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Medical Residency Surge: Balancing Quantity and Quality
By Mauricio Gonzalez Urquijo - Mon, 01/19/2026 - 08:00
Mexico’s medical residency expansion must prioritize training quality and governance to ensure long-term patient safety, writes Mauricio Gonzalez.
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New WHO Manuals Highlight Shift Toward Preventive Food Safety
By Aura Moreno - Mon, 01/19/2026 - 07:59
WHO releases updated manuals to strengthen foodborne disease surveillance as governments and industry push for prevention and early detection
Mexico Allocates MX$1 Billion to Restore Lerma–Santiago River
By Eliza Galeana - Thu, 01/15/2026 - 11:52
The Mexican government will invest MX$1.03 billion in 2026 to expand the recovery of the Lerma–Santiago river basin.
Poor Waste Management Poses Growing Public Health Risk to Mexico
By Aura Moreno - Thu, 01/15/2026 - 10:03
Poor waste management in Mexico is driving health risks, disease exposure, and rising system costs as recycling and enforcement lag behind.
WHO Flags Rising Drug Use Disorders Across the Americas
By MBN Staff - Wed, 01/14/2026 - 18:09
A WHO study shows drug use disorders are rising across the Americas, driven by opioids and widening gaps in prevention and treatment.
Mexico Raises Health Taxes on Sugary Drinks, Tobacco for 2026
By Aura Moreno - Wed, 01/14/2026 - 08:43
Mexico enacted higher excise taxes on sugary drinks and tobacco to curb consumption and raise public revenue amid health concerns.
UNAM Introduces Liver-on-a-Chip, a Drug Testing Breakthrough
By Aura Moreno - Tue, 01/13/2026 - 09:02
UNAM has developed Latin America’s first liver-on-a-chip, a breakthrough for drug testing and biomedical research.
Healthcare in 2026: From Transactional to Orchestrated Care
By Rafael Lopez Schietekat - Mon, 01/12/2026 - 06:30
Mexico’s healthcare focus must shift to models that orchestrate a health outcome, including tech-enabled primary care, writes Rafael Lopez Schietekat.
Trachoma at Risk Population Drops 94% Since 2002
By Aura Moreno - Fri, 01/09/2026 - 16:28
The population needing trachoma interventions fell below 100 million in 2025, reflecting decades of global public health efforts.
US Releases Dietary Guidelines Emphasizing Protein, Whole Foods
By MBN Staff - Fri, 01/09/2026 - 07:25
The US released updated dietary guidelines that emphasize whole foods, higher protein intake, and full-fat dairy.