Advancing the Agenda Achievements and Future Directions
Webinars
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Advancing the Agenda Achievements and Future Directions
Virtual seminar series on topics related to clinical trials
The Regional Program on Bioethics and the Unit of Quality and Regulation of Medicines and Health Technologies of PAHO invite you to participate in this series of virtual seminars that will address topics related to clinical trials. Many of these topics lie at the intersection of ethical and regulatory aspects.
Context
Tuberculosis (TB) remains a public health problem. In 2022, WHO estimates that there will be 325 000 cases of TB in the Region, of which only 242 000 have been reported, leaving a significant diagnostic gap of 83 000 people with TB who do not have access to timely diagnosis and treatment.
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The Transatlantic Dialogue on Extreme Heat and Health is the first in a series of a joint initiative by WHO/Europe, the Pan American Health Organization, and the United States Department of Health and Human Services.
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Join us on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at 12:00 p.m.
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HIV testing services are a unique opportunity for people diagnosed with HIV infection to start treatment quickly to regain their health. They also identify people at higher risk of contracting HIV and provide immediate access to the effective package of recommended prevention services.
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BACKGROUND
Five years ago, the World Conference on Primary Health Care held in Astana and the resolution WHA72.2 initiated a phase of conceptual and practical renewal of Primary Health Care (PHC). This led to the updating of technical cooperation from both the Pan American Health Organization/World Health…
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Join us next Friday, June 21st, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., Washington DC time, for the launch of the course "Risk Communication and Community Engagement in Health Emergencies", in which we will give an overview of the course contents.
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The Regional Program on Bioethics and the Quality and Regulation of Medicines and Health Technologies Unit invite you to participate in a series of virtual seminars addressing clinical trials topics that are novel or challenging for countries of the region. Many of these challenges lie at the intersection of ethical and regulatory aspects.
Topics
- Expansion of active TB case-finding in the Americas. Pedro Avedillo, PAHO
- WHO recommendations for active TB case finding. Cecily Miller, WHO
- Existing landscape of digital radiology & CAD. Sandra Kik, FIND
- Considerations for selecting digital X-Ray equipment and CAD products for TB.