PAHO supports Jamaica in the immediate deployment of mental health and psychosocial services after Hurricane Melissa at AshTip Solution.

On 27 November 2025, the WHO Global Advisory Committee on Vaccine Safety (GACVS) assessed two new systematic literature reviews[1], performed using robust methodology, on the potential relationship between vaccines and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Upon comprehensive review of the latest evidence published from January 2010 until August 2025, the Committee reaffirmed its previous conclusion based on extensive reviews conducted in 2002[2][3], 2004[4], and 2012[5], that there is no evidence of a causal relationship between vaccines and ASD. 12/11/2025

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The small red fruit may is a good source of potassium and vitamin C — and may support your gut and brain health 12/11/2025

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Start training with full-body workouts at least six to eight weeks before you hit the slopes 12/11/2025

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They’re viral cousins, but enteroviruses are more likely to cause serious illness 12/11/2025

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The new HEARTS Quality Framework in The Lancet provides strategies to strengthen cardiovascular care in the Americas, potentially preventing 400,000 deaths by 2030.Washington, D.C., 10 December 2025 (PAHO)— The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has launched the new HEARTS Quality Framework, a practical guide published in The Lancet… 12/10/2025

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Kingston, December 10, 2025 (PAHO) – Hurricane Melissa has severely damaged health service infrastructure and disrupted life in Jamaica. In the aftermath, thousands of displaced families, health workers, children, and people living with chronic illnesses continue to deal with the storm’s psychosocial impacts: including acute stress, grief,… 12/10/2025

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Washington, D.C., December 9, 2025 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has renewed its call for countries in the Americas to close vaccination gaps amid a resurgence of pertussis, or whooping cough, which has been steadily increasing since 2023, according to the latest epidemiological update released yesterday.Globally,… 12/09/2025

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Following a 29% increase in severe cases in the Southern Hemisphere in 2025 and the onset of winter in the north, PAHO calls for strengthened preparedness to reduce the impact of respiratory viruses.Washington, D.C., December 8, 2025 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is urging countries in the Americas to adjust their health… 12/08/2025

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Since 2000, most countries – across all income levels and regions – have made concurrent progress in expanding health service coverage and reducing the financial hardship associated with health costs, according to a new joint report from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Bank Group. These two indicators are the foundation of universal health coverage (UHC) – the global commitment that everyone, everywhere can access the care they need without financial hardship by 2030. 12/06/2025

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The new platform aims to strengthen political and technical coordination and expand access to innovations to reduce new infections by 90% and achieve zero AIDS-related deaths by 2030.Washington, D.C., December 5, 2025 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) today launched the Regional Alliance for HIV Elimination in the Americas, a… 12/06/2025

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WHO Member States today ended their latest round of intensive negotiations on the world’s first Pathogen Access andBenefit Sharing (PABS) system. Countries decided to resume deliberations in January in a reflection of the shared commitment and urgency needed to help make the world safer from future pandemics. 12/05/2025

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Wider use of new tools against malaria, including dual-ingredient nets and WHO-recommended vaccines helped to prevent an estimated 170 million cases and 1 million deaths in 2024, according to WHO's annual World malaria report. 12/04/2025

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As part of its plans to improve access to primary care, the government announced it would expand the number of places available at Ontario’s medical schools would be increased. 12/03/2025

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Ontario’s plan to expand access does 'not consistently have processes in place to plan and oversee programs and initiatives to improve patients’ access to primary care.' 12/02/2025

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As part of its plans to improve access to primary care, the government announced it would expand the number of places available at Ontario’s medical schools would be increased. 12/02/2025

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To address the growing global health challenge of obesity, which affects more than 1 billion people, the World Health Organization (WHO) has released its first guideline on the use of Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) therapies for treating obesity as a chronic, relapsing disease. 12/01/2025

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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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