In Latin America and the Caribbean, only…
In Latin America and the Caribbean, only…
Ambassadors to the Organization of…
At OAS General Assembly, Member States adopt a resolution that supports the fight against poverty-related diseases
Washington, D.C., 10 June 2013 (PAHO/WHO) — The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) today welcomed a new commitment by countries of the Americas to strengthen the fight against neglected infectious diseases, as expressed in a…
An Ecuadorian initiative that saves maternal lives by integrating…Using a virtual platform promoted by PAHO/WHO, they are monitoring quality and generating alerts when faced with irregular situations or supply problems
Washington, D.C., 4 June 2013 (PAHO) - Drug regulatory agencies and ministries of health in the Americas are collaborating to strengthen drug safety and management in the Region, by exchanging…
Memorandum of understanding seeks to improve health system performance with a focus on gender and universal access
Washington, D.C., 31 May 2013 (PAHO/WHO) - The Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) and the Government of Spain today signed a memorandum of understanding for US$5.7 million to strengthen health…
PAHO/WHO and partners say more support is needed to save lives, prevent cholera's spread
Washington, D.C., 31 May 2013 (PAHO/WHO) — Members of an international coalition today announced new financial support for efforts to eliminate cholera from Haiti and the Dominican Republic, through major investments in water and sanitation and health systems…
Washington, D.C., 31 May 2013 (PAHO/WHO) — On World No Tobacco Day, May 31, the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) is calling on countries throughout the Americas to ban tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship. Such bans are one of the most effective ways to reduce consumption of tobacco, which kills some…
Whether or not a child gets vaccinated has nothing to do with socio-economic status in Argentina. Health centres right across the country provide all children free and compulsory vaccines against 15 diseases — 16 for girls.
28 May 2013 (PAHO/WHO)-- In Argentina, the WHO-recommended human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is given to all girls at 11…