Washington, D.C., April 4, 2025 (PAHO) — With the aim of strengthening regional cooperation and coordinating joint actions in border areas, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and The Fred Hollows Foundation organized a Cross-border Workshop on the Elimination of Trachoma and Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), which brought together over…
GEORGETOWN, GUYANA – April 9, 2025 — On April 7, the world paused to recognize World Health Day—a global moment of reflection and renewal for our collective commitment to health. This year’s theme, “Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures,” brought into sharp focus an issue that affects everyone: maternal and newborn health.The Ministry of Health,…
World Health Day 2025: Healthy beginnings, hopeful futures As we celebrate World Health Day 2025 under the theme "Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures," we acknowledge the significant strides made in maternal and newborn health in Trinidad and Tobago. A key tool in this progress is the Perinatal Information System (SIP). Since 2015, the Pan…
Bridgetown, Barbados, 3 April 2025 (PAHO/WHO) - The Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) today officially launched the project “Strengthening the EMTCT Plus Strategy within the Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Framework” during a regional webinar that was well attended by 250 stakeholders from across the Caribbean.…
The Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization observed World Health Day 2025 on April 7 under the theme “Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures,” focusing on the importance of improving maternal and newborn health. Maternal health before, during, and after pregnancy and childbirth plays a pivotal role as the foundation of…
(This is a summarized version of the original article in Spanish).Colombia has consolidated its experience in Community-Based Surveillance (CBS) and stands out for its innovation in epidemic management. The Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) has recognized this experience and promoted exchanges with countries…
Bridgetown Barbados, 28 March 2025 (PAHO/WHO) - To empower young people and nurture more health-conscious and resilient citizens, CARICOM Youth Ambassador for Barbados Ashley Lashley launched Growing Tomorrow Harvest on Wednesday. The project will integrate sustainable gardening in three Barbadian schools.It is supported by the Barbados …
Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia, March 27, 2025 (PAHO) – Following a historic epidemic year in the Americas in 2024, Bolivia has bolstered its emergency response capabilities for dengue outbreaks thanks to financial support from the Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (DG ECHO). Key actions…
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, 27 March 2025 (PAHO/WHO) - Seventy-nine school nurses from the Regional Health Authorities and the Ministry of Education across Trinidad and Tobago recently participated in two, two-day workshops staged by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) to provide hands-on training in…