9 Mar 2023
Washington D.C. 9 March 2023 – As the COVID-19 pandemic enters its third year in the Region of the Americas, Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director, Dr. Jarbas Barbosa, has called on countries to strengthen surveillance and bridge gaps in vaccination coverage to end the emergency and better prepare for future health crises.
Over the…
9 Mar 2023
GENEVA, 9 March 2023 — A first-of-its-kind World Health Organization (WHO) Global report on sodium intake reduction shows that the world is off-track to achieve its global target of reducing sodium intake by 30% by 2025.
Sodium, an essential nutrient, increases the risk of heart disease, stroke and premature death when eaten in excess. The main…
8 Mar 2023
Washington, DC, 8 March 2023 (PAHO) – To mark International Women’s Day, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) hosted a panel of regional experts to discuss this year’s theme: “DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality,” which focused on the transformative role digital health has in improving the lives of women and…
8 Mar 2023
Every hour, a woman loses her life in the region due to complications in pregnancy, childbirth or postpartum, the vast majority of which are preventable.
Washington DC, March 8, 2023 (PAHO/WHO) - The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) together with other United Nations agencies and partners, today launched a campaign to encourage countries…
6 Mar 2023
Washington, DC, 6 March 2023 (PAHO)- The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the Ministry of Health of the Government of Spain today signed an agreement to strengthen organ donation and transplant in the Americas.
“Spain is a very important partner of PAHO thanks to its support of key initiatives in the region,” Dr. Jarbas Barbosa, PAHO…
3 Mar 2023
Over 60% of adults in the Americas have overweight or obesity. PAHO recommends proven measures to tackle this growing problem.
Washington D.C. 3 March 2023 (PAHO) – Front-of-package warning labels, restrictions on the marketing of processed and ultra-processed products high in fats, sugars and salt, and taxes on unhealthy food and beverages are…
24 Feb 2023
February 24, 2023 (PAHO) — Onchocerciasis is a parasitic disease caused by tiny worms that can lead to skin and eye damage, including irreversible blindness. Following decades of concerted action spurred by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and its partners, the region of the Americas has largely eliminated the disease, with remaining…
23 Feb 2023
The results of the research conducted by PAHO and partners can serve as a basis for targeted prevention strategies among men and women.
Washington, DC, February 23, 2023 (PAHO) — A new study by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and partners published today in The Lancet Regional Health - Americas highlights the importance of considering…
23 Feb 2023
New data show major setbacks for maternal health in many parts of the world, highlighting stark disparities in healthcare access
GENEVA/NEW YORK/WASHINGTON, 23rd February 2023 --- Every two minutes, a woman dies during pregnancy or childbirth, according to the latest estimates released in a report by United Nations (UN) agencies today. This…