As mandated by the Constitution of the Pan American Health Organization, I have the honor of submitting the Quinquennial Report 2003-2007 on the activities of the Pan American Sanitary Bureau, Regional Office of the World Health Organization. The report analyzes the most relevant information on compliance with the technical cooperation program during this period, within the framework of the strategic and programmatic orientations defined by the Governing Bodies of the Pan American Health Organization for the quinquennium 2003-2007.

Dr. Mirta Roses Periago
Director Pan American Health Organization

In accordance with the provisions of the Constitution of the Pan American Health Organization, I have the honor to present the 2003-2004 annual report on the activities of the Pan American Sanitary Bureau, Regional Office of the World Health Organization. The report highlights the major events that have taken place during this period in the course of carrying out the program of technical cooperation within the framework of the Strategic Plan for the Pan American Sanitary Bureau, 2002-2007, defined by the Governing Bodies of the Pan American Health Organization.

This report is supplemented by the Financial Report of the Director and Report of the External Auditor, 1 January 2002-31 December 2003.

Dr. Mirta Roses Periago
Director Pan American Health Organization

Convinced that "exchange and cooperation among countries and institutions are the essence of the work of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)", on 31 January 2003, I assumed the responsibility and commitment to make use of "the potential of the existing resources and interest in promoting health and development activities (…) to develop new programs that are both useful and relevant to all the countries".

Dr. Mirta Roses Periago
Director Pan American Health Organization

In accordance with the provisions of the Constitution of the Pan American Health Organization, I have the honor to present the 2007–2008 annual report on the work of the Pan American Sanitary Bureau, Regional Office of the World Health Organization. The report highlights the Bureau's major work in providing technical cooperation during this period within the framework of the 2003–2007 and 2008–2012 Strategic Plans of the Pan American Sanitary Bureau, defined by the Governing Bodies of the Pan American Health Organization.

Dr. Mirta Roses Periago
Director Pan American Health Organization

In accordance with the provisions of the Constitution of the Pan American Health Organization, I have the honor to present the 2008–2009 annual report on the work of the Pan American Sanitary Bureau, Regional Office for the Americas of the World Health Organization. The report highlights the Bureau's major work in providing technical cooperation during this period within the framework of the 2008–2012 Strategic Plan of the Pan American Sanitary Bureau, defined by the Governing Bodies of the Pan American Health Organization.

Dr. Mirta Roses Periago
Director Pan American Health Organization

In accordance with the provisions of the Constitution of the Pan American Health Organization, I have the honor to present the 2009–2010 annual report on the work of the Pan American Sanitary Bureau, Regional Office for the Americas of the World Health Organization. The report highlights the Bureau's major work in providing technical cooperation during this period within the framework of the 2008–2012 Strategic Plan of the Pan American Sanitary Bureau, defined by the Governing Bodies of the Pan American Health Organization.

Dr. Mirta Roses Periago
Director Pan American Health Organization

The Millennium Development Goals are the most ambitious endeavor ever pursued against human deprivation and the first to place health at the center of development. They give us an unparalleled opportunity to improve health and equity by mobilizing coordinated multisectoral action to fight disease and improve the social determinants of health.

Dr. Mirta Roses Periago
Director

In accordance with the provisions of the Constitution of the Pan American Health Organization, I have the honor to present the 2008-2012 quinquennial report on the work of the Pan American Sanitary Bureau, Regional Office of the World Health Organization for the Americas. The report highlights the Bureau's major work in providing technical cooperation during this period within the framework of the 2008–2012 Strategic Plan of the Pan American Health Organization, defined by the Governing Bodies of the Pan American Health Organization.

Mirta Roses Periago
Director