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UN report: Latin America and the Caribbean advances in eradicating hunger for the fourth consecutive year |
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According to the publication of FAO, IFAD, PAHO, UNICEF and WFP, undernourishment and food insecurity dropped, though concerns remain around the cost of a healthy diet and steep obesity.February 27, 2026, Santiago, Chile --In Latin America and the Caribbean undernourishment decreased for the fourth consecutive year, according to the 2025… |
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UN report: Latin America and the Caribbean advances in eradicating hunger for the fourth consecutive year
According to the publication of FAO, IFAD, PAHO, UNICEF and WFP, undernourishment and food insecurity dropped, though concerns remain around the cost of a healthy diet and steep obesity.February 27, 2026, Santiago, Chile --In Latin America and the Caribbean undernourishment decreased for the fourth consecutive year, according to the 2025… 02/27/2026
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Recommendations for influenza vaccine composition for the 2026-2027 northern hemisphere season
The World Health Organization (WHO) today announced recommendations for the viral composition of influenza (or “flu”) vaccines for the 2026-2027 northern hemisphere influenza season. The announcement was made following a 4-day consultation examining global influenza surveillance data. 02/27/2026
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Denmark becomes first country in the European Union to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV and syphilis
The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Denmark for the elimination of mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of HIV and syphilis, recognizing the country's sustained commitment to ensuring every child is born free of these infections. 02/27/2026
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A flexible pumping schedule, the right gear and a few smart habits can make pumping at work smoother and more successful 02/27/2026
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PAHO Director analyzes the 2026 health landscape of the Americas: post-pandemic progress and persistent challenges
Washington, D.C., February 26, 2026 (PAHO) — In the latest episode of the podcast Let’s Talk About Health, the Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Jarbas Barbosa, presented an overview of his first three years in office and analyzed health achievement and challenges in the Region of the Americas at the start of 2026.“It is… 02/26/2026
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They claim to boost energy and improve longevity, but there’s currently not enough research to confirm these benefits 02/26/2026
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WHO Director-General visits Jordan to recognize strong collaboration on health system delivery, emergency relief and advancing mental health
The Director-General of the World Health Organization, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, today concluded the first day of his two-day State visit to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, underscoring the strong partnership between WHO and Jordan across the areas of universal health coverage (UHC), mental health and humanitarian health action. 02/25/2026
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New PAHO course strengthens health workers’ capacity to deliver oral and long-acting PrEP to reduce HIV infections
Washington, D.C., February 25, 2026 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has launched the course Combined HIV Prevention with Emphasis on Oral and Long-Acting Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP), available on the PAHO Virtual Campus for Public Health. The course aims to strengthen the technical capacities of health personnel… 02/25/2026
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WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region and Pan American Health Organization sign agreement to strengthen hospital resilience
25 February 2026 (EMRO/PAHO)—WHO’s Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean (EMRO) and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) have signed a Memorandum of Arrangement to strengthen collaboration on making hospitals safer and better prepared for health emergencies and disasters. At a time of growing instability and constrained resources,… 02/25/2026
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Most teething symptoms are mild — fevers and other major symptoms are likely something else 02/25/2026
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Pick bell peppers to help fight cancer, memory decline and joint pain 02/25/2026
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You may be surprised to learn that acupuncture usually doesn’t feel like anything — and any discomfort is typically brief 02/25/2026
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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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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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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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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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Ontario health minister says municipalities should not offer incentives to doctors
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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Hospitals warn ‘no easy choices’ if Ontario doesn’t substantially increase funding
The Ontario Hospital Association warned that several provincial hospitals are grappling with 'significant challenges' stemming from patient-related pressure. 01/28/2026