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Sugary Drink Taxes, Influenza, Diagnostics: The Week in Health
By Sofía Garduño - Thu, 01/15/2026 - 10:10
This week, the WHO called for taxes on sugary drinks, PAHO issued alerts on influenza, and Mexico announced plans to build a diagnostic center.
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PAHO Urges Vigilance as Flu, RSV Circulate Together
By Sofía Garduño - Wed, 01/14/2026 - 10:32
PAHO warns that simultaneous flu and RSV circulation could strain health systems and calls for surveillance and preparedness across the Americas.
Flu Alerts, Policy, Prevention: The Week in Health
By Sofía Garduño - Thu, 12/18/2025 - 16:00
This week authorities tracked the spread of a new influenza A(H3N2) subclade and Mexico strengthened a prevention-focused national health policy.
Mexico Confirms Vaccine Coverage for Influenza A(H3N2) Subclade K
By MBN Staff - Thu, 12/18/2025 - 08:21
Mexico’s Health Ministry says vaccines and treatments cover H3N2 subclade K as WHO tracks its global spread and vaccination efforts intensify.
Mexico Urges Mask Use, Vaccination After H3N2 Subclade K Case
By MBN Staff - Wed, 12/17/2025 - 09:37
Mexico’s Ministry of Health urges citizens to use masks and vaccinate after detecting a case of influenza A(H3N2) subclade K.
WHO Warns of Global Spread of Influenza A(H3N2) Subclade K
By Sofía Garduño - Mon, 12/15/2025 - 11:44
Global spread of influenza A(H3N2) subclade K prompts heightened surveillance, with no severity increase reported.
Avian Influenza Activity Expands Across Americas: PAHO
By MBN Staff - Thu, 11/27/2025 - 09:42
PAHO reports expanding avian influenza activity across the Americas, with rising outbreaks in birds, mammals, and isolated human cases.
Vaccine Hesitancy Threatens Public Health Gains
By Sofía Garduño - Mon, 09/08/2025 - 10:31
Global vaccine hesitancy and misinformation threaten public health progress, with Mexico facing gaps despite major investments.
Influenza Market to Reach US$12.8 Billion by 2029: BCC Research
By MBN Staff - Mon, 07/21/2025 - 16:59
The global influenza market is set to reach US$12.8 billion by 2029, driven by rapid diagnostics and vaccine uptake, says BCC Research.
WHO Announces Vaccine Recommendations
By MBN Staff - Tue, 03/04/2025 - 10:34
WHO provided recommendations for the 2025–2026 northern hemisphere influenza season to help guide vaccine production and approvals.