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OPS y Special Olympics International firman acuerdo para promover la salud inclusiva de personas con discapacidad intelectual y del desarrollo (opens the original article on PAHO)
PAHO and Special Olympics International sign framework agreement to advance inclusive health for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities Cristina Mitchell 26 Oct 2026
Summit in Samarkand, a boon for child wellbeing and health (opens the original article on UN News)
Representatives from across the international community are meeting in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, to ensure that children everywhere can thrive in a world marred by war, climate chaos and other fundamental challenges.
Health Canada announces new supports to improve the health of Black Canadians (opens the original article on Health Canada)
Today, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced more than $6 million in funding under the Substance Use and Addictions Program and the Supporting Community Mental Health Crisis Response Initiative.
Backgrounder: Health Canada announces new supports to improve the health of Black Canadians (opens the original article on Health Canada)
Today, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced more than $6 million in funding under the Substance Use and Addictions Program and the Supporting Community Mental Health Crisis Response Initiative.
Federal, Provincial and Territorial (FPT) Health Ministers' Meeting (opens the original article on Health Canada)
Today, Canada’s Federal, Provincial and Territorial (FPT) Ministers of Health and Ministers of Mental Health, Addictions, and Recovery met in Winnipeg to discuss key health priorities facing Canadians.
Health workers tackle taboos over drinking with new AI tool (opens the original article on UN News)
A new AI-powered hub for health professionals aims to help identify alcohol-related risks and launch discussions with patients, including the link between drinking and cancer, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Wednesday.
Message from the Minister of Health – World Mental Health Day (opens the original article on PHAC)
As we mark World Mental Health Day and bring Mental Illness Awareness Week to a close this weekend, we reflect on the importance of having open conversations about mental health.
Message from the Minister of Health on World Alzheimer's Day (opens the original article on PHAC)
On World Alzheimer’s Day, the Minister raises awareness of dementia and highlights Canada’s latest national dementia strategy report and the authorization of two new treatments for mild cognitive impairment or early-stage Alzheimer’s disease.
Message from the Minister of Health on World Suicide Prevention Day (opens the original article on PHAC)
On World Suicide Prevention Day, we renew our commitment to preventing suicide, to supporting people who may be struggling, and to creating spaces for open, compassionate conversations that can help save lives.
Updated 30 Oct 2026, 18:44 EDT. Headlines and short summaries link to the original publishers.