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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. 09/30/2026

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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. 09/30/2026

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The Andean Health and Climate Change Plan 2026–2031 seeks to strengthen surveillance and early warning systems, promote climate-resilient health services, and deepen regional cooperation to address climate-related health risks.Washington, D.C., September 30, 2026 (PAHO) – At a side event during the 63rd Directing Council, the Pan American… 09/30/2026

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Washington, D.C., September 30, 2026 (PAHO) – Health authorities from the Americas approved a new regional strategy on health security to strengthen countries’ ability to prevent, prepare for, and respond to health emergencies, as disasters, outbreaks and other health threats become increasingly frequent and complex. Approved during… 09/30/2026

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Washington, D.C., 30 September 2026 (PAHO) – Health leaders from across the Americas have adopted a new regional Plan of Action on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) 2027–2031, aimed at strengthening efforts to prevent, detect and respond to drug-resistant infections while protect the effectiveness of life-saving medicines.Approved during the… 09/30/2026

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Heat-related illness at mass gatherings, such as major sporting, religious and cultural events, has become a significant public health and operational risk, affecting spectators, attendees, volunteers and workers. The World Health Organization (WHO) has today published a new review of evidence with guidance showing that most of the heat-related illnesses at major events can be prevented or treated on site when timely risk management measures are put in place. 09/30/2026

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Anxiety disorders, health conditions and past trauma can make driving nerve-wracking — help is available 09/30/2026

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Washington, D.C., 29 September 2026 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) today recognized five countries and territories of the Americas for major disease elimination achievements over the past year, marking new progress toward the regional goal of eliminating more than 30 communicable diseases and related conditions by 2030.During… 09/30/2026

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Cholera deaths increased by 30% in 2025, despite fewer cases being reported to the World Health Organization (WHO). 09/29/2026

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Political leaders meeting at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) renewed their commitment to making the world safer from future pandemics, stressing the need for sustained and more equitable investment and action on pandemic prevention, preparedness and response (PPPR). 09/25/2026

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The World Health Organization (WHO) today announced its recommendations for the viral composition of influenza (or ‘flu’) vaccines for use in the 2027 southern hemisphere influenza season. The announcement was made following an international consultation on the composition of influenza virus vaccines. 09/25/2026

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The World Health Organization (WHO) today announced a major expansion of its prequalification programme to include a wider range of life-saving medical devices such as contraceptives and innovative tuberculosis (TB) screening technologies. This broadens the range of quality-assured, safe and effective products covered by the programme, which already includes in vitro diagnostics (medical tests) and male circumcision devices. 09/25/2026

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