Georgetown, Guyana, 7 August 2026- Guyana has taken a significant step toward strengthening national and regional health security with the signing of a landmark project agreement under the Pandemic Fund, reinforcing the country's commitment to the One Health approach. Led by the Ministry of Health, with support from the Pan American Health…
Castle Bruce, Dominica, 31 July 2026 (PAHO/WHO) – The Pan American Health Organization / World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) presented 25 copies of the recently revised Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) manuals to the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Social Services (MOHWSS) during a Health Fair held in Castle Bruce under the theme…
Castries, Saint Lucia, 3 August 2026 (PAHO) - The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Nutrition, with support from the Pan American Health Organization / World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO), successfully conducted a five-day training workshop on the country's Integrated Health Surveillance Guidelines, strengthening national capacity for surveillance…
Castries, Saint Lucia, 31 July 2026 (PAHO/WHO) - The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Nutrition officially launched Saint Lucia's National Cancer Registry, an important step toward strengthening cancer surveillance and ensuring that health policies, programmes and investments are informed by reliable national dataHeld under the theme“Data…
Bridgetown, Barbados, 31 July 2026 (PAHO/WHO) – Laboratory professionals from across the Eastern Caribbean have enhanced their capacity to rapidly detect and respond to infectious diseases with epidemic and pandemic potential following a regional workshop on molecular diagnostics hosted by the Pan American Health Organization/World Health…
Port-of-Spain, 3 August 2026 (PAHO): – Trinidad and Tobago has taken an important step forward in its journey toward eliminating communicable diseases, following the successful conclusion of the PAHO Elimination Initiative High-Level Mission held from 27 to 31 July.Over five days, national leaders, health professionals, technical experts,…
Brasília, July 31, 2026 (BIREME/PAHO/WHO) – The Government of the Federative Republic of Brazil and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) signed the BIREME Headquarters Agreement on Friday, July 31, during a ceremony held at the Itamaraty Palace, presided over by Brazil's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mauro Vieira, and PAHO Director Dr.…
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, 31 July 2026 (PAHO) – Trinidad and Tobago has become the first country in the Caribbean to begin developing a national roadmap to accelerate the elimination of communicable diseases, supporting the country's efforts to strengthen health systems, protect public health, and advance toward the elimination of more…
A PAHO-led technical mission, with participation from ASHA, assessed national capacities and gaps to inform a sustainable, people-centered intervention integrated into health services.Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, 27 July 2026 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), the Ministry of Public Health (MISPAS), the National Health…