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PAHO Highlights Primary Care Role in NCD Control
By Sofía Garduño - Thu, 01/08/2026 - 08:53
Stronger primary care can reduce NCD deaths and improve chronic disease management across the Americas, says PAHO.
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UN Adopts First Joint Declaration on NCDs, Mental Health
By Sofía Garduño - Tue, 12/16/2025 - 16:12
UN Member States adopt a joint declaration setting 2030 targets to curb noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and expand mental healthcare.
INSP Inaugurates Global Hub for Health, Food Policy Innovation
By MBN Staff - Tue, 11/18/2025 - 11:49
Mexico expands its global role in food policy and chronic disease prevention through a new international hub led by the INSP and CINyS.
Heart Disease, Diabetes Drive Mortality Rise in Mexico: INEGI
By Aura Moreno - Wed, 11/12/2025 - 10:25
INEGI reports a 2.5% rise in deaths in 2024, driven by heart disease, diabetes, and cancer, underscoring Mexico’s growing chronic disease burden.
Scaling Interventions Could Reduce NCD Burden: McKinsey
By Sofía Garduño - Wed, 09/24/2025 - 11:30
Scaling proven health interventions could save 28 million lives annually and add US$11 trillion to global GDP by 2050, says McKinsey.
WHO Urges a 50% Tax Hike on Tobacco, Alcohol by 2035
By Sofía Garduño - Fri, 07/04/2025 - 15:32
WHO launches “3 by 35” to cut NCDs and raise US$1 trillion, urging countries to raise taxes on tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks by 50% by 2035.
WHO Report Shows Health Progress Stalled Since Pandemic
By MBN Staff - Tue, 05/20/2025 - 12:21
Global health progress has stalled post-COVID-19, with drops in life expectancy and rising chronic disease deaths, reports the WHO.
PAHO Celebrates a Year of Progress in the Americas
By MBN Staff - Mon, 12/23/2024 - 13:08
PAHO celebrates significant strides in the region in 2024, including notable milestones in disease elimination and maternal health.
Why Latin America Needs Value-Based Healthcare Now
By Hector Barillas - Tue, 09/24/2024 - 12:00
Hector Barillas discusses how VBHC is making waves in some of the world’s most advanced economies and why Latin America cannot afford to lag behind.
Small Investments in Digital Health Could Save 2 Million Lives
By Sofía Garduño - Tue, 09/24/2024 - 11:51
A US$0.24 annual investment in digital health could save over 2 million lives in the next decade and ease pressure on healthcare systems, says WHO.