# Public health initiatives in Latin America > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/public-health-initiatives-in-latin-america > Updated: 2026-10-10T08:00:00.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Public health authorities in various Latin American regions are implementing diverse strategies to address different epidemiological challenges. In Oaxaca, Mexico, and Manizales, Colombia, efforts have focused on strengthening surveillance and preventing zoonotic diseases. Oaxaca launched a companion animal registry to improve sanitary strategies and epidemiological vigilance against rabies, while Manizales introduced a training program for health teams to identify and report public health risks and vector-borne diseases. Concurrently, health officials in Mexico and Paraguay are addressing the rise of non-communicable diseases. In Baja California, the Mexican Social Security Institute is promoting nutritional changes to combat diabetes and hypertension. In Paraguay, data indicates significant challenges with weight management, reporting that 7 out of 10 adults are overweight, with obesity and hypertension affecting large portions of the population. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-10: Public health officials address rising obesity and chronic disease rates Health officials in Mexico and Paraguay are addressing rising obesity rates and the prevalence of chronic diseases like diabetes and hypertension through nutritional guidance and public health data. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/public-health-officials-address-rising-obesity-and-chronic-disease-rates ### 2026-10-01: Health authorities in Oaxaca and Manizales launch new disease prevention initiatives Health departments in Oaxaca, Mexico, and Manizales, Colombia, are launching new initiatives to improve disease surveillance and community health through pet registration and specialized medical training. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/health-authorities-in-oaxaca-and-manizales-launch-new-disease-prevention-initiatives --- Cite as: Public health initiatives in Latin America. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/public-health-initiatives-in-latin-america