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OAS ambassador says Spain remains committed to PAHO/WHO and health in Latin America Ambassador Jorge Hevia, Spain's permanent observer…
New vaccine protects Haitian children from five diseases Jean-Pierre knows that vaccinating his daughter, Isabel, is one of the best gifts he can…
The year's slogan, "Vaccination: a shared responsibility," highlights the importance of governments, health workers, communities and families doing their part to support immunization. Washington, D.C., 18 April 2013 (PAHO/WHO) — Health workers and volunteers throughout the hemisphere are gearing up for the 11th annual Vaccination Week in the…
Peru's first lady discusses cooperation with PAHO on health priorities First Lady Nadine Heredia of Peru met with Carissa F. Etienne, director…
Cochrane Collaboration aspires to inform policymakers worldwide The Cochrane Collaboration, a nonprofit organization that conducts systematic reviews of…
Mexico City, 15 April 2013 (PAHO/WHO) - During her first official visit to Mexico, the director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Carissa F. Etienne, will speak about the importance of "health in all policies" in a seminar at Mexico's Secretariat of Health in Mexico City. During her two-day visit, she will also visit Mexico state to…
New plan to address pneumonia and diarrhoea could save 2 million children a year A new Global Action Plan launched today by the World Health Organization (WHO) and…
PAHO supports global efforts to eradicate polio Immunization experts from the Pan American Health Organization / World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO)…