Drug use disorders a growing public health concern in the Americas, PAHO study finds at HealthBulance.

PAHO, the World Bank, and the IDB initiative has driven health system transformation and aligned more than one billion dollars in investments across five countries. Brazil expressed its support, signing a letter of intent.Rio de Janeiro, 28 January 2026 — The Alliance for Primary Health Care (PHC) in the Americas, a joint initiative of the Pan… 01/29/2026

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The province of Manitoba has recruited 13 U.S.-trained physicians to practice in communities as part of an effort to improve access to family doctors and reduce wait times. 01/28/2026

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Saskatchewan’s First Nations Health Ombudsperson’s Office says they received a healthcare complaint from Trevor Dubois in the months preceding his death. 01/28/2026

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'I shouldn't have to go out of country. I feel like I should be able to get that care and that help here where I am, but it's just not possible,' said Talia Assu-Gregg, 20. 01/28/2026

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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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Washington, D.C., January 10, 2026 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has urged countries across the Americas to remain vigilant and strengthen health system preparedness in response to the simultaneous circulation of seasonal influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). This situation could place additional pressure on… 01/28/2026

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Washington, D.C., 14 January 2026 (PAHO) – Drug use disorders are a major and growing public health problem in the Americas. Drug use is among the top 10 risk factors contributing to all-cause mortality and disability in the Region, according to findings published in the Pan American Journal of Public Health.In 2021, an estimated 17.7 million… 01/28/2026

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Washington, D.C., 16 January 2026 (PAHO) — The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Regional Monitoring and Re-Verification Commission for Measles, Rubella, and Congenital Rubella Syndrome (RVC) has invited the United States and Mexico to meet virtually on April 13th, 2026, to review their measles elimination status.The meeting follows measles… 01/28/2026

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A new report by PAHO and UNICEF warns of the impact of violence from an early age and calls for strengthening prevention, protection and response from health, education and social protection systems to break the cycle of violence and ensure safe environments.PANAMA CITY / WASHINGTON, D.C., 26 January 2026 – In Latin America and the Caribbean… 01/28/2026

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A new poll suggests Ontarians are waiting too long for diagnostic tests and specialist appointments, causing unnecessary stress and putting patients’ health at risk. 12/23/2025

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What happens if PSA levels start rising after surgery or radiation for prostate cancer? Sometimes men live the rest of their lives with a rising PSA without ever developing metastases. Now, an ultra-sensitive scanning technology is raising new questions about biochemical recurrence and how to manage it. 12/19/2025

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The Ontario Hospital Association issued a statement Tuesday, saying there was an alarming increase in cases, which have now hit a three-year high. 12/17/2025

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A Saskatoon nurse wants to see increased safety measures at the city's health facilities after a man entered a hospital with a sawed-off shotgun late last month. 12/09/2025

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Nurses in Saskatoon are fighting for more security features in hospitals after a violent incident with a patient concealing a shotgun at St. Paul's Hospital. 12/06/2025

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Flu season has arrived early, with CHEO reporting eight times more cases than last year as hospitals warn of rising infections among children and seniors. 12/04/2025

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As part of its plans to improve access to primary care, the government announced it would expand the number of places available at Ontario’s medical schools would be increased. 12/03/2025

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