Washington, D.C., November 2, 2025 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) kicked off its participation at the annual meeting of the American Public Health Association (APHA), calling on partners to strengthen regional cooperation and place public health at the center of national priorities.Addressing thousands of professionals…
Washington, D.C., October 31, 2025 (PAHO) – Cases of adult syphilis increased by 26% between 2020 and 2022 in the Americas—reaching 3.4 million—and by another 10% between 2022 and 2024, according to the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO).To reverse this trend, PAHO has released a set of 15 key recommendations aimed at eliminating syphilis and…
Port-au-Prince, Haiti, October 31, 2025 (PAHO/WHO)— The Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) is supporting the Ministry of Public Health and Population (MSPP) in responding to the severe flooding caused by heavy rains associated with Hurricane Melissa, which have resulted in loss of life and extensive damage…
The Organization delivers more than 2.6 tons of supplies to Cuba and has 5.5 additional tons ready for Jamaica as soon as the country’s airport reopensHavana/Washington D.C., October 29, 2025 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) delivered more than 2.6 tons of essential medical supplies to Cuban health authorities to support…
Washington, D.C., 28 October 2025 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is closely monitoring the evolution of Hurricane Melissa, classified as a Category 5 hurricane, as it moves across the Caribbean region. The storm is already affecting Jamaica, and it is forecast that this island and Cuba will face the most severe impacts…
A PAHO program, funded by the Canadian government, is reducing the risk of spreading disease and pollution through workshops and improved public policyOctober 27, 2025 (PAHO) — In response to the urgent need to improve medical waste management, 13 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean are updating strategies and technical capacity to manage…
Washington, D.C., 24 October 2025.- Governments, civil society, youth representatives, and international partners from across Latin America and the Caribbean renewed their commitment to end violence against children and adolescents during a high-level regional consultation co-hosted by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and UNICEF.The…
Despite the Americas being certified polio-free in 1994, only 83% of children received the third dose of the polio vaccine in 2024 — well below the 95% needed to prevent outbreaks.Washington, D.C., October 23, 2025 (PAHO) — On World Polio Day (October 24), the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) celebrates over three decades without wild…
Washington, D.C., October 22, 2025 (PAHO/WHO) – Ahead of the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30), scheduled for November 10–21, 2025, in Belém, Pará state, Brazil, the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) is recommending that travelers — including heads of state, scientists, activists, and civil…