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Chile becomes first country in South America validated for eliminating dog-transmitted rabies as a public health problem |
Chile has become the first country in South America to receive the World Health Organization (WHO) validation for eliminating dog-transmitted rabies as a public health problem. The recognition highlights more than 50 years of progress without a human case of rabies and confirms the country's capacity to prevent transmission from re-emerging. |
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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. 11/09/2026
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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. 11/09/2026
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A chronic cough may be a sign of fluid buildup in your lungs when your heart isn’t working well 11/09/2026
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This low-impact activity could boost your cardiorespiratory health 11/09/2026
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Having a close family member with lupus doesn’t guarantee you’ll develop it, but it may raise your risk 11/09/2026
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WHO invites feedback on a draft target product profile for wearable devices to measure physical activity and sedentary behaviour in population health monitoring systems
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Washington, D.C., 6 November 2026 (PAHO) – With Pope Leo XIV due to visit Argentina, Uruguay and Peru from 6 to 17 November, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is encouraging travelers, pilgrims and people attending large religious gatherings to take precautions against measles.The Americas are experiencing a resurgence of measles, with… 11/07/2026
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New PAHO plan aims to accelerate malaria elimination in the Americas over the next four years
he Americas reported approximately 458,000 malaria cases in 2025, 18% fewer than in 2020. But malaria transmission continues in the Region, threatening progress towards elimination. The new 2026–2030 Action Plan sets out measures to strengthen the response, make better use of new tools and approaches, and bring diagnosis and treatment closer to… 11/06/2026
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Madrid, November 5, 2026 (PAHO) – The Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Jarbas Barbosa, called for health to be placed among the political and diplomatic priorities of Ibero-America during a series of high-level meetings held in Madrid on the sidelines of the XXX Ibero-American Summit of Heads of State and Government.… 11/05/2026
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Six climate and health actions could save 1.6 million lives and deliver trillions in benefits each year
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PAHO expands partnerships with Barcelona institutions to drive innovation and strengthen health systems in the Americas
Barcelona, Spain, November 2, 2026 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) strengthened its cooperation with institutions in Catalonia during a visit to Barcelona by its Director, Dr. Jarbas Barbosa, from October 30 to November 2.During the visit, PAHO signed two letters of intent, with the Government of Catalonia and Hospital Clínic… 11/02/2026
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Geneva / Washington, D.C. / Bridgetown, 30 October 2026 - Barbados has eliminated mother-to-child transmission of HIV as a public health problem, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced, marking a major public health milestone resulting from years of sustained efforts to ensure babies are born free of HIV. “I congratulate Barbados on… 10/30/2026