Paramaribo, Suriname - August 15, 2026 - Health authorities and senior representatives from Brazil, France (French Guiana), Guyana, and Suriname concluded the Subregional Meeting on Malaria Elimination in the Guiana Shield yesterday with a renewed commitment to strengthen collaboration and accelerate efforts toward a malaria-free future for the…
Paramaribo, Suriname, 13 August 2026 – The Government of Suriname and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) today opened the Subregional Meeting Malaria Elimination in the Guiana Shield, bringing together high-level delegations from Brazil, France (French Guiana), Guyana, and host country Suriname. The landmark gathering is focused on…
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…
Lima, 5 August 2026—The Ministry of Health (Minsa), with technical cooperation from the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO), held the Workshop on Strengthening the Use of ICD-11 in Maternal Mortality: Classification and Analysis. The workshop brought together professionals responsible for maternal 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,…