Puerto Rico, February 26, 2016 (PAHO / WHO) — The Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) and the Arbovirus Laboratory Network (RELDA) have agreed on new guidelines to improve lab confirmation of suspected Zika cases, even as more accurate tests are developed.
"With dengue and chikungunya circulating in the region,…
Directors of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) have praised Brazil's research and actions on Zika virus and its possible consequences…
Washington, DC, February 24, 2016 (PAHO / WHO) -- The Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) has released its 2016 calendar on the benefits of breastfeeding, which features illustrations by the Argentine cartoonist Fernando Sendra.…
A group of experts convened by the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO / WHO) is working in Colombia this week to support the country's efforts to respond to the outbreak of Zika virus. Colombian health authorities report…
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the EQUATOR Network have…Dr. Carissa Etienne, Director of the Pan American Health Organization and Regional Director of World Health Organization in the Americas, was in St. Vincent and the Grenadines this week for an official visit and to attend a meeting of PAHO representatives based in the Caribbean.
Kingstown, St. Vincent 19 February 2016 (PAHO/WHO) — Dr. Carissa…
Strengthening surveillance for Zika virus and improving detection platforms are among the topics that experts from the Pan American Health Organization…
While scientists study Zika virus, the Pan American Health…Eliminating mosquitoes requires action by governments, businesses, individuals, families and communities. PAHO is requesting $8.5 million from the international community to support its technical cooperation with member countries.
Montevideo, 3 February 2016 (PAHO/WHO) — More resources are urgently needed to fight the spread of Zika in the…