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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.
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Mexico Raises Health Taxes on Sugary Drinks, Tobacco for 2026
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PAHO Calls for Stronger Financial Protection in the Americas
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The Global Cancer Burden and the Outlook for Latin America
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