Washington, D.C., March 27, 2026 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has released new clinical guidelines for the management of patients with severe yellow fever. The guidelines aim to strengthen the capacity of health workers and support timely, life-saving care.Yellow fever is a mosquito-borne viral disease that can cause…
New York City, March 26, 2026 – The Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Jarbas Barbosa, underscored the essential role of local health system capacity in preventing and responding to pandemics during his participation in today’s Third Session of the Thematic Dialogue Series on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness, and…
In the Americas, an estimated 350,000 people fell ill with tuberculosis in 2024, and nearly 77,000 were not diagnosed, highlighting the need to bring diagnosis and treatment closer to communities.Washington, D.C., March 24, 2026 (PAHO) – Each year on March 24, World Tuberculosis Day is observed as an opportunity to raise awareness about a…
Washington, D.C., March 23, 2026 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and Global Affairs Canada (GAC) have renewed their partnership through a CAD$15 million agreement to strengthen sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) for women and adolescent girls living in situations of vulnerability in six countries in the Region of…
Guatemala joins the Alliance for Primary Health Care in the Americas to strengthen its health system
Washington, DC, March 20, 2026 (PAHO) — Guatemala has officially joined the Alliance for Primary Health Care in the Americas, a regional initiative led by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), and the World Bank (WB) to accelerate the transformation of health systems through investment, innovation…
Washington, D.C., March 19, 2026 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) today released its 2025 Annual Report, highlighting major advances in health security, disease elimination, digital transformation, and stronger health systems across the Americas. The web-based report, Driving …
Washington, D.C., March 17, 2026 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and ParlAmericas have signed a Framework Agreement for Technical Cooperation to strengthen the legislative agenda on health challenges and priorities across the Americas.The agreement, signed by Dr. Jarbas Barbosa, Director of PAHO, and Chilean Senator Ivan…
Washington, D.C., March 13, 2026 (PAHO) — The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has issued a new epidemiological alert cautioning of sustained yellow fever transmission in parts of South America, with cases continuing to be reported in 2026 and detection occurring in areas beyond the traditional hotspots of the Amazon basin.Since…
Rio de Janeiro, March 13, 2026 (PAHO) —The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating leprosy during the National High-Level Conference on Hansen’s disease held yesterday in Rio de Janeiro, where PAHO Director Dr. Jarbas Barbosa participated in the opening of the event and delivered a presentation on the…