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Mexico Launches Digital School Health Record
By Sofía Garduño - Tue, 07/15/2025 - 16:03
Mexico's Ministry of Education rolled out a digital health report for 3 million primary students as part of a national school health strategy.
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By MBN Staff - Thu, 05/29/2025 - 09:30
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By Eliza Galeana - Thu, 05/08/2025 - 13:47
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By Eliza Galeana - Mon, 05/05/2025 - 10:13
Civil society groups launched Mi Escuela Saludable, a platform for monitoring compliance and promoting healthy eating.

Mexico Proposes Mandatory School Exercise to Fight Child Obesity
By Sofía Garduño - Tue, 04/29/2025 - 08:41
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Mexico’s junk food ban in schools faces logistical, cultural, and infrastructure challenges despite its goal to fight obesity.

Mexico Bans Junk Food in Schools With Industry Support
By Eliza Galeana - Wed, 03/19/2025 - 18:08
SEP secured an agreement with major food companies to prohibit junk food sales in schools as part of the Live Healthy, Live Happy initiative.