World Health Day 2007 — “Invest in Health, Build a Safer Future”
Press Releases
HHS Secretary Leavitt, at World Health Day session, outlines U.S. commitment to health in Latin America (4/4/2007)
The United States is committed to advancing social justice and investing in health in the Americas, U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Michael Leavitt said this week at a World Health Day observance at the Pan American Health Organization. Read more
Emerging Threats Demand New Approach to Preparedness (4/3/2007)
The SARS epidemic, the South Asian tsunami, Hurricane Katrina, and avian influenza all underline a growing need for preparedness planning that addresses multiple hazards and coordinates all levels of government and society, said a panel of public health experts at the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) in Washington, D.C. Read more
World Health Day Focuses On Investing In Health for a Safer Future (3/31/2007)
World Health Day for 2007 “reflects one of the most vital concerns of our times: How can we stay safe in a globalized world, where diseases can spread from one continent to another in mere hours?” according to Dr. Mirta Roses, Director of the Pan American Health Organization. Read more