On 14 November, the global health community will mark World Diabetes Day 2020. This year's theme is The Nurse and Diabetes to raise awareness of the important role that nurses play for people living with diabetes.

Over the last decade, the lifetime risk of stroke for people aged 35 and over has increased from 1 in 6 to 1 in 4. Yet, 90% of strokes are associated with mobidiable and preventable risk factors. This year's campaign focuses on exercise as a method of prevention. That's why the World Stroke Organization (WSO) is calling everyone to Join the MoveMent and be a part of the world's biggest dance chain on #WorldStrokeDay.

Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)’s Directing Council took place from Monday 28 September - Tuesday 29 September 2020 and was held virtually for the first time with more than 400 participants connected. What last year was a weeklong meeting, this time shrank to two days. The focus of the Directing Council was centred on the response to COVID-19, and administrative, financial, and constitutional matters.