Washington, D.C., June 12, 2026 (PAHO) — On the occasion of World Blood Donor Day, observed on June 14, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is reiterating its call to strengthen voluntary, regular, and unpaid blood donation across the Region of the Americas as the foundation for ensuring timely access to safe, sufficient, and accessible…
Washington, D.C., 9 June 2026 (PAHO) – Levels of health taxes on alcohol and sugar‑sweetened beverages in the Americas remain too low to significantly reduce consumption and prevent noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), even as the Region records some of the highest consumption levels in the world, according to two reports released by the Pan American…
“With Health, We All Win” campaign encourages simple steps to stay safe and enjoy the eventWashington, D.C., June 8, 2026 (PAHO) — The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has issued new public health recommendations for travelers and people attending mass gatherings during the 2026 FIFA World Cup™, which will be held in Canada, Mexico,…
Washington, D.C., June 5, 2026 (PAHO) – With the start of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is urging countries to review contingency plans and strengthen preparedness measures to protect health systems from the impacts of hurricanes, floods, landslides, and other extreme weather events.Although…
Washington, D.C., 4 June 2026 (PAHO) — The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is intensifying support to countries across the Americas to strengthen preparedness for Ebola, following the World Health Organization’s declaration of a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) related to the ongoing outbreak in the Democratic…
Washington, D.C., 3 June 2026 — The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) today congratulated the Turks and Caicos Islands on being certified for the elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV and hepatitis B. This milestone reflects the territory’s strong commitment to protecting the health of…
Washington, D.C., June 3, 2026 (PAHO) — The Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Jarbas Barbosa, today presented the Organization’s 2025 Annual Report to the Permanent Council of the Organization of American States (OAS), highlighting progress and challenges in public health across the Americas and underscoring the role of…
Washington, D.C., 2 June 2026 (PAHO) — As countries across the Americas prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup™ and other mass gatherings, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is urging health authorities to strengthen measles surveillance, vaccination, and rapid response measures amid ongoing outbreaks in the Region.In an Epidemiological…
Washington, D.C., May 29, 2026 (PAHO) – On World No Tobacco Day (May 31), the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is highlighting progress across the Americas to reduce tobacco use and warns against emerging tobacco and nicotine products that continue to threaten public health, particularly among young people.This year’s theme, “Unmasking…