Rio de Janeiro, April 8, 2026 (BIREME/PAHO/WHO) – The COVID-19 Pandemic Digital Memorial was officially launched as part of the World Health Day program, which this year paid tribute to the victims of COVID-19. The event, held at the Cultural Center of the Ministry of Health (CCMS), also marked the reopening of the venue, with a program dedicated…
Kingston, Jamaica, 10 April 2026 (PAHO) - In the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, the resilience of many Jamaicans was tested on a scale that most had not experienced before. With its powerful Category 5 winds, the storm did not only leave behind damaged homes and infrastructure. It also disrupted daily life by displacing families and placing an…
Bridgetown, Barbados, 10 April 2026 (PAHO/WHO) - Every day, laboratories quietly generate information that shapes how infections are treated and how health systems respond. When that information is clear, consistent, and well understood, it becomes a powerful tool in the fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR) - a growing challenge…
Bridgetown, Barbados, 10 April 2026 (PAHO/WHO) - At the Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory in Barbados, laboratory technologists play a vital but often unseen role in protecting public health. By identifying disease-causing organisms and determining which antibiotics will work, the team provides information that guides treatment, supports…
Bridgetown, Barbados, 10 April 2026 (PAHO/WHO) - Strengthening laboratory systems remains a key part of the UK Fleming Fund-supported project Strengthening Antimicrobial Resistance Response in the Caribbean. Over the past year, PAHO has supported the delivery and installation of critical laboratory equipment to enhance diagnostic capacity across…
Bridgetown, Barbados 10 April 2026 (PAHO/WHO) - The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) held the first ReLAVRA+ webinar of 2026, bringing together countries across the Region to strengthen how antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is measured, understood, and addressed. AMR occurs when bacteria and other microorganisms change over time and no…
Bridgetown, Barbados, 10 April 2026 (PAHO/WHO) - The Pan American Health Organization’s (PAHOs) Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) team has had a busy start to the year, engaging with partners across the region to share knowledge, strengthen collaboration, and highlight progress under the UK Fleming Fund-supported project,…
Saint George’s, Grenada, 23 March 2026 (PAHO) - The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) participated in the International Conference on Cancer in Geographically Isolated Populations (ICCGIP), held in Grenada on 20 March 2026 under the theme “Medical Travel for Cancer Care – Navigating Access, Quality, and Equity.” The conference…
Kingston, Jamaica, 09 April 2026 (PAHO) – In the wake of Hurricane Melissa, persons living with HIV (PLHIV) in Jamaica faced numerous challenges that threatened their health and continuity of care. Disruptions to treatment, food insecurity, and breakdowns in communication left many vulnerable. At the same time, some of the very organizations they…