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New study suggests potential shift in burden of pneumococcal disease
New study suggests potential shift in burden of pneumococcal disease New studies revealed today by Latin American researchers and global…
PAHO/WHO to support Haiti with $500,000 for water and sanitation connections in health centers
PAHO/WHO to support Haiti with $500,000 for water and sanitation connections in health centers The Pan American Health Organization/World…
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PAHO/WHO calls for international funding of new Haiti cholera plan
Haitian government reveals $2.2 billion blueprint for water and sanitation investments to eliminate cholera transmission over the next 10 years Port-au-Prince, Haiti, 27 February 2013 (PAHO/WHO) — The Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) today called on the international community to provide financing for a new $2…
PAHO Director meets with Brazil's minister of health during first official country visit
Brasilia, 26 February 2013 (PAHO/WHO) - In her first official country visit as director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Carissa F. Etienne met on Feb. 25 with Minister of Health of Brazil Alexandre Padilha and other Brazilian officials to discuss the country's health priorities and the international health agenda, with an…
Report: Legislation on violence against women falls short of public health recommendations
Report: Legislation on violence against women falls short of public health recommendations Despite worldwide efforts by public…
Virtual "train-the-trainers" course focuses on physician education using a primary health care approach
Administrators and educators involved in curriculum development in medical schools and colleges in 21 countries of the Americas are invited to participate in a virtual "train-the-trainers" course on physician education...…
WHO, World Bank convene ministerial meeting to discuss moving forward on universal health coverage
WHO, World Bank convene ministerial meeting to discuss moving forward on universal health coverage Top officials from health and…
We must reduce the barriers that hinder access to health for people of African descent
We must reduce the barriers that hinder access to health for people of African descent The director of the Pan American Health…
PAHO Director attends UN Secretary-General's address to OAS Permanent Council
PAHO Director attends UN Secretary-General's address to OAS Permanent Council United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon…
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