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06/10/2026
Health tax levels in the Americas remain too low to curb harmful consumption of alcohol and sugary drinks
WASHINGTON, USA, (PAHO) – Levels of health taxes on alcohol and sugar‑sweetened beverages in the Americas remain too low to significantly reduce consumption and prevent noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), even as the region records some of the highest consumption levels in the world, according to two r
06/09/2026
56th OAS General Assembly to be held in Panama City, Panama
WASHINGTON, USA – The 56th OAS General Assembly will take place from June 22 – 24, 2026, at the ATLAPA Convention Center in Panama City, Panama. This will be the third time that Panama has hosted the OAS General Assembly. Previous occasions were in 1996 and 2007.The theme of the 56th General Assemb
06/09/2026
Montserrat joins the Blue Belt Programme
Montserrat is the fourth Caribbean UK Overseas Territory to join the Blue Belt Programme, the UK’s globally acclaimed conservation initiativeMontserrat will gain access to leading scientific expertise and resources as it seeks to establish Marine Protected Areas and increase ecosystem resilienceThis
06/09/2026
FDA expands Sunscreen options for the first time in 20 years
WASHINGTON, USA – US Food and Drug Administration, added bemotrizinol to the list of permitted sunscreen active ingredients, marking a significant milestone in the agency’s efforts to advance sunscreen innovation. Bemotrizinol is the first new active ingredient added to the over-the-counter (OTC)
06/09/2026
US sanctions against Cuba are endangering lives and must be lifted
HAVANA, Cuba – UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk warned on Monday that the expansion of sanctions imposed by the US against Cuba is causing widespread harm to the population and endangering lives. He urged that these sanctions be halted.“The fuel restrictions imposed since early 2026
06/08/2026
PAHO issues health recommendations for travellers and attendees of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
“With Health, We All Win” campaign encourages simple steps to stay safe and enjoy the eventWASHINGTON, USA, (PAHO) — The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has issued new public health recommendations for travellers and people attending mass gatherings during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will
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