematic page has been released, as a pre-launch test at the Second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine in December 2025, in India.Río de Janeiro, Brasil, 17 de octubre de 2025 – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, October 17, 2025 – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and… 10/22/2025

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Changes in your child’s emotions, behavior, sleep and appetite can all point to depression 10/22/2025

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Pay close attention when you’re grocery shopping, setting up your kitchen and dining out 10/21/2025

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Washington D.C., October 20, 2025 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has launched a new guide providing practical advice on how to create Artificial Intelligence (AI) prompts that generate reliable, relevant, and culturally appropriate content across diverse contexts. The publication aims to promote the responsible use of AI to… 10/20/2025

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In a landmark public health achievement, Fiji has been validated by the World Health Organization (WHO) for eliminating trachoma as a public health problem. Trachoma, a neglected tropical disease (NTD) and the world’s leading infectious cause of blindness, no longer poses a public health threat in the country. 10/20/2025

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The World Bank Group, the Government of Japan, and the World Health Organization officially launched the Health Works Leaders Coalition. This global alliance brings together health and finance ministers, philanthropic organizations, business leaders, leaders of global health agencies, and civil society representatives with the aim of promoting investments in health systems as a strategy for economic growth, job creation, and improved resilience. 10/17/2025

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The World Health Organization (WHO) and the European Union (EU) announced today a new agreement to support the digital transformation of health systems and wider adoption of WHO’s Global Digital Health Certification Network (GDHCN) in sub-Saharan Africa. This EU–WHO partnership will improve pandemic preparedness and accelerate progress towards better health and well-being for all. 10/14/2025

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The World Health Organization (WHO) today warns that less than one in three countries around the world has a national policy to address the growing burden of neurological disorders, responsible for over 11 million deaths globally each year. The WHO’s new Global status report on neurology released today shows that neurological conditions now affect more than 40% of the global population – over 3 billion people. 10/14/2025

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Today, the World Health Organization (WHO), in collaboration with key partners and supporters, launched version 2.0 of the Epidemic Intelligence from Open Sources (EIOS) system, used globally for the early detection of public health threats. Since its development in 2017, the initiative has grown steadily and is now being used by more than 110 Member States and around 30 organizations and networks around the world. 10/13/2025

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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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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'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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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

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Hundreds of home care nurses say they want to be paid the same as their counterparts in hospitals, as bargaining on a new deal gets underway. 09/08/2025

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