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81st UN General Assembly and Vietnam-Canada partnership

12 clusters · 396 sources · last updated about 22 hours ago

Latest: President To Lam to lead Vietnamese delegation to UN and North America

World leaders are attending the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York under the theme ‘Restoring Trust, Managing Transformation: A United Nations That Delivers for All’. This assembly marks the

Brazilian municipalities expand water, sanitation and flood/

35 clusters · 180 sources · last updated about 23 hours ago

Latest: Bento Gonçalves and Cotiporã declare emergency after heavy rains

Water utilities continue an intensive upgrade programme through July 2026, with Águas do Rio finishing 36 Guandu interventions, Araras replacing 30 km of iron mains, and Porto Alegre installing temporary dikes and submer

Amazon indigenous health and mining crisis

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Bolivian indigenous groups demand studies into Amazon mercury contamination

Indigenous and traditional communities across the Amazon are facing severe health and environmental crises driven by climate change and illegal mining. In Brazil, research indicates that severe droughts, heatwaves, and f

Exercise and Healthy Aging

38 clusters · 124 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Healthy aging strategies for nutrition and bone density

Research continues to strengthen the link between regular physical activity and healthier aging. Studies highlight that exercise supports the brain’s glymphatic waste-clearance system, lowering inflammation and vascular

Healthcare system delays and reform proposals in Brazil

5 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Brazil health policy proposals emerge ahead of 2026 elections

Healthcare systems in Brazil are experiencing significant operational challenges and delays. Initially, reports indicated that patients were transitioning from private insurance to the public sector due to rising premium

Suicide rate trends and social determinants in Brazil

3 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Brazil suicide rates rise amid structural social challenges

Data from the 2026 Public Safety Map indicates that Brazil recorded 16,533 suicides in 2025, a 0.74% increase from the previous year. The highest absolute volume occurred in São Paulo, which saw a 2.53% increase. Regiona

Rio de Janeiro police operations and gang conflicts

6 clusters · 64 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Comando Vermelho logistics leader arrested in Maceió

In the Mangueira region of Rio de Janeiro, protests and road closures occurred on August 12 following a police operation in the Favela do Metrô area. Demonstrators used burning tires and trash containers to block Avenida

Health sector congresses in Brazil

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: CSHS Congress in Manaus addresses climate and health

Various health-focused congresses were held in Brazil in September 2026, addressing different sectors of the national healthcare landscape. In Brasília, the XIII Legal Congress of Supplementary Health focused on the sus

Brazil health response expands amid measles and West Nile

132 clusters · 645 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Amazonas confirms five measles cases in Tabatinga border region

Following the Pan American Health Organization’s warning of a Southern‑Hemisphere respiratory virus surge, Brazil’s health authorities intensified surveillance and vaccination efforts throughout the 2026 winter. Early me

Brazil-Mexico bilateral cooperation

2 clusters · 24 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Brazil and Mexico expand health technology and regulatory cooperation

Brazil and Mexico have entered into several bilateral cooperation agreements to strengthen ties across different sectors. In the tourism sector, the two nations signed an action plan in Mexico City to increase traveler

Pediatric seasonal health risks in Brazil

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Pediatric health alerts issued for heat and seasonal respiratory risks

Health experts in Brazil have issued alerts regarding the impact of seasonal environmental changes on pediatric health. During periods of intense heat and low humidity, children with heart conditions require specialized

Primavera do Leste tourism diversification initiatives

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Primavera do Leste expands nature tourism initiatives

The municipality of Primavera do Leste is working to diversify its tourism sector by focusing on nature and experience-based tourism. While the local economy is currently driven by agribusiness and business-related trave

Brazil SRAG incidence rises in several states

7 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Fiocruz reports rising SRAG incidence in five Brazilian states

By mid-September 2026, epidemiological data from Fiocruz’s InfoGripe bulletin indicates that while national trends for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SRAG) are stabilizing or oscillating, several states are reporting

Brazil insurance: climate risks, digital shifts & AI focus

15 clusters · 32 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Brazilian insurance sector focuses on AI integration and broker training

Brazil’s insurance market is undergoing a structural shift toward business protection, digital transformation, and climate resilience. While the sector represents 6% of national GDP and holds R$ 2.7 trillion in financial

Alcohol consumption and health risk research

4 clusters · 24 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: US alcohol-linked cancer deaths more than double since 1990

Scientific research continues to examine the relationship between alcohol consumption and various health outcomes, including mortality and cancer risks. A study of over 340,000 British adults analyzed between 2006 and 20

Brazil expands Wolbachia mosquito releases

6 clusters · 24 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Betim begins releasing Wolbachia mosquitoes to combat dengue

Brazil is expanding its use of the Wolbachia bacterium to combat dengue, Zika, and chikungunya. Health regulator Anvisa has authorized the commercial production of Wolbachia-modified male Aedes aegypti mosquitoes at a Fl

Medical guidance on STI and HIV testing awareness

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Medical experts call for increased HIV testing awareness for women

Medical specialists are emphasizing the importance of regular sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing and addressing specific gaps in diagnostic awareness. Initially, experts highlighted that even individuals in mo