News Releases

Washington, D.C., 16 January 2013 (PAHO/WHO) — Efforts to fight neglected infectious diseases —such as Chagas, leprosy and onchocerciasis (river blindness)— have had major success in Latin America and the Caribbean over the past decade. But continued commitment by governments and other partners will be needed to sustain gains made against…
Influenza activity increases in North America In light of increased influenza activity in North America, the Pan American Health…
Experts discuss business models for sustainable production of influenza vaccines The 2009 H1N1 influenza pandemic, ongoing outbreaks of…
Three years after earthquake, Haiti sees progress and challenges Three years after the devastating 2010 earthquake that…
First Ibero-American Contest on Health Promotion in Higher Education The Pan American Health Organization/World Health…
St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda, 3 January 2013 (PAHO/WHO) - A joint mission of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), the U.N. Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), the U.N. World Food Programme (WFP), and the Pan American Health…
Reviewing Pan American Progress in Health: 2008-2012 In her Quinquennial Report 2008-2012, PAHO Director Dr. Mirta Roses…
Five rules to keep your holiday foods safe Following five simple rules when preparing and handling food can help ensure that holiday meals and…
In the Americas, malaria cases have declined nearly 60% since 2000 The number of malaria cases in the Americas declined by nearly 60% and malaria deaths declined 70% over the past decade, according to the 2012 World Malaria Report, published by the World Health…