Pan American Health Organization Highlights El Niño's Worsening Health Impacts in Americas

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has issued a regional report detailing significant public health challenges across the Americas due to El Niño. Countries are already experiencing drought, food insecurity, dengue, wildfires, and flooding. With El Niño projected to intensify to "very strong," these health risks are expected to escalate further, impacting regional health systems and populations.