Washington, D.C., May 3, 2009 (PAHO/WHO) - Guaranteeing access for developing countries to vaccines, including a possible vaccine for the new influenza A(H1N1) virus, is a major concern of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), the regional office for the Americas of the World Health Organization (WHO), a PAHO vaccine expert said.
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Recent readiness efforts mean countries are better prepared to respond
Washington, D.C., May 1, 2009 (PAHO) — Addressing a special session of the Permanent Council of the Organization of American States (OAS) in Washington, the Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Mirta Roses, said that much more information is needed to…
Latin America and Caribbean on Alert for "Influenza A/H1N1"
Washington, D. C., april 29, 2009 (PAHO/WHO) — Health authorities throughout Latin America and the Caribbean are activating national pandemic preparedness plans, stepping up disease surveillance and preparing for possible outbreaks of influenza A(H1N1) within their…
World Health Organization 27 April 2009
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Geneva, 26 April 2009 , Press Briefing with Dr Keiji Fukuda, WHO Assistant Director-General - Health Security and…
Washington, April 7, 2009 (PAHO) - Hospitals and other health facilities should be built to withstand the impact of natural disasters and should continue providing essential health services during and after emergencies, public health experts said today during a celebration of World Health Day at the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO).…
Celebration of World Health Day 2009 will be held at the headquarters of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) on Tuesday, April 7, 2009, 9:30 a.m. This year's World Health Day campaign focuses on the need to make hospitals safe in disasters.WHAT: This year's World Health Day campaign focuses on the need to make hospitals safe in…
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