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PANAFTOSA Bibliographical Database, Veterinary Public Health Virtual Library (VHS)
The Veterinary Public Health Virtual Library (VHL) of the Pan American Center for Foot-and-Mouth Disease (PANAFTOSA) is the main repository for PAHO information on veterinary public health and zoonotic diseases. Its bibliographical database on scientific literature provides not only the reference but also an abstract and access to the downloadable full texts in PDF.(19/Sep/2005)
In English PANAFTOSA
en español PANAFTOSA
em Português PANAFTOSA
Virtual Library in Veterinary Public Health (VHL PANAFTOSA)
The goal of the Virtual Health Library in Veterinary Public Health of the Pan American Center for Foot-and-Mouth Disease is to facilitate user access to different virtual information resources in the area of veterinary public health, at the national (i.e. in the countries) and international level.(16/Jan/2004)
In English VHL PANAFTOSA
en español BVS PANAFTOSA
em Português BVS PANAFTOSA
Other Resources
Regional Events Directory, Veterinary Public Health
This list shows upcoming events in the area of veterinary public health, zoonoses, and animal health. It is kept updated by the Veterinary Public Health Virtual Library (VHS) of the Pan American Center for Foot-and-Mouth Disease (PANAFTOSA).(19/Sep/2005)
In English PANAFTOSA
en español PANAFTOSA
em Português PANAFTOSA
Zoonoses / Animal Health
This page offers the user a panoramic view of all PAHO materials on animal health and zoonoses (i.e. diseases that people can get from animals). The documents are organized according to the following categories: surveillance, prevention and control, PAHO activities, Other PAHO Materials, and General Information/Links. It also contains a listing of featured items for all categories with the most important documents from each, and a side bar containing frequently requested items, upcoming events, and/or new books.(12/May/2003)
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WHO Disease Outbreak News
This link provides access to the latest WHO updates and archives on disease outbreaks throughout the world.(14/Nov/2002)
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en español OMS
en Français OMS
Periodical Publications
Bulletin of the Pan American Foot-and-Mouth Disease Center
This issue of the PANAFTOSA bulletin, from the Pan American Foot-and-Mouth Disease Center in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, assigned the task of research and monitoring of foot-and-mouth disease and other zoonotic diseases. This issue contains four relevant journal articles, 22 abstracts of related articles, a bibliography on vesicular diseases, and more. This page offers access to each section in PDF files. The bulletin is published in three languages: English, Spanish and Portuguese.(30/Apr/2001)
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Technical Documents
Health Surveillance and Disease Prevention and Control at PAHO
This page describes the PAHO Technical Area for Health Surveillance and Disease Prevention and Control(HSD), its mission and objectives, what it does in terms of projects and activities. It contains links to the four technical groups and the Pan American Center under its umbrella. Note: Prior to June 2006, the Area was named Disease Prevention and Control.(3/Jun/2008)
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RIMSA: Inter-American Meeting, at Ministerial Level, on Health and Agriculture
RIMSA stands for Inter-American Meeting in Health and Agriculture at Ministerial Level. It is the only regional forum for collaboration and coordination among the health and agricultural sectors, at the highest political level. PAHO counts on this meeting to development technical cooperation in the area of Veterinary Public Health. This page provides an overview of RIMSA and its documentation.(19/May/2008)
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RIMSA 15: Inter-American Meeting at Ministerial Level on Health and Agriculture (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 11–12 June 2008)
Comprehensive new site: PAHO will once again hold its biennial meeting where ministers of health and agriculture discuss common concerns related to animal diseases, diseases transmitted to human by animals, and agricultural/livestock production and food safety. This year's theme is Agriculture and Health: Alliance for Equity and Rural Development in the Americas.(19/May/2008)
In English PANAFTOSA
en español PANAFTOSA
em Português PANAFTOSA
