PAHO scales up its emergency health response across the Caribbean following Hurricane Melissa at AshTip Solution.

The emergency room is for serious medical issues; urgent care can help when you can’t get a quick appointment with your child’s doctor 11/17/2025

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These substitutes for tampons and pads can be a great option for lower cost, lower carbon footprint and longer wear times 11/17/2025

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Hot tub sessions can help relieve stress, soothe sore muscles and improve heart health 11/17/2025

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As the stalky vegetable breaks down, it leaves behind sulfuric byproducts that can make your pee stink 11/17/2025

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The World Health Organization (WHO) is marking its first official observance of World Prematurity Day with the launch of a new global clinical practice guide for Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) – a simple, proven and life-saving intervention that significantly improves survival for preterm and low birth weight babies. 11/14/2025

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Climate change is already driving a global health emergency, with over 540 000 people dying from extreme heat each year and 1 in 12 hospitals worldwide at risk of climate-related shutdowns, warns a new special report, released today jointly by the World Health Organization (WHO), the Government of Brazil (COP30 Presidency) and the Brazilian Ministry of Health. 11/14/2025

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Bridgetown, Barbados, 14 November 2025 (PAHO/WHO) - In most Caribbean countries, diabetes is one of the most pressing and fastest-growing health challenges.  This is also true in the United Kingdom Overseas Territories (UKOTs): Anguilla, Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Montserrat, and Turks and Caicos Islands.To… 11/14/2025

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The World Health Organization (WHO) today released its first global guidelines for the management of diabetes during pregnancy, a condition affecting about one in six pregnancies – or 21 million women annually. The new recommendations provide a critical roadmap to tackle this growing health challenge and prevent serious complications for both women and their children. 11/14/2025

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Washington, D.C., November 13, 2025 (PAHO) – For World Diabetes Day, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) today launched the online course Caring for People with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Primary Health Care, a free, self-paced learning tool designed to strengthen the skills and knowledge of primary health care teams. In addition,… 11/13/2025

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For COP30’s Health Day, Dr. Barbosa highlighted the importance of social participation and innovation to help health systems adapt to environmental challenges.Belém, Brazil, November 13, 2025 (PAHO)— The Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Jarbas Barbosa, celebrated the launch of the Belem Action Plan For The Adaptation Of… 11/13/2025

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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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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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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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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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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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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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