Avian influenza in the Americas: animal outbreaks decline, but PAHO calls for continued vigilance in Ashtip

Although no human cases have been reported in the Region so far in 2026 and animal outbreaks have declined compared with the previous year, the virus continues to circulate among birds and mammals, underscoring the need to strengthen surveillance and coordination across the human, animal, and environmental health sectors.Washington, D.C., 27… 08/28/2026

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Established in 1951 to help countries combat foot-and-mouth disease, PAHO's Pan American Center for Foot-and-Mouth Disease and Veterinary Public Health (PANAFTOSA) has spent more than seven decades advancing regional cooperation. Its work has helped drive progress toward the eradication of the disease while strengthening the Americas' response to… 08/27/2026

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Tegucigalpa, Honduras, August 27, 2026 (PAHO) —Honduras has joined the Alliance for Primary Health Care (PHC) in the Americas, a regional initiative led by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), and the World Bank to support countries in strengthening primary health care through coordinated… 08/27/2026

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Choosing snacks with protein can help curb hunger, support muscle health and keep your energy steady between meals 08/27/2026

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Matcha is one of the most versatile flavors out there — the grade you choose depends on how you want to use it 08/27/2026

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Matcha delivers antioxidants and other plant compounds in a concentrated form that may support your heart, brain and more 08/27/2026

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Eating about 20 to 30 grams of protein for your first meal can help you feel fuller longer and fend off cravings 08/27/2026

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The 45th meeting of the Emergency Committee under the International Health Regulations (IHR or Regulations) on the international spread of poliovirus was convened by the WHO Director-General on 14 May 2026 via video conference with affected countries, supported by the WHO Secretariat. The Emergency Committee reviewed the latest epidemiological data on wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) and circulating vaccine-derived polioviruses (cVDPV) in the context of the global targets to interrupt endemic WPV1 transmission in 2026 and to stop cVDPV2 outbreaks by 2028 with subsequent certification of WPV1 eradication and cVDPV2 elimination. Technical updates were received about the situation in the 08/25/2026

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On 18 August 2026, the Emergency Committee regarding the epidemic of Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo met for the second time to reassess the situation, in line with International Health Regulations (2005). 08/24/2026

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Assessing damage, identifying priority needs and maintaining essential health services remain key priorities.Washington, D.C., 20 August 2026 (PAHO) – Just over one week since a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck Colombia on 10 August, the health response is moving into its next phase, with efforts focused on assessing damage levels to health… 08/21/2026

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Last week, the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) requested a release of Ervebo vaccines from the global Ebola virus disease vaccine stockpile, managed by the International Coordinating Group on Vaccine Provision (ICG). The request was for use of the vaccine in the current Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak. Ervebo vaccine is licensed and recommended for use in outbreaks of Ebola virus disease (previously called Zaire ebolavirus). On Monday, the ICG informed the DRC government of an immediate initial release of 70 000 doses. 08/20/2026

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One in four adolescents aged 13–17 in Latin America and the Caribbean reports experiencing bullying at school. The new toolkit highlights the health impacts of bullying and cyberbullying and provides practical tools to prevent and address them.Washington, D.C., August 17, 2026 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) launched the… 08/17/2026

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14 August 2026: Globally, more than 1 billion people live with a mental health condition. Yet, in many countries access to mental health care is extremely limited. Responding to this need, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) have signed a three-year agreement to increase access to care for people living with mental, neurological and substance use conditions in Jordan and Nepal as part of the WHO Special Initiative for Mental Health. The partnership offers important potential to raise awareness about mental health, encourage help-seeking and to leverage the global and local influence of both organizations. 08/14/2026

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Too many mothers and families around the world still lack access to services and interventions that enable and support breastfeeding. 07/31/2026

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The Ministry of Health has launched a 30-day consultation on allowing the sale and use of certain devices that function as hearing aids, without a prescription. 07/26/2026

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An Ontario couple who disembarked from the remote South Atlantic island of St. Helena are isolating in Grey Bruce. A third who may have been exposed on a flight is in Peel Region. 07/26/2026

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