Bridgetown, Barbados, 18 August 2026 (PAHO/WHO) – Media professionals, content creators, emergency service communicators and journalism educators in Barbados have strengthened their capacity to report responsibly on suicide and mental health following a two-day practical training hosted by the Ministry of Health and Wellness and the Pan American…
Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, 14 August 2026 (PAHO/WHO) – Saint Kitts and Nevis has reached a significant milestone in strengthening health workforce planning with the start of data collection and entry into its newly developed Centralised Health Workforce Database (CHWD+).A technical mission, which began on 10 August, is supporting the…
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…
Panama, August 13, 2026 (PAHO/WHO) — Every year, influenza and other respiratory viruses not only claim lives but also place a significant burden on health systems and society. To generate evidence to support decision-making, the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) is promoting the strengthening of national…
Lima, August 12, 2026. – To address gaps in access, information, and cultural appropriateness in maternal health and family planning, the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO), through the Life Course, Women’s and Children’s Health Unit (HL), together with the Loreto Regional Health Directorate (DIRESA Loreto),…
Two workshops held in San José, Costa Rica, brought together national institutions and strategic partners to advance the institutionalization of Early Action Reviews and the 7-1-7 methodology.San José, Costa Rica, August 11, 2026 (PAHO) – Rapidly detecting an outbreak, reporting it in a timely manner, and implementing initial response measures to…
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…