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Violence against women is linked to reproductive health problems
On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, PAHO/WHO calls for a stronger health sector response Washington, D.C., 24 November 2014 (PAHO/WHO) — Unintended pregnancies, sexually transmitted infections, and miscarriages are more frequent among women who report having experienced violence at any point in their…
PAHO/WHO-led cooperation on drug regulatory systems is showcased at Global South-South Development Expo
PAHO/WHO-led cooperation on drug regulatory systems is showcased at Global South-South Development Expo…
PAHO/WHO expert missions support Eastern Caribbean countries in preparing for a potential case of Ebola
PAHO/WHO expert missions support Eastern Caribbean countries in preparing for a potential case of Ebola…
PAHO/WHO Director briefs U.S. Congress members on Ebola preparedness efforts in the Americas
PAHO/WHO Director briefs U.S. Congress members on Ebola preparedness efforts in the Americasebola virus The Director of the Pan…
'No child should die from a preventable cause,' says PAHO/WHO on Universal Children's Day
'No child should die from a preventable cause,' says PAHO/WHO on Universal Children's DayBoy and girl Despite…
PAHO appoints Canadian Ronald St. John as Ebola incident manager
PAHO appoints Canadian Ronald St. John as Ebola incident managerDr. St. John The Director of the Pan American Health Organization/…
PAHO, OAS and IDB explore joint action on outbreak response in the Americas
PAHO, OAS and IDB explore joint action on outbreak response in the Americas…
WHO highlights devastating global impact of drowning
Geneva, 17 November 2014 (WHO)- WHO's first "Global report on drowning: preventing a leading killer" reveals that drowning claims the lives of 372 000 people each year and is among the 10 leading causes of death for children and young people in every region. Other stark findings from the report include: globally, over half of all drowning…
OAS, Coimbra Group, and PAHO Award 450 Scholarships for Master's and Graduate Programs in Brazil
OAS, Coimbra Group, and PAHO Award 450 Scholarships for Master's and Graduate Programs in BrazilOAS/PAHO scholarships in Brazil The Organization of American States (OAS), the…
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