Over 6 million people are receiving treatment for hypertension through the HEARTS in the Americas initiative, which is active in 28 countries across the Region—and 60% of them have achieved blood pressure control.New York, September 23, 2025 (PAHO)— At a United Nations General Assembly side event at the Yale Club, Pan American Health Organization…
New York, 22 September 2025 (PAHO) – The urgent need to address the interplay between infectious diseases and non-communicable diseases (NCDs), which together pose the greatest public health challenges in the Americas, was highlighted by Dr. Jarbas Barbosa, Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), at an event held on the sidelines…
New York, 22 September 2025 (PAHO) — The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the Mérieux Foundation USA (FMx USA) today signed a Framework Agreement to expand joint efforts to strengthen laboratory systems and improve access to quality diagnostics across the Americas. The signing took place on the margins of the 80th United Nations General…
PAHO Director calls for immediate action and stronger partnerships to reduce suicide in the Americas
Speaking at a high-level event on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, Dr. Barbosa underscored persistent challenges and presented a new regional initiative.New York, 22 September 2025 (PAHO) – At a high-level side event held today on the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Dr. Jarbas Barbosa,…
Washington, D.C., 19 September 2025 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is urging countries in the Americas to strengthen vaccination efforts, improve surveillance, and accelerate outbreak response following a rise in measles cases in the region. As of September 12, 2025, 11,313 cases and 23 deaths have been confirmed in ten…
With NCDs causing 80% of deaths in the Americas and mental health needs rising, PAHO brings a strong regional voice to global discussions. Director Dr. Jarbas Barbosa will take part in key events and push for concrete action and strengthened cooperation.Washington, DC, September 18, 2025 (PAHO) – On 25 September, global leaders will gather at the…
This year’s campaign highlights the need to protect the youngest from preventable harm in health care settingsWashington, D.C., September 16, 2025 (PAHO) – On the occasion of World Patient Safety Day 2025, observed on September 17, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) urges governments, health professionals, and communities across the…
77% of countries lack national strategies to prevent drowning—a leading cause of death among young children and older adults.Washington, D.C., 15 September 2025 (PAHO) – Drowning remains a significant and largely unaddressed public health crisis in the Americas, with new analyses from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) revealing that 77%…
Washington D.C., 10 September 2025 (PAHO) – As the Americas grapple with a 17% rise in suicide deaths since 2000, the only region in the world to experience an increase, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has launched a new initiative to reverse this trend. Announced on the eve of World Suicide Prevention Day, the effort aims to save…