Geneva, 23 May 2016 (PAHO/WHO) - The Director of the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO), Dr. Carissa F. Etienne, met today with the delegations of the countries of the Americas, focusing on issues of key interest for the Region to be addressed in the plenary session of the 69th World Health Assembly this week.…
Geneva, 23 May 2016 (PAHO/WHO) - Panama has been designated as Vice-President of the 69th World Health Assembly, representing the Region of the Americas at the Assembly, which is taking place from 23 to 28 May in Geneva, Switzerland.
The Minister of Health of Panama, Francisco Javier Terrientes, will be one of the five vice-presidents appointed…
Cover photo: PAHO Director Carissa F.. Etienne provides UNASUR Health Ministers with an analysis of emergency response in the Americas.
Geneva, 22 May 2016 (PAHO/WHO) - The countries of the Americas and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) have broad experience in responding to emergencies and emerging outbreaks, and have used the…
Washington, DC / Geneva, Switzerland, May 20, 2016 (PAHO / WHO) - Ministers and health officials from 194 countries will participate in the 69th World Health Assembly next week to discuss actions on issues such as emergency response of the World health Organization (WHO), promoting health through the life course, strategies to deal with…
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A number of countries of the Americas have made progress in implementing tobacco control policies designed…
The Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO…
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)…
12 May 2016 | GENEVA — More than 80% of people living in urban areas that monitor air pollution are exposed to air quality levels that exceed the World Health Organization (WHO) limits. While all regions of the world are affected, populations in low-income cities are the most impacted.
According to the latest urban air quality database, 98% of…