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The Pan American Health Organization is the international health agency for the Americas and the Regional Office of the World Health Organization. PAHO works with countries throughout the region to improve and protect people's health.

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31 Oct 2023
PAHO and European Union discuss main health challenges in the Americas
Campus Virtual de Salud Pública
30 Oct 2023
With over 2.5 million users, PAHO's Virtual Campus for Public Health celebrates 20 years of operation 
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26 Oct 2023
Cinema and health come together in a special showing in Mexico City
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Caribbean Nursing Instructors Learn Clinical Simulation Techniques in Brazil to Strengthen Professional Training
Ecuador protects human health by restricting use of antibiotics in poultry farming
Ecuador protects human health by restricting use of antibiotics in poultry farming
La Gonâve Island on the horizon (left), view from the city of Jeremie, Grand’Anse department.
Cholera: Reaching isolated populations on La Gonâve Island, Haiti
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Briefing Note: West Nile virus disease Brazil - 20 September 2023
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Risk Assessment for public health related to outbreaks caused by Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) A(H5N1), clade 2.3.4.4b, in animal species in the Region of the Americas - 20 September 2023
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Events of the Empowered Communities Initiative
3 Nov 2023
Upcoming events of the Empowered Communities Initiative
Events of the Empowered Communities Initiative
Upcoming events of the Empowered Communities Initiative
3 Nov 2023
Malaria Champions of the Americas 2023
Malaria Champions of the Americas 2023
3 Nov 2023
Transforming health professionals education
Transforming Health Professionals’ Education by 2030
9 Nov 2023 - 9 Nov 2023
APHA’s 2023 Annual Meeting and Expo
APHA’s 2023 Annual Meeting and Expo
12 Nov 2023 - 13 Nov 2023
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