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School children in PAHO member countries aim to break record for handwashing
School children in PAHO member countries aim to break record for handwashing The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is partnering with…
Depression and dementia are top mental disorders for people over 60
On World Mental Health Day, PAHO/WHO urges support for community- and family-based senior care Washington, D.C., 10 October 2013 (PAHO/WHO) —  An estimated 15% of adults over 60 suffer from mental illness, and depression and dementia are the most common forms of mental illness among seniors. On World Mental Health Day, the Pan American…
Protecting girls' right to a life full of promise and free of violence
Protecting girls' right to a life full of promise and free of violence Studies in the Americas and around the world show that violence against…
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Universal access to eye care could prevent most blindness
"Get your eyes tested" is the theme of this year's World Sight Day Washington, D.C., 10 October 2013 (PAHO/WHO) - Eight in 10 cases of blindness and visual impairment could be prevented if everyone had access to comprehensive eye care, experts at the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) said on the occasion…
PAHO Director cites "a clear Pan American consensus" in favor of universal health coverage, as 52nd Directing Council ends
PAHO Director cites "A clear Pan American consensus has emerged…
As Cholera Death Toll Climbs in Post-Earthquake Haiti, New Studies Show Disease Emerging as a Driver of Progress in Public Health
As Cholera Death Toll Climbs in Post-Earthquake Haiti, New Studies Show Disease Emerging as a Driver of Progress in Public Health The…
Towards mercury-free health care in Argentina
Towards mercury-free health care in Argentina…
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Kidney disease of unknown causes in agricultural communities in Central America is declared a serious public health problem
Health authorities from throughout the Americas express concern and pledge support for research and mitigation efforts Washington, DC, 4 October 2013 (PAHO/WHO) - Ministers of health from throughout the Americas said this week that chronic kidney disease of unknown causes that has claimed thousands of lives in agricultural communities in Central…
Health leaders set course for Pan American health action and progress toward universal coverage
Health leaders set course for Pan American health action and progress toward universal coverage Health authorities from North, South and…
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