Ontario family health teams urge funding to retain nurses, health professionals at AshTip Solution.

Guatemala City, February 24, 2026 (PAHO) — Guatemala has become the first country in the Region of the Americas to use national funds to procure telehealth equipment through the Pan American Health Organization’s (PAHO) Regional Revolving Funds, within a framework of expanding telehealth services and strengthening primary health care.With an… 02/24/2026

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Family health teams include not just doctors, but also a variety of other health professionals to provide comprehensive care, such as nurses, social workers and dietitians. 02/24/2026

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Dressing in multiple layers, drinking warm liquids and taking breaks indoors can help prevent these cold-weather injuries 02/24/2026

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OTC meds, rest, fluids and an anti-inflammatory diet can help you get through big and small weather changes 02/24/2026

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Consume caffeinated foods and drinks in moderation, if you have them at all 02/24/2026

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As Ukraine enters the fifth year of full-scale war, its people have endured the highest number of attacks on their health care in 2025 – increasing by nearly 20% compared to 2024. 02/23/2026

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Nassau, The Bahamas, 17 February 2026 (PAHO) — The Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) and the Ministry of Health and Wellness of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas have signed the Country Cooperation Strategy (CCS) 2026–2031, establishing the medium-term strategic framework to guide PAHO’s technical… 02/21/2026

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Washington, D.C., February 20, 2026 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) this week released a new epidemiological update on dengue in the Americas, emphasizing the importance for countries of maintaining and reinforcing prevention, surveillance, and health system preparedness, while remaining attentive to potential changes in the… 02/20/2026

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Washington D.C., February 19, 2026 (PAHO) – In 2025, the Pan American Health Organization’s Regional Revolving Funds (RFF) delivered over 234 million vaccine doses and 13 million diagnostic tests to countries across the Americas. The supplies reached an estimated 85 million people, helping prevent outbreaks, vaccine-preventable diseases, and… 02/20/2026

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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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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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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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