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Latin American health and social service initiatives

37 clusters · 402 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Rural health initiatives launched in Uruguay and Colombia

By late 2026, health and social service initiatives in Latin America continued to expand through infrastructure upgrades, technological advancements, and community-focused outreach. In Argentina, efforts have expanded to

Measles surge in Americas: Regional outbreaks and responses

41 clusters · 211 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Mexico measles outbreak exceeds 20,000 cases

The measles outbreak across the Americas continues to pose significant public health challenges. In Mexico, the situation has escalated, with total infections reaching 20,350 and 50 deaths reported since February 2025. T

Rising suicide rates and mental health demand in AR

18 clusters · 145 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Argentina addresses rising youth suicide rates

Argentina continues to face a critical mental health crisis, with suicide rates reaching a record high of 11.8 cases per 100,000 inhabitants in 2025, totaling 5,209 recorded deaths. This represents a 22.6% increase over

Regional measles, pertussis & dengue outbreaks continue

35 clusters · 124 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Peru reports 59% increase in dengue deaths amid El Niño heat

Honduras’ pertussis epidemic has accelerated, with confirmed cases climbing to about 190 by mid‑2026 and infant deaths rising to 15. Measles activity in Honduras has shifted to sustained local transmission, with sixteen

Mental health initiatives in Argentina

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Mental health and social issues addressed in regional workshops and congresses

Health professionals and government officials in Argentina have been organizing various initiatives to address mental health challenges. In Tucumán, the third clinical symposium, ‘Adolescencias desalojadas. Tratables e i

Pitbull attack on child in Santiago del Estero

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Hospital del Niño Jesús reports favorable recovery for girl attacked by pitbull

A young child in Santiago del Estero suffered serious injuries following a pitbull attack. The incident occurred when a neighbor’s dog entered a family’s patio, resulting in severe cranial and facial wounds. Following t

Tucumán medical research and public health surveillance

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Tucumán advances vaccine research and epidemiological surveillance

Tucumán has developed into an international center for vaccine research through long-term collaboration between public hospitals, private laboratories, and the Mayo Clinic. A significant achievement includes a global cli