Global cancer burden rises to 14.1 million new cases in 2012, says IARCWashington, D.C., 20 December 2013 (PAHO/WHO) - The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the specialized cancer agency of the World Health Organization, today released the latest data on cancer incidence, mortality, and prevalence worldwide.1 The new version of…
New study in the Pan American Journal of Public Health also shows that girls in general have higher rates of micronutrient deficiencies than boys, especially iodine deficiency
Washington, D.C., 19 December 2013 (PAHO/WHO) — Chronic malnutrition was found to be more than twice as high among Hispanic children than non-Hispanic white children in the…
Two innovative projects for research and development of medicines and other health technologies from the Americas were selected in December by the Committee of World Experts in the World Health Organization (WHO). The chosen proposals include the development of a vaccine against schistosomiasis (Brazil, Oswaldo Cruz Institute) and a novel…
For Human Rights Day 2013, PAHO/WHO launches new "Umbrellas" campaign, symbolizing protection provided by health-related legislationExperts on health, law and human rights gathered this week at the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) to develop new strategies for strengthening national laws in the countries of the…
Washington, D.C., 12 December 2013 (PAHO/WHO)—The impressive gains described in the 2013 World Malaria Report—including some 3.3 million lives saved since 2000—would not have been possible without the financial and political commitment of the United States government and other international partners, said Dr. Carissa F. Etienne, Director of the…
World Malaria Report 2013 shows major progress in fight against malaria, calls for sustained financingGeneva/Washington, D.C., 11 December 2013 (PAHO/WHO) — Efforts to control and eliminate malaria have saved an estimated 3.3 million lives since 2000, reducing malaria mortality rates by 45% globally and by 70% in the Americas, according to the…
Washington, D.C., 09 December 2013 (PAHO/WHO) - On the occasion of Human Rights Day (Dec. 10), the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) is hosting a two-day workshop this week on the use of health-related legislation to advance universal health coverage and the right to health in the countries of the Americas.…
Washington, D.C., 09 December 2013 (PAHO/WHO) - Students of public health must develop a range of skills and knowledge and an orientation focused on reducing inequities if they are to successfully tackle today's complex health challenges, said Dr. Jon K. Andrus, Deputy Director of the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (…
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has received with sadness the news of Nelson Mandela's passing and expresses its condolences to his family and loved ones, to the people of South Africa, and to all those who admired him and followed his example.The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has received with sadness the news of Nelson…