PAHO presents regional agreement to eliminate syphilis, a disease that affects 3.4 million people in the Americas at AshTip Solution.

Washington, D.C., October 31, 2025 (PAHO) – Cases of adult syphilis increased by 26% between 2020 and 2022 in the Americas—reaching 3.4 million—and by another 10% between 2022 and 2024, according to the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO).To reverse this trend, PAHO has released a set of 15 key recommendations aimed at eliminating syphilis and… 11/01/2025

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Port-au-Prince, Haiti, October 31, 2025 (PAHO/WHO)— The Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) is supporting the Ministry of Public Health and Population (MSPP) in responding to the severe flooding caused by heavy rains associated with Hurricane Melissa, which have resulted in loss of life and extensive damage… 10/31/2025

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Bridgetown, Barbados, 31 October 2025. From October 15-17, 2025, the Healthy Caribbean Coalition (HCC) with the support of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI) hosted a regional meeting entitled: Addressing the Commercial Determinants of NCDs in Caribbean SIDS: Protecting NCD policymaking… 10/31/2025

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On World Cities Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) calls on national and city leaders to transform urban areas into engines of health, equity and sustainability. 10/31/2025

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Pointing out how their behavior makes you feel and giving them projects to own can help you both 10/31/2025

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The gluten-free, fiber-rich superfood supports gut and heart health and can help with diabetes management 10/31/2025

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Internists see people 18 and over, while family medicine physicians can treat people of all ages — but from there, they have more similarities than differences 10/31/2025

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The Information Systems and Digital Health Unit (IS/EIH) announces the publication of the Webinar, Masterclass, and Meet the Expert sessions on PAHO’s YouTube channel. Registration is also open for the next live session on November 6.Washington D.C., October 30, 2025 (PAHO) – The Information Systems and Digital Health Unit (IS/EIH) announced that… 10/30/2025

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The Organization delivers more than 2.6 tons of supplies to Cuba and has 5.5 additional tons ready for Jamaica as soon as the country’s airport reopensHavana/Washington D.C., October 29, 2025 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) delivered more than 2.6 tons of essential medical supplies to Cuban health authorities to support… 10/30/2025

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The World Health Organization (WHO) condemns the reported killing of more than 460 patients and their companions, as well as the abduction of six health workers, on 28 October from the Saudi Maternity Hospital in El Fasher. 10/30/2025

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WHO and global partners are calling for the protection of people’s health to be recognized as the most powerful driver of climate action, as a new global report released today warns that continued overreliance on fossil fuels and failure to adapt to a heating world are already having a devastating toll on human health. 10/29/2025

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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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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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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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