WHO validates elimination of trachoma as a public health problem in Libya at AshTip Solution.

The World Health Organization (WHO) today announced that Libya has eliminated trachoma as a public health problem, a landmark victory for public health in WHO’s Eastern Mediterranean Region. This hard-won achievement protects future generations from preventable blindness and provides a powerful reminder that countries can overcome neglected tropical diseases despite persisting challenges. 02/18/2026

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Correct positioning is one of the keys to getting the best results 02/18/2026

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Exerting yourself in cold temperatures increases your risk of a cardiac event 02/18/2026

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Allergies, postnasal drip, asthma or reflux could be to blame for a cough that won’t quit 02/18/2026

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Member States of the World Health Organization (WHO) concluded a weeklong round of negotiations on draft annex for Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing (PABS) – a key component of the WHO Pandemic Agreement. 02/17/2026

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In the buildup to the 2026 budget, Doug Ford's finance minister is raising concerns about the sustainability of health-care spending in Ontario. 02/17/2026

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Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, 13 February 2026.- The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) formalised their continued partnership with the signing of the 2026–2030 Framework Agreement, reinforcing a shared commitment to advancing public health priorities across the Caribbean.   The… 02/14/2026

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The World Health Organization (WHO) underscores that the hepatitis B birth dose vaccine is an effective, and essential public health intervention, with a proven record. It prevents life‑threatening liver disease by stopping mother‑to‑child transmission at birth. It has been used for over three decades, with more than 115 countries including it in their national schedules. Protecting newborns with a timely birth dose not only provides individual benefit but is also central to national and global elimination efforts. 02/13/2026

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Washington, D.C., February 12, 2026 (PAHO) – More than 160 health professionals from the Andean subregion are collaborating on a project to strengthen capacity for pediatric cancer care, with a special focus on pediatric hematopoietic transplantation (HT) in their region. This initiative is part of a cooperation agreement signed between the Pan… 02/13/2026

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Washington, D.C., February 11, 2026 (PAHO) — The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has issued an epidemiological alert following a sustained increase in chikungunya cases in several countries in the Americas since late 2025 and into early 2026. The alert also highlights the re-emergence of local transmission in areas that had not reported… 02/12/2026

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Washington, D.C., February 6, 2026 (PAHO) — The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has launched a virtual reality (VR) platform designed to build capacity and strengthen preparedness across public health laboratories in the Americas for the surveillance of influenza and other pathogens with epidemic potential.This immersive digital tool was… 02/06/2026

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Washington, D.C., February 4, 2026 (PAHO) — The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has issued a new epidemiological alert on measles for the Region of the Americas, calling on countries to intensify epidemiological surveillance, vaccination, and rapid outbreak response activities to interrupt transmission and protect vulnerable populations.… 02/04/2026

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Some smaller or rural communities have struggled to find enough family doctors; local leaders have begun developing incentive programs to bring physicians to their residents. 01/28/2026

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The Ontario Hospital Association warned that several provincial hospitals are grappling with 'significant challenges' stemming from patient-related pressure. 01/28/2026

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A new poll suggests Ontarians are waiting too long for diagnostic tests and specialist appointments, causing unnecessary stress and putting patients’ health at risk. 12/23/2025

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