PAHO Publishes First Guidelines for the Treatment of Tungiasis, a Neglected Disease That Affects Millions

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PAHO Publishes First Guidelines for the Treatment of Tungiasis, a Neglected Disease That Affects Millions

By: Paho.org Washington, D.C., 3 September 2025 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has released the world’s first evidence-based guidelines for the treatment of tungiasis, a parasitic disease that affects millions of people in vulnerable communities across Latin America, the Caribbean, and sub-Saharan Africa. Tungiasis is a neglected tropical disease caused by the female […]

Diabetes: A Deadly Chronic Disease Disproportionately Impacting Non-White Communities and Poverty-Stricken Areas

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Diabetes: A Deadly Chronic Disease Disproportionately Impacting Non-White Communities and Poverty-Stricken Areas

By Janet Howard Diabetes remains one of America’s deadliest chronic diseases, particularly devastating to non-white communities, where it often becomes entrenched as a disease of poverty. Predominantly affecting African American, Hispanic, Native American, and Asian communities, diabetes reflects deep-rooted inequities stemming from economic disparities, limited healthcare access, and systemic racism. At its core, diabetes is […]