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Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the Americas
Washington, DC, February 4, 2022 (PAHO)- On World Cancer Day this February 4, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) calls for an increase in cancer treatment and prevention services to reduce new cases of the disease. If no action is taken, cases could increase by nearly 60%…
Despite hard-fought efforts and generous donor support, many vulnerable populations remain unprotected.
Washington D.C., 2 February 2022 (PAHO) – While 63% of people in Latin America and the Caribbean have now been vaccinated against COVID-19, coverage remains uneven, with 14 countries and territories immunizing 70% of their populations and the…
Geneva, 1 February 2022 (WHO) - Tens of thousands of tonnes of extra medical supplies from the response to the COVID-19 pandemic have put tremendous strain on health care waste management systems around the world, threatening human and environmental health and exposing a need to improve disposal practices, according to a new WHO report.
The…
In Latin America and the Caribbean, 255 babies age less than one-month die each day
Montevideo/ Washington DC, 1 February 2022 (CLAP/PAHO) ‒ The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), through its Latin American Centre for Perinatology (CLAP), today launched a campaign to raise awareness and promote quality care for newborns during the first 28…
These preventable and treatable conditions are almost absent from the global health agenda, with little attention and funding.
Washington, DC, January 27, 2022 (PAHO)- On the eve of the first World Day for Neglected Tropical Diseases, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is urging governments to provide comprehensive and universal care for…
Solidarity critical to improve response and preparedness, and to accelerate pandemic recuperation efforts.
Washington D., 27 January 2022 (PAHO) - Speaking at a high-level event at the Atlantic Council today, the Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Dr. Carissa F. Etienne stressed that coordinated action across the…
Millions miss out on routine care, including vaccination. Educational crisis also impacts their social, mental, and physical wellbeing.
Washington D.C. January 26 (PAHO) – As the COVID-19 outbreak reaches its third year in the Americas, millions of children are missing out on routine vaccinations, putting countries at risk of losing two decades…
As infections surge, testing should be expanded to alleviate pressure on hospitals. Those without symptoms should quarantine and follow public health measures.
Washington D.C. 19 January 2022 (PAHO) – With COVID-19 surging throughout the Americas and demand for diagnostics higher than ever, the Pan American Health Organization Director Carissa F…
PAHO urges protection of health workers' mental health and warns of impact of continuous pressure in the face of increasing COVID-19 cases
Washington, DC, January 13, 2022 (PAHO)- Health workers in 11 Latin American countries show elevated rates of depressive symptoms, suicidal thinking, and psychological distress, according to the results of a…