The deadline for the submission of nominations is Friday, 20 November 2026, at 17:00 h (GMT) / 12:00 PM (EST or Washington DC Time).The World Health Organization (WHO) is calling for nominations to the World No Tobacco Day Awards for individuals or organizations in each of the six WHO Regions for their accomplishments in the area of tobacco…
The World Health Organization (WHO) announced the theme for World No Tobacco Day 2027: “Mental well-being – protecting young minds from tobacco and nicotine.” The campaign will raise awareness of the impact of tobacco and nicotine use on mental well-being, particularly among children and young people, and challenge misleading narratives that…
PAHO Director Dr. Jarbas Barbosa opened the launch of the campaign marking the 40th anniversary of the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion, warning about “the persistence of health inequities, the health impacts of climate change, and the growing burden of noncommunicable diseases.”Washington, D.C., 14 September 2026 — PAHO Director Dr. Jarbas…
Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer Joss Reimer said that the principles of the Ottawa Charter continue to guide responses to challenges such as noncommunicable diseases, health inequities, the climate crisis, and misinformation through actions that address the social, economic, and environmental determinants of health.Washington, D.C., 14…
Washington, D.C., September 15, 2026. The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA) has authorized the progression to Phase I clinical trials of the COVID-19 messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccine candidate developed by Bio-Manguinhos/Fiocruz with support from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), the World Health Organization (WHO), the Medicines…
Washington, D.C., 9 September 2026—On World Physiotherapy Day, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) reaffirmed the essential role of physiotherapy and rehabilitation in helping people achieve and maintain functioning, independence, health, and participation throughout the life course.Observed annually on 8 September, World Physiotherapy Day…
The series “BIREME 2026: New Releases and Updates” has been establishing a regular platform to present BIREME’s products, services, innovations, and technical cooperation outcomes, as well as to foster exchange with professionals, partner institutions, and cooperation networks in the Region of the Americas. Between March and June, the first five…
The International Day of Indigenous Peoples on August 9 highlights the theme, “Recognizing Indigenous Midwifery: Safeguarding Life and Well-being.” This international mobilization draws attention to the role of Indigenous midwives as guardians of systems of knowledge, values, and practices developed and passed down over generations.The United…
Brasilia, September 2, 2026 (PAHO) – Health authorities and representatives from 16 countries across the Americas are participating in the first joint meeting of the Essential Public Health Functions Network (RedFESP), the Network of National Health Funds in the Americas (REFSA), and the Network to Advance Integrated Health Services Networks (…