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Epidemiological Alert: Increase in Circulation of Jungle Yellow Fever Virus in the Americas

Aedes aegypti mosquitoSince October 2008, an intense increase in the circulation of the jungle yellow fever virus has been observed in the Americas, affecting Argentina and Brazil in the southern part of the continent, Colombia and Venezuela in the Andean region, and Trinidad and Tobago in the Caribbean.

Last Updated on Tuesday, 27 January 2009 05:16
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24th RESSCAD to happen in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, January 28-29

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24th RESSCAD logoDelegations at the highest level of the health sector in the countries of Central America and the Dominican Republic will meet in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, to discuss health issues that require common action.

Last Updated on Friday, 23 January 2009 04:14
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Safe Surgery Checklist Drops Death and Surgery Complications by One Third


Trials in eight countries around the world herald dramatic successes in reducing surgical adverse events.

Last Updated on Friday, 16 January 2009 08:48
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Health authorities, including the Ministers of Health of Central America and the Dominican Republic will meet on January 28-29 at the 24th RESSCAD, to promote the exchange of experiences, as well as the discussion of common problems in health and the environment.

Last Updated on Friday, 23 January 2009 03:59
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Experts Say Lowering Salt Consumption Should Be a Top Public Health Priority

A group of international nutrition and health experts convened by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) says that cutting the amount of salt in people's diets could save thousands of lives and improve the health of millions in the Western Hemisphere and around the world.

Last Updated on Monday, 02 February 2009 04:51
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